About Nagbala

Nagbala (Grewia hirsuta) is an ayurvedic herb, body-strengthening and vitality-boosting. Body strengthening and vitality boosting effect is popular among the Ayurvedic herbs in the Tiliaceae family. It also has an exceptionally positive impact on Cardiotonic health, pacifying Vata and Pitta doshas, thereby aiding longevity. Along with milk, it has cardiopulmonary properties and also works wonders on wounds externally. Nagbala used as an aphrodisiac also has its works in some formulations like Nagbalakalpa and Chandanadi Taila.

Benefits for Nagbala

Weight and Strength

In muscle recovery and sustenance:

Acts as Cardiac Tonic

Strengthens heart muscles, controls blood circulation:

Brain and Nervine Tonic

Facilitates cognition and diminishes stress.

Vata and Pitta Balance

Permits internal harmony.

Respiratory Function

Stimulates cough, dyspnoea, and lung health

Rasayana for Longevity

Uplifting vitality tends to prolong life

Ayurvedic Properties

Rasa (Taste)

Sweet (Madhur), Astringent (Kashaya)

Guna (Qualities)

Heavy (Guru), Oily (Snigdha), Sticky (Pichchila)

Virya (Potency)

Virya (Potency)Cooling (Shita)

Vipaka (Post-digestive Effect)

Sweet (Madhur)

Doshakarma (Effects on Doshas)

Doshakarma (Effects on Doshas: Alleviates Vata and Pitta

Scientific & Medical Insights

In this regard, Nagbala was found to exert antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and cardioprotective effects in favour of heart health and lung function and muscle strength. Ayurveda considers Nagbala a Rasayana, an rejuvenative herb for vitality and nourishment of the body tissues to promote longevity with regular usage. The scientific grounds support the neuroprotective and adaptogenic effects of this herb, confirming the brain health and stress-resisting property associated with it.