Jalakumbhi, Variparni, The Wester-Lettuce, Pistia Stratiotes Linn. – Ayurvedic Uses & Benefits

Dr Vikram Chauhan15 Sep, 2025Health

Jalakumbhi is a well-known Ayurvedic medicinal plant recognised in the indigenous system of medicine and commonly found as a velvety green mat in stagnant or slow-moving water bodies. It has been referenced by Ayurveda practitioners since the time of the Nighantu Kala. The plant identified as Jalakumbhi in classical texts is generally equated with Pistia stratiotes var. cuneata.