Salparni Whole Desmodium Gangeticum | Shalaparni Sarivan Natural Herb

Product Information

• Product Name: Salparni Whole
• Traditional Name: Shalaparni / Shalparni
• Botanical Name: Desmodium gangeticum (L.) DC.
• Current Accepted Name: Pleurolobus gangeticus (L.) J.St.-Hil. ex H.Ohashi & K.Ohashi
• Family: Fabaceae
• Common Names: Salparni, Shalaparni, Shalparni, Sarivan, Salaparni, Salwan
• Plant Part: Whole Plant
• Form: Whole / Dried Herb
• Category: Botanical / Herbal Raw Material
• Product Type: Whole Dried Herb
• Colour: Green, greenish-brown or brown after drying
• Aroma: Mild earthy herbal aroma
• Texture: Natural dried stems, leaves and root portions

What Is Salparni?

Salparni is a traditional medicinal plant used in Ayurveda and is one of the botanicals associated with the Dashamoola group. The National Medicinal Plants Board identifies Desmodium gangeticum as Salparni, gives Shalparni as the Ayurvedic name and Sarivan as a trade name, with roots and whole plant listed as parts used.

The plant is a perennial undershrub with slender branched stems, leaves and small flowers. Whole-herb material retains these botanical components rather than being separated into root powder.

Product Features

• Whole dried Salparni herb.
• Traditional botanical identity: Desmodium gangeticum.
• Current accepted botanical name: Pleurolobus gangeticus.
• Also known as Shalaparni and Sarivan.
• Whole plant format.
• Natural botanical raw material.
• Suitable for botanical identification and educational reference.
• Suitable for qualified research and traditional formulation studies.
• Natural variation in colour, size and plant-part proportions is expected.

Benefits / Fayde

For marketplace-safe product presentation:

• Provides Salparni in convenient whole-herb form.
• Traditional Ayurvedic botanical material.
• Suitable where whole Desmodium gangeticum material is specifically required.
• Whole form allows visual inspection of leaves, stems and root material.
• Useful for botanical education and reference collections.
• Suitable as raw material for qualified traditional-formulation research.
• Represents an established Indian medicinal-plant botanical.

These are botanical and product characteristics only and are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.

How to Use

Use Salparni Whole according to the product label, applicable formulation or qualified professional guidance.

The dried whole herb may be:

• Used for botanical identification.
• Used as educational or research material.
• Cut into smaller pieces where a formulation requires it.
• Further processed into coarse or fine material by an appropriately equipped professional.
• Used where whole Salparni plant material is specifically required.

Do not determine therapeutic dosage solely from the product name.

Traditional Preparation Concept

A general raw-material processing sequence is:

Whole Salparni Plant → Authentication → Cleaning → Drying → Sorting → Whole-Herb Storage or Controlled Processing

For a traditional Ayurvedic preparation, follow the established formulation and applicable manufacturing specifications.

Homemade Remedy

A specific therapeutic homemade remedy is not recommended for marketplace presentation.

For traditional preparation, use authenticated material and follow an established formulation rather than improvising dosage or preparation.

Composition

100% Whole Dried Desmodium gangeticum Plant Material, unless otherwise stated on the actual product label.

Indian medicinal-plant references associate Salparni with root and whole-plant material, while the Ayurvedic Pharmacopoeia separately specifies the root as the monograph drug.

Botanical Information

• Traditional/Trade Botanical Name: Desmodium gangeticum (L.) DC.
• Current Accepted Name: Pleurolobus gangeticus (L.) J.St.-Hil. ex H.Ohashi & K.Ohashi
• Family: Fabaceae
• Genus: Pleurolobus / formerly Desmodium
• Plant Type: Perennial undershrub
• Product Part: Whole Plant
• Traditional Name: Śālaparṇī / Shalaparni

Kew's Medicinal Plant Names Service maps Desmodium gangeticum used in Ayurvedic medicinal sources to the currently accepted name Pleurolobus gangeticus.

Botanical Identification Note

There is a difference between the botanical name commonly used in Ayurveda and the currently accepted taxonomic name. The Ayurvedic Pharmacopoeia of India uses Desmodium gangeticum DC., while Kew currently recognizes Pleurolobus gangeticus as the accepted name.

For ecommerce searchability, Desmodium gangeticum should be retained in the product title and keywords because it remains the widely recognized name in Ayurvedic trade.

Regional & Common Names

Government and medicinal-plant references record names including Shalparni, Salparni and Sarivan.

Appearance

Whole Salparni generally contains slender dried stems, leaves and root portions. The dried material can range from greenish-brown to brown, with natural differences in plant-part proportions.

Aroma

The dried herb has a mild, earthy and characteristic herbal aroma.

Flavor

The raw herb has a characteristic botanical taste. Taste should not be used as the sole method of botanical identification or quality assessment.

Traditional & Botanical Uses

Where permitted under the applicable classification, Salparni Whole may be used as:

• Traditional Ayurvedic botanical material.
• Whole dried medicinal plant material.
• Herbal raw material.
• Botanical reference material.
• Ethnobotanical study material.
• Educational plant material.
• Research material for authenticated Desmodium gangeticum.

The National Medicinal Plants Board documents roots and whole plant as the parts used for Desmodium gangeticum.

Storage

Store Salparni Whole:

• In a cool, dry place.
• Away from moisture and humidity.
• Away from direct sunlight.
• In tightly sealed packaging.
• Away from strong odours.
• In a clean, dry, pest-free environment.

Reseal the package properly after use.

Safety

• Use according to the product label or qualified professional guidance.
• Verify the botanical identity and plant part before specialized use.
• Do not self-prescribe raw herbal materials for treatment of medical conditions.
• Pregnant or breastfeeding individuals and children should seek appropriate professional guidance before internal use.
• Individuals taking medicines should consult a healthcare professional before internal use.
• Do not use material showing mould, infestation, excessive moisture or contamination.
• Keep out of reach of children and pets.
• When a formulation specifically calls for Shalaparni root, use authenticated root material rather than assuming any whole-plant product is equivalent; the Ayurvedic Pharmacopoeia identifies the root as the monograph drug.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Salparni?

Salparni is a traditional name for Desmodium gangeticum (L.) DC., a medicinal plant used in Ayurveda.

What is the botanical name of Salparni?

The commonly used botanical name is Desmodium gangeticum (L.) DC. Kew currently accepts Pleurolobus gangeticus as the taxonomic name.

Is Shalaparni the same as Salparni?

Yes. Shalaparni, Shalparni and Salparni are spelling variants used for the same traditional botanical name.

What is Sarivan?

Sarivan is another traditional/trade name associated with Desmodium gangeticum.

Is this root or whole plant?

This particular listing is for whole dried plant material. Medicinal references also document root material separately.

Can Salparni Whole be powdered?

Yes. Whole dried plant material can be processed into coarse or fine material where a formulation specifically requires it.

Is Salparni used in Dashamoola?

Yes. Desmodium gangeticum is one of the plants traditionally associated with the Dashamoola group in Ayurveda.

How should Salparni Whole be stored?

Keep it tightly sealed in a cool, dry place away from moisture, sunlight and contamination.

Disclaimer

This information is provided for general botanical, product and traditional-use information only. It is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.

The Ayurvedic Pharmacopoeia uses Desmodium gangeticum, while Kew currently accepts Pleurolobus gangeticus as the botanical name. The product label and authenticated batch identification should take precedence for regulatory and formulation purposes.