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Arjun (Terminalia arjuna)
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Bark |
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Wound healer, Anti-obese, Diabetic wound healer, Useful in vitiated condition of kaph & pitta. |
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| Specific Property |
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Heart vitilliser |
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| Dosage |
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Milk Processed : 5 - 10 gm.
Decoction : 50 - 100 ml.
Expressed juice : 10 - 20 ml.
Powder : 3 - 6 gms. |
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» In Cardiac Disorders : Milk processed with arjun bark should be used.
» In Intrinsic Haemorrhage : Bark of arjun, udumbar, vetas should be used combinely or separately to checks intrinsic - haemorrhage.
» In Koch's : Powder of arjun bark mixed with expressed juice of vasa leaves should be given with purified sugar
» In wound, fracture and inflammatory connditions : It is used internally and externally.
» In Meno-mettrorrhagia, Leucorrhoea : Decoction of arjun bark & white chandan should be used. |
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Ashwagandha (Withania somnifera)
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Root |
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| Properties |
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Health promotor,Spermo-poietic,Rejuvinating,Anti-Inflammatory |
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| Specific Property |
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Kaph-vata-samak |
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| Dosage |
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Powder : 3 - 6 gms |
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» As Rasayan - One who takes powder of Aswagandha root in late winter mixet with honey and ghee alongwith milk regains youth fulness even if old.
» In Bronchial Asthma - Theash(alkali) of ASvagandha should be taken with honey and ghee.
» The powder of Asvagandha mixed with sugar & taken with ghee alleviates insomnia.
» In Cardiac disorder - The powder of Asvagandha and Bibhitak mixed with jaggeryand taken with tepid water alleviated vata located in heart.
» Suppression of urine - Decoction of Asvagandha removes suspression of urine and promote surination. |
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Ashok tree (Saraca asoca)
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Bark,Seed,Flower |
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| Properties |
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Complexion promotor, Anti- thirst drug,Refrigerant,Anthelmentic,Antidote,Blood-purifier |
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| Specific Property |
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Kaph-vata-samak |
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| Dosage |
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Decoction : 50 - 100 ml.
Powder : 3 - 5 gms. |
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| Uses |
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» In Meno-metrorrhagia, Leucorrhoea, Dysmenorrhoea & other Uterine disorders -One should take milk boiled with the decoction of Ashok bark.
» In Intrinsic haemorrhage -Ashok flowers are used.
» Ashok seed taken with water alleviates suppression of Urine & Calculus.
» One should use it in case of burning sensation. |
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Amalki (Emblica officinalis)
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| Part Used |
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Fruit & seeds |
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| Properties |
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Digestive,Stomachic,Canninative |
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| Specific Property |
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Tridoshar (Specially pittahar) |
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| Dosage |
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Powder :3 - 5gms.
Expressed juice : 10 - 20ml. |
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| Uses |
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»In Opthalmic disorders -Juice coming out of the mature fruit of Amalaki staring on the plant after piercing with nail alleviates, numerous diseases of eye caused by aggravationat vata pitta kaph.
» In Fever - Juice of Amalaki fruit fried with ghee alleviates fever.
» In Anaemia - One should take the powder of Amalaki with Honey.
» In Jaundice - Juice of grapes and Ama1aki is useful.
»In vomiting - Cold soup of green gram mixed with Amalki juice should be taken.
»In Amalpitta -Powder consisting of Amalki,Satavari and sugar, all is mixed with equal quantity of honey & taken with milk.
»In Pradara (Leucorrhoea) - Powder of Amalaki should be administered with honey.
» Greying of hair One who applies the paste of manduta,Amalaki and Japa flowers on hair before taking bath is freed from the disease. |
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Katphal (Myrica esculenta)
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| Part Used |
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Bark |
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| Properties |
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Antipyretic,Bronchial sedative,Voice promoter,Appetiser |
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| Specific Property |
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Kaph vata samak |
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| Dosage |
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Powder : 3 - 5 gms. |
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| Uses |
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»In Rhinorrhoea, Stomatitis, Asthma & Ch.Laryngitis- Decoction of Katphal should be used with Dalchlni.
» In Haemorrhoid- Local application of Katphal with ghee is effective.
» In Dysmenorrhoea - Gaggery&Katphal powder should be taken with keshar&black sesamum.
» Oil cooked with Katphal powder is useful in Arthritis & Wound.
» In Toothache -It is used as tooth powder. |
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Kantak Karanj(Caesalpinia bonducella)
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| Part Used |
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Fruit,Seed,Root |
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| Properties |
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Anti inflammatory,Anti-Malarial |
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| Specific Property |
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Kaph vata samak |
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| Dosage |
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Powder of Seed : 10 - 20 ratti
Powder of root : 10-05 ratti
Expressed Juice of Leave : 1-2 tola |
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| Uses |
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» In Rheumatic Arthritis & Osteo-arthritis- The oil of Karanj should be used.
» In Malaria - The powder of Karanj seed with black pipper or the decoction of leaves is useful.
» It should be used in case of weakness due to fever.
» It is used in koch's & Br. Asthma.
» Useful in Dysurea.
» Oill of seed is useful in skin diseases & vataja rogas. |
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Kanchnar (Bauhinia variegata)
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Bark, Flower |
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Constipating, Depurative, Anthelmintic, Vulnerary |
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| Specific Property |
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Gandamalanasa |
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| Dosage |
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Powder of bark : 3-6 gms.
Expressed juice of flower : 10-20 ml.
Decoction : 40-80 ml. |
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»In Gandamala (Scrofula) : Used the decoction of Kanchanar bark addedwith Sunthipowderde stroys gandamala.
» In Gandamala as well as Galaganda (Goitre) :decoction of Kanchanar and Triphla added with Pippali powder is beneficial.
»In pox :Decoction of Kanchanar bark added with Swarnamaksika Bhasma destroys pox.
»In Haemorrhagic disorders -The powder of kanchanar flower should be used with honey.
»Kanchanar flower is used with sugar as a laxative.
»In Haemorrhoids Powder of Kanchanar root is effective if given with butter milk.
»Decoction of Kanchanar bark is useful in leprocy,skin diseases, diarrhoea, and boil. |
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Kutaj (Holarrhena antidysenterica)
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Bark, Seed |
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| Properties |
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Stomachic & digestive,Anti-haemorrhoidal,Anti-diatrhoel,Blood purifier,Anti-Leprotic |
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| Specific Property |
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Kaph vata samak |
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| Dosage |
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Powder : 3 - 5 gms. |
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| Uses |
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»Kutaj is the best drug for Diarrhoea. In chronic diarrhoea & to check blood coming from stool,it should be given with Isobgol, caster oil or Indrayav.
»Decoction of Indrayav & katuka in rice water alleviates fever caused by pitta.
» In Bleeding piles Decoction of Kutaj bark with sunthi checks mucus & blood.
» Decoction of Kutaj destroys all skin diseases.
»Topical application of Kutaj is useful in Rh. Arthritis & Oestioarthritis. |
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Khadir (Acacia Catechu)
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Bark, heart wood(kath) |
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| Properties |
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Dentifricer,Anti-pruritics,Bronchial sedative,Appitiser |
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| Specific Property |
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Anti-Leprotic |
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| Dosage |
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Powder : 3-5 gms.
Decoction : 50-100 ml.
Kath : 1/2 - 1 gm. |
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» One suffering from Kustha should use Khadir in always-bathe, food & drinks etc.
» In Vitiligo- Intake and local application of Khadir is very effective.
» Decoction of Khadir and Triphala added with buffaloe's ghee and powdered vidanga destroys fistula-in-ano.
» One should take heart-wood of Khadir (powder) with paste of Pippali and mixed with rock-salt to destroy cough.
» Decoction ofKhadir & Neem root removes the diseases of teeth.
» Paste of heart-wood of Khadir & sala mixed with honey taken with cow's urine in morning alleviates filaria. |
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Guduchi(Tinospora cordifolia)
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| Part Used |
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Stem |
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| Properties |
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Rejuvenator, Astringent, Health promotive, Stomachic & digestive |
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| Specific Property |
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Tridosh samak |
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| Dosage |
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Powder : 3 - 5 gms.
Decoction : 50 - 100ml.
Extract : 1 - 2gms. |
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| Uses |
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»As Rasayana - Juice of mandukoparni, powder of yastimadhu,Juice of Guduchi(Root & flowers) & paste of shankhpushpi should be used with milk
» In Chronic fever - Decoction of Guduchi added with pippali powder destroys chronic fever.
» In Prameha - Juice of Guduchi mixed with honey is useful.
» In Jaundice -One suffering from jaundice should take the paste of Guduchi leaves with butter milk .
» In Vatarakta - Oil cooked with Guduchi decoction & milk elleviates Vatarakta.
» In Splenomegaly - In take of the root of Guduchi with rice water alleviates Splenomegaly. |
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Gokshur (Tribulus terrestris)
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Fruit, root |
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Health promotor,Diuretic,Stomachic,Aphrodisiac,Urinary Lithontriptic |
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| Specific Property |
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Vata pitta samak |
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| Dosage |
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Powder : 3-5gms.
Decoction : 50-100 ml. |
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| Uses |
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»In Dysurea -
(i) Milk boiled with Gokshur should be used.
(ii)Decoction of Gokshur seeds mixed with Yavakshyar.
» In Nepbritis - Decoction of Gokshur mixed Shilajeet is used.
» In Calculus - Powder of Gokshur seed mixed with honey & taken With goat milk.
» In Impotency & seminal debility -Powder of Gokshur & Sesamum with goat's milk should be taken.
» To promote hair growth - Gokshur & Sesamum flowers are mixed with equal quantity of honey & ghee. This paste applied on head promotes growth of hair.
» As Rasayan - On taking powder of Gokshur, Ama1aki & Guduchi with ghee and honey. |
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Jatamansi(Nardostachys jatamansi)
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| Part Used |
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Bark, heart wood(kath) |
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| Properties |
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Intellect promotor,Complexion promotor,Health promoting,Refrigerant,Curative of dermetosis. |
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| Specific Property |
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Bhutaghna |
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| Dosage |
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Powder : 3 - 4 gms. |
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»Jatamansi is useful in mental & nervous disorders.
» In case of Hysteria - It should be given with expressed juice of Bramhi, gudhvach & honey.
» As Pidiatric Rasayana - Ghee cooked with vach, jatamansi,apamarg. satavari,sariva,brahmi & pippali should be used.It promotes health strength intellect & life
» In Accidental wound - Oil cooked with talisa, mansi, haridra & madhuka is a good healing.
»In Paittika eye disease - Paste on the lids should be applied of sariva ,manjistha, madhuka & mansi. |
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Tejpatt (Cinnamomum tamala)
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Leaves, oil |
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| Properties |
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Anti-haemorrhoidal,Anti-emetic, Appetisor. |
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| Specific Property |
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Kaph-Vata-Samak,Pitta vardhak |
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| Dosage |
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1-4 Masha |
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» Tejpatt gives str~ngthto uterine muscles.
» In skin diseases - The paste of tejpatt leaves should be applied locally.
» In case of Headache- Local application oftejpatt should be done.
» Oil of its leaves has wound healing property.
» Powder of its leaves is useful in - Anorexia, Loss of appetite, abdominal colic & colitis. |
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Nirgundi (Vitex niaundo)
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Leaf, Root, Seed |
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| Properties |
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Anthelmintic, Curative of dennatitis,Anti-inflammatory & Analgesic |
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| Specific Property |
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Kaph-vata-samak |
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| Dosage |
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Expressed juice of leavcs : 10-20 ml.
Powder of root bark : 3-5gms.
Powder of Seeds : 6-12 ratti |
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» Effective in inflammatory conditions -External & internal use of nirgundi is useful in Pneumonitis,Peritonitis,Arthritis.
» Decoction of Nirgundi leaves mixed with Pippli and gudhvach alleviates cold and pharyngitis.
» In Arthritis and Lumbago PowdEr of Nirgundi root should be taken with oil is useful.
» Ghee mixed with juice of Nirgundi(Wholeplant)alleviates cough caused by kaph.
» In Rheumatic arthritis - Juice of Nirgundi and Tulsi with powder of Ajwayan should be taken.
» Oil cooked with the juice of root and leaves of Nirgundi is useful as intake an ointment and filling in Sinus, Kusth, Vatavyadhi eczema and scrofula. |
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Punarnava (Boerhavia diffusa)
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Root, Seed,whole plant |
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| Properties |
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Anti- Inflammatory, Panduhar(Checks Anemia), Cardiac-tonic,Analgesic |
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| Specific Property |
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Tridosahar |
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| Dosage |
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Powder - 3-6 gms.
Expressed juice-5-10 ml. |
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| Uses |
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» In Oedema - Paste of punamava, sunthi and Mustak should be taken in a dose of 1Ogm with milk.
» Used in Acute hapatic disorders & Ascites due to chronic peritonitis.
» In Jaundice - Punarnava is very effective.
» In Heart diseases - It should be taken with kutki, Chirayata & Sunthi.
» In Conjuctivitis - Freshroot powder of punarnava mixed with honey should be used as eye application.
» As Rasayana - One who takes pastes of fresh punamava 20mg with milk. |
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Bakul (Mimusops elengi)
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Bark, flower, fruit |
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| Properties |
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Analgesic,Anti-thrist,Reftigerant,Anti-inflammatory |
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| Specific Property |
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Pitt-Kaph-samak |
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| Dosage |
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Powder of flower : 1-2 Masha
Qecoction of bark : 50-100ml. |
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» Chewing of the Bakul seeds,it makes the moving teeth stable.
» Paste of root-bark of baku1 taken with milk in morning for 3 days make the teeth stable and firm.
» In case of Chronic Colitis - The ripe fruit of Bakul should be given.
» In excessive salivation -Gargle with decoction of Bakul bark is useful. |
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BAKUCHI (Psoralia Corylifolia)
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Seed, Seeds oil |
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| Properties |
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Cardiac tonic,Bronchial, Anti-spasmodics,Anti-leprotic,Anti-diabetes,Anthelmentic |
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| Specific Property |
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Kaph vata samak |
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| Dosage |
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Powder : 1 - 3 gms |
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» In Vitiligo - Bakuchi seeds 160gms with Hartal 40gms. prounded with cow's urinere stores nonnal colour.
»Powder of Bakucri taken with decoction of A.malki & Khair destroys Kusth.
» Intake oftila one part with Bakuchi two parts daily destroys Kusth.
» In leucoderma & Psoriasis - Powder of BakuchI mixed with chalmongra oil should be applied locally.
» In Kusth -An ointment with the powder of Bakuchi mixed with SUnthi destroys severe & chronic Kusth. |
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Brahmi(Bacopa monnieri)
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wholeplant |
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| Properties |
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Laxative,Promoting long life,Rejuvinator |
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| Specific Property |
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Intellect promoting |
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| Dosage |
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Powder : 3-12 Ratti
Expressed juice : 1O-20ml |
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» Being rejuvinator and tonic,used in general dibility.
» Brahmi should be taken with honey, and ghee for promoting intellect.
» In depression, Mental debility - Brahami leaves powder should be used.
» In Epilepsy and Insanity -Old ghee processed with brahami juice, vaca,shankhpushpi all eviates insanity &e pilepsy.
» Coryza in case of children -One tsf expressed juice relieves symptoms by causing vomiting and purgation.
»Expressed juice is used externally in arthritis. |
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Bilva (Aegle marmelos)
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Root, bark, fruit, leaf. |
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| Properties |
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Astringent,Stomachic, Digestive,Health promotor, Appetiser |
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| Specific Property |
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Kaph-vata-samak |
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| Dosage |
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Powder: 3-5gms.
Syrup base: 20-40m1.
Expressed juice : 10-20m1. |
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» In Chronic dysentery -Decoction of bilva, soup & gudhvach is useful.
» Fruit pulp of bilva & madhuk mixed with sugar & honey & taken with rice water to checks diarrhoea with blood & Diarrhoea caused by pitta.
» Intake of bilva with jaggery checks Diarrhoea with blood,remove pain due to ama,constipation & alleviates disorders of bowels.
» In Haemorrhoids - The patient should be well massaged and then dipped into the warm decoction of bilva.
» In Jaundice -Juice of bilva leaves mixed with marich is useful.
» Bilva taila used in deafness. |
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Bharangi (Clerodendrum serratum)
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Root, leaf, bark. |
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| Properties |
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Appetiser,Digesive,Stomachic,Blood Purifier |
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| Specific Property |
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Kaph vata samak |
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| Dosage |
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Powder : 3 - 5 gms. |
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» Ripenning of wound - The paste of bharangi leaves is applied externally.
» In Cough & Asthma - Expressed juice of bharangi root & ginger should be given.
» In Bronchial Asthma - Bharangi should be taken with ghee & honey.
» In Oedema - Powder of bharangi seeds ftied in ghee is used.
» One suffering from High cough and Asthma -Bharangi shouold be taken with hot water. |
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Bhunimbi kalmegh(Andrographis paniculata)
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| Part Used |
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Whole plant |
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| Properties |
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Digestive & Stomachic,Sudorific,Anthelmintic,Cholagogue |
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| Specific Property |
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Kaph-pitthar |
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| Dosage |
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Powder : 3 - 5gms.
Decoction: 20-40ml.
Expressed juice: 5-10 ml. |
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» It's powder is useful in Dyspepsia,Habitual constipation & Wanu infestation.
» It's decoctionis very effective in Hepatic disorders.
» In Malaria -Powder of Kalmegh is used with powder of blackpeper.
» It is a good blood purifier & reduces oedema.
» It is also used in skin diseases with Khadir. |
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Mustak (Cyperus rotundus)
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| Part Used |
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Tuber |
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| Properties |
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Astringent,Stomachic, Digestive,Anti-thirst,Anti-pyretic |
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| Specific Property |
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Kaph-Pitta-Samak |
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| Dosage |
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Decoction : 50-100ml.
Powder : 1-3Masha |
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» In Amoebiasis - Fresh tubers mixed with ginger is used with honey.
»In Diarrhoea - Decoction of Mustak with honey useful.
» Useful in fever blood dyscentery and fever caused by pitta.
» In Corneal ulcers - Mustak fried in ghee should be powdered.& applied locally.
» In wounds - Fresh root mixed with cow's ghee applied locally.
» As Galactogague - Local application of the paste of mustak. |
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Meshshringi/ Gudmar(Gymnema sylvestre)
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| Part Used |
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Root, leaf. |
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| Properties |
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Anodyne, Bronchial Sedative |
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| Specific Property |
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Kaph vata samak |
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| Dosage |
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Powder of leaves : 3-5 gms.
Decoction of roots : 50-100 ml. |
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| Uses |
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» In Diabetes - Powder fo gudmar leaves should be taken with cow's milk and honey.
» In Inflamation & wound - Topical application Of its leaves should be done.
»In Snake poisoning - Local application and decoction of its root should be given,as it causes purgation and vomiting.
» In Coryza, Cough & Asthma - The powderof gudmar seeds is useful. |
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Yastimadhu (Glycyrrhiza glabra)
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| Part Used |
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Root |
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| Properties |
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Ophthalmic,Health promotor,Complexion Promotor,Spermopoietic |
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| Specific Property |
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Vata-Pitta-Samak |
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| Dosage |
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Powder : 3 - 5 gms. |
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| Uses |
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» Madhuyasti is useful in hyperacidity and peptic ulcer.
» In Retension of Urine - Mulethi should be taken with rice-water.
»In Heart diseases - Mulethi should be taken with milk or ghee and honey.
» In Anaemia - One should take decoction of Mulethi or powder of the same with honey.
» In wounds - Paste of Mulethi mixed with ghee is wound healer.
» A decoction of the Mulethi root is a good wash for falling and greying of hair. |
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Lodhra (Symplocos racemosa)
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Bark |
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Astringent,Opthalmic,Blood-purifier,Anti-pyretic,Anti-diarrhoeal,Anti-infiammatory |
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| Specific Property |
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Kaph-Pitta-Samak |
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| Dosage |
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Powder : 5 -10 Ratti
Decoction : 50-100 ml |
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» In Diarrhoea & Dysentery - Ladhra is used with pulp of beal or mulethi and kayaphal.
» Lodhra used with pippli powder and honey acts as uterine contractor.
» In Metro-menorrhogia -It is very effective,if used with purified sugar-candy three of four times a day.
» In Skin diseases and wound -Used internally & externally.
» In Acne - Paste of Lodhra and Sphatika should be applied. |
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Vach(Acorus calamus)
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Rhizome |
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Emetic,Digestive,Laxative,Canninative,Anti-neuralgic |
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| Specific Property |
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Intellect promoting |
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| Dosage |
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Powder : 125 - 500mg. |
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» Old ghee processed with Brahmi juice, Vach and Shankhpuspi alleviates Insanity and Epilepsy.
» One who keeps the nodular piece of Vach in mouth get rid of dry cough.
» By using for a month of Vach with milk,one becomes invincible for pathogenic agents and endowed with sharp intellect and sweet voice.
» Paste of Lodhra and Vach removes pimples of puberty .
» One suffering from diarrhoea should take water boiled with Vach, Mustak,Haridra and Sunthi. |
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Varun (Crataeva nurvala)
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| Part Used |
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Bark, leaf |
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Carminative,Bactericidal,Blood purifier |
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| Specific Property |
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Urinary lithontriptics |
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| Dosage |
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Decoction : 50-100 ml.
Powder : 3 - 5 gms |
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» In Abscess- Decoction of the root of white Punamava & Varun should be taken to controls the unripe abscess.
» In Gandamala(Cervical adenitis) -Decoction of varun root taken with honey destroys gandamala even if chronic.
» In Calculus, Dysuria, Renal colic, and U.T.I. - one should take decoction of varun (root-bark)with honey.
» In loss of appetite, colies, liver disorders - Hot infusion of varuna leaves should be taken.
» In Kikkisa (Stria gravidarum)- At first the spot is rubbed With dried Cow-dung and then anointed with the paste of Varun leaves. |
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Vasa (Adhatoda vasica)
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Root, Leaf, Flower |
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| Properties |
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Haemoptysis,Anti-tubercular,Bronchial sedative |
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| Specific Property |
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Kaph-Pitta-Samak |
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| Dosage |
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Expressed juice of leaf : 1-2 tola
Powder of root bark : 2-5 ratti
Decoction of root : 4-8 tola |
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»As Rasayana - Oil cooked with the decoction of vasa root should be taken. It promotes intellecfand life span.
» In acute and chronic laryngitis -Decoction of Vasa,Kantakari Nagarmotha & Sunthi should be used.
» In Cough & Asthma - Decoction of Vasa, Draksya, Haritaki mixed with honey & sugar.
» In P.T.B. - Used Vasa ghrit,if haemoptysis.
» In Asthma - The dry leaves of Vasa and Dhatura are smoked in cigarette form.
» In lntrisic haemorrhage - Expressed juice of Vasa with honey should be taken. |
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Vidang(Embelia ribes)
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Fruit |
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Anodyne,Canninative,Used in vatiated kaph,Anthelmintic,Anti-rheumatic,Laxative |
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| Specific Property |
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Anthelmintic |
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Powder : 3-5gms. |
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» Best remedy for worms - After giving vidang powder with honey or curd then any laxative like castor oil should be given.It is more effective over tape-worms.
» As a Rasayan - Powder of Vidang mixed with Yastimadhu and honey should be taken with cold water.
» In peadiatric disorders - Vidang powder & Anantamul powder boiled in milk should be given.
» Powder of Vidang, Triphala & Pippali taken with honey destroys Kusth.
» Very useful in emaciation & general debility of children.
» In Headache & Sinusitis - Nasal drops of oil cooked with vidang powder is useful. |
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Vibhitaki(Terminalia bellerica)
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Fruit |
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Laxative,Bronchial sedative |
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| Specific Property |
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Tridoshar (Specially Kaphhar) |
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| Dosage |
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Powder : 3 - 6 gms |
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»In Cough & Dysponea - Vibhitaki powder 10gms. with honey taken after meals alleviates cough and dysponea.
» Burnt furit of Vibhitaki chewing on mouth is much effective in Coryza, Cough, Asthma & Hoarseness of voice.
» In Oedema - paste of vibhitaki should be taken with rice - water.
» On Habitual constipation - The unripe ftuit of Vibhitaki is used.
» In Incision wound - Use of its powder for haemostatics action.
» In Diarrhoea & Dysentery - Dry fruit is useful. |
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Shankhpushpi (Convolvulus pluricaulis)
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Whole plant |
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Laxative,Aphrodisiac,Nervine tonic,Rejuvenator,Health promoting,Complexion promotor |
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| Specific Property |
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Intellect promoting |
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| Dosage |
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Expressed juice : 2-4 Tola
Powder : 3-6 Masha, |
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»Shankhpushpi is a rasayana specially promoting intellect.
» In Insanity - Fresh expressed juice of Shankhpushpi is given in a dosage 2-4 tola.
» In Insomonia & Delirium - Powder of Shankhpushpi should be given with cumin & milk.
» In Chronic cough & Asthma - Smoking of Shankhpushpi leaves is useful.
» In Haematemesis - Expressed juice of Shankhpushpi is useful.
» Useful in Pyuria,Dysuria & Seminal dibility. |
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Satavari(Asparagus racemosus)
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Tuberous root |
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| Properties |
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Rejuvinator,Intellect promoting, Appetiser,Ophthalmic,Anti-diarrhoel |
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| Specific Property |
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Vata Pitta samak |
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| Dosage |
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Juice : 1O-20ml.
Powder : 3 - 5 gms. |
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»As Rasayana - Those who take ghee cooked with paste and decoction of satavari and added with sugar do not fall prey to disease.
» In Intrinsic haemorrhage - Milk processed with satavari checks haemorrhage.
» In Night-blindness - Tender leaves of Satayari cooked in ghee should be taken.
» In Disurea -Powder of satavari should be taken with cold water.
» As Galactogogue - Satavari powder taken with milk is increases the flow of brest milk.
» In Diarrhoea with blood -Paste of Satavari should be taken with milk keeping on milk diet. |
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Sharapunkha(Tephrosia purpurea)
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Root, Alkali of the whole plant. |
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| Properties |
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Antidote,Bronchial sedative,Anti-pyretic,Blood purifjer |
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| Specific Property |
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Plihaghna |
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| Dosage |
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Powder : 3 - 6gms
Alkali : 1 - 3 gms.
Expressed juice : 10-20 ml. |
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» In Hepato-spleenomegally - Root of Sarapunkha with Haritaki is useful.
» In Haemorrhoids - Sarapunkha root is usedwith watermilk (Takra).
»In Haemorrhagie disorders - Saiapunkha root is used with rice-water.
» In Cough - Inhalation of the smoke of Sarapunkha root is an excellent remedy for cough.
» In Abdominal pain -Its fresh root bark mixed with piper sholud be taken.
» In Scrofula, Filariasis, Oedema -Locally application of this root. |
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Haritaki (Terminalia chebula)
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| Part Used |
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Fruit |
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| Properties |
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Stomachic, Intellect-promoting,Rejuvenating |
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| Specific Property |
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Tridoshar |
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| Dosage |
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Expressed juice : 2-4 Tola
Powder : 3-6 Masha, |
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| Uses |
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» In loss of appetite, indigestion - Haritaki taken regularly with Sunthi promotes digestive powder.
» As Rasayana- Two Haritaki fruits taken with jaggery, honey, Sunthi, Pippali and salt (according to season) provide happiness and longivity.
» In Grahani rog (Sprue) - The bark of Haritaki tree taken with butter milk alleviated grahani roga.
» Haritaki taken after meals checks excessive salivation.
» In piles - Haritaki mixed with jaggery should be taken followed by intake of buttermilk.
» In Dandruff - Powder of Mango seeds and Haritaki in equal quantity are pounded with milk and applied. |
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Kantakari(Solanum xanthocarpm)
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| Part Used |
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Whole plant |
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| Properties |
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Stomachic,Digestive,Bronchial sedative,Anti-pyretic |
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| Specific Property |
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Kaph Vata Samak |
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| Dosage |
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Expressed juice of leaves : 1/4 - 1/2 Tola
Decoction : 40 - 80 ml.
Powder of Root : 1 - 2 Masha |
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»Decoction of Kantakari added with Ardrakis efficacious in all types of cough.
» Ghee cooked with decoction of Kantakari checks cough caused by Vata.
» The decoction of Kantakari added with Pippali removes all types of cough.
» Decoction of Kantakari with honey isuseful in suppression & retention of urine.
» In fever & Cough - Decoction of Kantakari & Ambrita is useful as tonic. |
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