Bilwa – Aegle marmelos corr – Ayurvedic Herb
Bilwa
Aegle marmelos corr - Ayurvedic Herb
LITERARY REVIEW
Bilwa is extensievely described and used in vedic literature. Bilwa mani dharana is considered as dhuswapna nashana, raksogna, rasayana, pranjastapana, vishagna etc. Its cosmetic properties were also documented in ancient text.
Bilwa is considered to be the best sangrahika and deepaniya drug being vata kaphahara.Bilwa patra...
Bhallathaka – Semicarpus anacardium – Ayurvedic Herb
Bhallathaka
Semicarpus anacardium - Ayurvedic Herb
SYNONYMS
Bhallataka
Arushka
Arushkara
Agnika
Agnimukhi
Bhalli
Veera vriksha
Shopha krit
Krimigna
Thaila beeja
Dhanurbeeja
Vatari
Bhutanashana
Bhedana
VERNACULAR NAMES
English - Semicarpus Anacardium Earking Nut
Sanskrit -...
Ashwagandha – Withania somnifera – Ayurvedic Herb
Ashwagandha
Withania somnifera - Ayurvedic Herb
LITERARY VIEW
According to paipalada samhitha ashvaganda root is given as nasya to achieve conception.
In brihatrayees -charaka vaghbata - haya ganda or hayahvaya
Susrutha and vagbata - vajiganda
Susrutha -Thuranga ganda
Susrutha and vaghbata are not mention any gana. Sharankadara mention sukrala property of ashvagandha along with musali and satavary.
On...
Guggulu – Commiphora mukul Eng – Ayurvedic Herb
Guggulu
Commiphora mukul Eng - Ayurvedic Herb
SYNONYMS AND THEIR INTERPRETATION
Guggulu : Safe guards from diseases or removes a number of Ailments.
Kumbhollukhalakam : Exudes a gum resin coming out of cavities.
Devadhupa : Used as an incense in god’s worship.
Palankasha : Relieves particularly Obesity.
Puraha : The resin is the best medicine.
Mahishaksha : Reddish black in color like...
Nimbuka – Citrus acida Roxb – Ayurvedic Herb
Nimbuka
Citrus acida Roxb - Ayurvedic Herb
SYNONYMS AND INTERPRETATION
Nimbu : Kind of Jambira
Nimbuka : Kind of Jambira
Danthasata : Sensitive to tooth
Jambira : Sour taste people likes
Jamba : Due to Amla guna it makes Sidhilatha of organs
Amlasara : Sour in taste
Rajanimbu
Sthrinimbuka
Kliba
Janthumari
VERNACULAR NAMES
Hindi : Nimbu,Nilbu,Kagaji,Nibu
English : Lime or Sour lime
Telugu : Nimma pandu
Kannada :...
Aparajitha – Clitorea ternatea – Ayurvedic Herb
Aparajitha
Clitorea ternatea - Ayurvedic Herb
INTRODUCTION
Aparajita is delineated in Atharvaveda and wherein properties like Rakshoghna Krtyad usana, Yasasya are attributed to it. It is also considered as visahara . However in Brhat Trayi texts we do not come across the term Aparajita . Aparajita in however found in one context...