Apamarga – Achyranthes aspera linn – Ayurvedic herb
Apamarga
Achyranthes aspera linn - Ayurvedic herb
“Apamarga” it is known by the botanical name. “Achyranthus aspera Linn
Yajurveda texts quote it saktu for anti microbial property.
The process of preparation of apamarga ksara is also delineated in veda
Madyandini samhitha used a special name i.e, apaga for apamarga.
Atharvana veda extensively quoted Apamarga and according to the etymology...
Ahiphena – Papaver somniferum – Ayurvedic Herb
Ahiphena
Papaver somniferum - Ayurvedic Herb
SYNONYMS
Khasaphalasheera - The exudates obtained from the fruit which is bearing the khasakhas seeds
Aphukam - It is the Arabic name for the drug. It...
Agnimantha – Premna integrifolia – Ayurvedic Herb
Agnimantha
Premna integrifolia - Ayurvedic Herb
Introduction
Agnimantha is a important plant during vedic period. It is the one among the Dhashamoolas. Its stem or sticks were used to produce fire. This plant is considered essential for rituals also, Agnimantha is best sothahara and vathahara drug. Like patala agnimantha is also found to be shothahara according to...