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Kokilaksha — Classical Herb Guide (Jaipur)
Kokilaksha (Hygrophila auriculata) — rasa–guna–virya–vipaka, root/seed, mutra–shotha–vajikarana framing — educational monograph.
वैद्य आदित्य घोसल्या · Reg. No. NR/AY/RJ/0007555 (NCISM)
Introduction — what Kokilaksha is (educational)
Kokilaksha is a classical drug in mutra–shotha direction; botanical name Hygrophila auriculata / Asteracantha longifolia (Acanthaceae). In Hindi/folk: talmakhana (seed) talk; in English: hygrophila. Searches: ‘kokilaksha for prostate’.
Arogyasudha Ayurveda Hospital operates in Jaipur (Rampura Dabri, Tantiyawas) and at a Chomu centre under Vaidya Aditya Ghosalya (Reg NR/AY/RJ/0007555). Card (/shop/pharmacy#kokilaksha). UTI /knowledge/ayurvedic-treatment-uti-mutrakricchra-jaipur; prostate /knowledge/ayurvedic-treatment-prostate-bph-jaipur.
Identity and synonyms
Botanical: Hygrophila auriculata (Schumach.) Heine. Search synonyms: ikshuraka, talmakhana, asteracantha.
Rasa–guna–virya–vipaka
Educational summary: • Rasa: madhura, some tikta talk • Guna: snigdha, guru • Virya: sheeta (many texts) • Vipaka: madhura • Dosha direction: vata–pitta; mutrala–shothahara–shukrala talk
Parts and famous yogas
• Root, seed (talmakhana), leaf — by text • Powder/kwatha/vajikarana yoga fraction
Classical use directions — mutra, shotha, balya
Classical discussion considers Kokilaksha mentioned in mutrakricchra, shotha, vatarsha/vajikarana-supportive directions — not a guarantee. Related: UTI and prostate guides above. Acute retention — urology first.
Precautions
• Pregnancy — not by yourself • Acute retention/infection — modern first • Kidney disease — coordinate • With other diuretics — caution
Pathya notes
In urinary direction adequate safe fluids; less excess fried–chilli.
Access in Jaipur
‘Talmakhana Jaipur’ — diagnosis first. /consult; /shop/pharmacy#kokilaksha. Arogyasudha Ayurveda Hospital operates in Jaipur (Rampura Dabri, Tantiyawas) and at a Chomu centre under Vaidya Aditya Ghosalya (Reg NR/AY/RJ/0007555).
Limitations
Kokilaksha does not guarantee curing prostate/UTI ‘from the root’.
Frequently asked questions
Q1.What is Kokilaksha?
A. Hygrophila — mutra–shotha direction. Educational.
Q2.Prostate cure?
A. No guarantee — urology coordination.
Q3.Guaranteed results?
A. No.
Educational information only — not self-treatment or a cure guarantee. For acute urinary retention seek urology/emergency care first. Physician: Vaidya Aditya Ghosalya, Reg NR/AY/RJ/0007555.
Related articles / Knowledge hub
Read more — educational guides
Arogyasudha pillar guides and knowledge pages — condition-wise understanding with classical orientation.