Dashmool or Dashamula is a traditional Ayurvedic herbal remedy. Dasha means “ten” and mool or mula means “root” thus dashmool is an Ayurvedic polyherbal blend of “ten roots.” This traditional formula appears in many of the seminal texts of Ayurveda written by sage scholars like Sushruta and Charaka.
Ingredients
These scholars have referred to dashmoola as Rasayana, a nutrient fluid that rejuvenates the whole body by nourishing it at the deepest level. This polyherbal combination is an age-old Ayurvedic formulation comprised of equal parts of powdered roots from the following shrubs, plants, and trees:
- Shal Leafed Bush–Shalparni (Desmodium gangeticum)
- Indian Uraria Plant–Prishniparni (Uraria picta)
- Bush Tomato–Brihati (Solanum indicum)
- Yellow-berried nightshade–Kantakari (Solanum xanthocarpum)
- Tribulus Plant – Gokshuru – (Tribulus terrestris)
- Bel or Bael Tree–Bilva (Aegle marmelos)
- Yellow snake tree–Patala (Stereospermum suaveolens)
- Beechwood Tree–Gambhari (Gmelina arborea)
- Headache Tree–Agnimantha (Clerodendrum phlomidis)
- Indian Caper–Shyonak (Oroxylum indicum)
These ten ingredients are important herbs in their own right. However, when combined together they become a powerful polyherbal blend. It can remove all three dosha imbalances and eliminate toxins from the body. It has enormous health benefits for respiratory function, the nervous system, and digestion.
Benefits Of Dashmool
Anti-inflammatory: Ayurveda recommends using dashmool to help some of the worst inflammatory conditions in the body. Especially those caused by an imbalance of Kapha dosha or Vata dosha in the body. This can include inflammation, joint pain, edema, and rheumatism.
Dashmool Benefits For Women’s Health: The concoction (mentioned below) is highly effective in menstrual disorders and the health conditions of reproductive organs caused by inflammation. As per Ayurveda, Vata dosha increases in the woman’s body after pregnancy, and women become susceptible to urinary tract infections, fatigue, and postpartum depression. Dashmoola helps women regain vitality in reproductive organs (especially the uterus) after delivering a child.

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Dashmool is a potent magical concoction of ten roots that have been used for centuries in Ayurveda to heal various ailments.
Ayurvedic Uses
Additional Uses
Other known health benefits include:
- It is a general health tonic that can help restore wellbeing
- Dashmool helps balance Vata dosha
- It has antipyretic and analgesic properties that can help reduce fever
- Dashmool may provide relief from chronic headaches
- It is also a mild sedative that can promote relaxation and better sleep
Recommended Dashmool
Dashmool Powder – 3–6g infused in warm water, twice a day after meals or as directed by the Ayurvedic doctor or practitioner.