Kākolī is one of the most extravagant plants of the nature. It is grouped among Aṣṭavarga plants, Jīvanīya, Śukrajanana and Bṛmhaṇīya gaṇa in different ayurvedic scriptures. It is also one of the important constituent of preparations like Cyavanaprāśa-rasāyana, Aṣṭavarga-cūrṇa, Bṛṁhaṇī-guṭikā and Vājīkara-ghṛta, etc. It grows primarily at a height of more than 1500 m in India and different parts of the world. It has been used in many parts of the world in traditional healing system as well as in the treatment of a number of diseases since the ancient times. The rhizomes are used for medicinal purpose. The therapeutic utility of kākolī is wide ranging and is mainly based on its action. It is very important medicinal herb in India since ancient times.

Keywords: Kākolī; Nighaṇṭu; Āyurveda; Kośa; Aṣṭavarga.