JYOTISHMATI – Celastrus paniculatus – Ayurvedic Herb
JYOTISHMATI - Celastrus paniculatus - Ayurvedic Herb
LITERARY REVIEW
‘Katabha’ stems are mentioned among the ritual items in the vedic literature (A.Pa.26/5/1-5). But its identity with Jyotishmati is doubtful. Charaka quoted it among shirovirechana dravyas. Jyotishmati is considered as Medhya rasayana as well Sushrutha and Charaka indicated Jyotishmati taila for unmade and apasmara. Among the...
Mandukaparni – Centella asiatica Linn – Ayurvedic Herb
Mandukaparni
Centella asiatica Linn - Ayurvedic Herb
The drug manduki is known since the vedic period and is considered as one of the important aushadi.
Charaka described it as medha rasayana and the same is accepted by all the ayurvedic texts.
There are certain herbs with similar names which need to be differentiated from mandukaparni viz, mandukaparna is...
Karanja – Pongamia pinnata – Ayurvedic Herb
Karanja - Pongamia pinnata - Ayurvedic Herb
LITERARY REVIEW
We come across the reference about karanja in rigveda and atharvaveda. Karanja sticks are forbidden for the rituals but described as the best among the tooth sticks. Ayurvedic text quoted it as the best tooth brush stick possessing katu rasa.
Karanja is mentioned among kadugna (anti pruritic) Varga...
INDRAVARUNI – Citrullus colocynthis Linn – Ayurvedic Herb
Indravaruni
Citrullus colocynthis Linn - Ayurvedic Herb
It is botanically identified as Citrullus colocynthis linn. Which belongs to Cucurbitaceae family. The drug is perennial climber and is documented to possess beneficial effects as purgative,vermifuge,blood purifier,eradicates tumor in stomach,ascites,menstrual disorders etc.
SYNONYMS
Indravaruni
Indravallari - creeper which is likede by Indra
Iindri – creeper which is likede by Indra
Gavakshi – which...
Madanaphala – Randia Spinoza – Ayurvedic Herb
Madanaphala
Randia Spinoza - Ayurvedic Herb
In the Vedic literature the thorns of Madana are mentioned and in case of vegetable poison Madanaphala is given to induce vomiting.
Charaka quoted it as the best emetic drug and about 133 yogas described with it in the Kalpa sthana . He also emphasized its role as antidote to many...
Nagabala – Sida Veronicaefolia – Ayurvedic Herb
Nagabala - Sida Veronicaefolia - Ayurvedic Herb
Synonyms in sanskrit
Nagabala
Ganngeruki
Khargandhinika
Visvedeva
Arista
Khanda
Jhasa
Hrsvagavedhuka
Kala
Sita bala
Udanika
Mahasamga
Vrisharuha
Valadwaya
Vridhivala
Bhoomibala
VERNACULAR NAMES
English - Heart leaf fan petals, snake mallow.
Hindi - Bananiyar, Bhyunli bhuinii
Tamil...