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Sudarshan (Milk and Wine Lily)

Apr 27, 2021 by Avi Kumar Leave a Comment

Sudarshan Scientific Name

Crinum latifolium

Sudarshan Other Names

English: Milk and Wine Lily, Pink-striped trumpet lily, Wide- leaved pink-striped trumpet lily
Hindi: Sudarshan, Chindar, Kanmu, Kunwal, Pindar, Kanwar, Barakanwar
Chinese: Quen Chou Lan
Latin: Crinum latifolium
Sanskrit: QSudarshan, Chakrangi, Sudarshana, Chakrahava, Madhuparnika

What is Sudarshan?

Sudarshan is a type of Lily. Its powder is a common ayurvedic medicine used to treat all kinds of fevers including malaria. This herb causes perspiration and lowers body temperature. It increases the frequency of urinationSudarshan churna is an Ayurvedic formulation. It is an amazing herb that removes toxins from the blood, boosts immunity, and enhances digestion.

Common forms of Sudarshan

Powder, Capsules, Tablets, Juice

Sudarshan is commonly used for:

Treating all kinds of fevers
Promoting healthy appetite
Reducing fatigue, nausea, headaches, and weakness
As antimicrobial and antibacterial
Detoxifying
Enhancing immunity
Boosting digestion
Promote proper functioning of vital organs

Sudarshan Dosage

Powder: 1-3 gm or as prescribed
Juice: 5 to 10 ml or as prescribed

Sudarshan Side-effects and Warnings

Common side-effects: Excessive dose of leaf juice can cause vomiting and abdominal cramps.
Not so common side-effects: Not known.
Pregnant or Nursing Mothers: Not enough data for a safe amount. Avoid it.
Children: Not known.
Warning:
Avoid taking without consultation.

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Dronapushpi

Apr 27, 2021 by Chinmayi Kulkarni Leave a Comment

Dronapushpi Scientific Name

Leucas cephalotes

Dronapushpi Other Names

English: Spider wort
Hindi: Guma, Gomamadhupati
Sanskrit: Dronachatra, Drona, Drona Kurambaka, Dronapushpa, Katumba

What is Dronapushpi?

Dronapushpi is a flowering weed commonly found in India, Philippines and plains of Mauritius and Java.
In Ayurveda, it is used for its insecticidal properties and for treating scorpion stings and snake bites. It is also found to provide relief in respiratory disorders like asthma, cold, and cough. It has antipyretic properties and helps in reducing chronic or acute fever.

Common forms of Dronapushpi

Powder, Juice

Dronapushpi is commonly used for:

Treating scorpion or snake bites
Treating skin diseases and removing blood toxins
Treating heavy bleeding in menstruation
Relieving cough and cold
Treating excessive thirst
Cough, leucorrhoea
Treating acute and chronic fever and allergies

Dronapushpi Dosage

Powder: 1-3 gm or as prescribed
Juice: 5 to 10 ml or as prescribed

Dronapushpi Side-effects and Warnings

Common side-effects: Excess intake can cause allergic reactions, burning soles or itchiness.
Not so common side-effects: Not known.
Pregnant or Nursing Mothers: Lack of sufficient data. Be safe and avoid it.
Children: Not known.

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Zipeit I Powder

Chitrak

Apr 27, 2021 by Avi Kumar Leave a Comment

Chitrak Scientific Name

Plumbago zeylanica

Chitrak Other Names

English: Leadwort
Latin: Plumbago Zeylanica
Arabian: Sheetaraj
Frsi: Sheetar
Hindi: Chitraka, Cheet, Chita
Sanskrit: Chitrak

What is Chitrak ?

Chitrak, is known as Rasayana in Ayurveda. It is a digestive and carminative herb that is used to treat indigestion, constipation and piles. It has antiseptic, antibacterial and anti-viral properties that stimulate and enhance immune response. It is also a known anti-inflammatory and used in treatment of arthritis.

Common forms of Chitrak

Powder, Tablet, Syrup

Chitrak is commonly used for:

Addictions
Canker Sores
Treating indigestion
Treating piles
Promoting weight-loss
Treating Rheumatic arthritis
Mananging high cholesterol
Curing scabies
Smoking
Obesity
Gallstones (cholelithiasis)
Fibrocystic Breast Disease

Chitrak Dosage

Powder: 2-3 gm daily or as prescribed. a day or as recommended by a physician.
Tablet: 1-2 gm mostly in divided doses daily or as prescribed.
Syrup: 5-10 ml mostly in divided doses daily or as prescribed.

Chitrak Side-effects and Warnings

Common side-effects: Stomach upsets like diarrhea and skin rashes.
Not so common side-effects: Not known.
Pregnant or Nursing Mothers: Can induce menstruation and cause miscarriage. Avoid.
Children: Not known.

Warning:
Might contain some components that can be toxic if taken in high doses. Consult a doctor.

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Gudmar (Gurmar)

Apr 27, 2021 by Chinmayi Kulkarni Leave a Comment

Gudmar Scientific Name

Gymnema sylvestre

Gudmar Other Names

English: Cowplant, Australian Cowplant, Gymnema
Hindi: Gudmar, Gurmar
French: Kino des Indes, Pterocarpe a bourse
Sanskrit: Meshashringi, madhunashini

What is Gudmar?

Gudmar or Gurmar is a climber plant and popular Ayurvedic herb for it’s immense medicinal and healing properties.

The leaves of the trees contain gymnemic acids, a bioactive compound, that suppresses sweet taste receptors on the tongue, which makes this a valued herb in diabetic treatment. This herb is also popularly known as Madhunashini in Sanskrit meaning “sugar destroyer”.

Common forms of Gudmar

Powder,Capsules, Tablets

Gudmar is commonly used for:

Treating and managing Diabetes
Promoting weight loss
Curing metabolic syndrome
Stimulating digestion
Creating malaria and snake bites
Curing cough
Softening the stools and aiding bowel movement in constipation
Increasing urine excretion (diuretic)
Treating wounds & ulcers

Gudmar Dosage

Tablets: 1-2 tablets daily or as prescribed
Powder: ¼ – ½ tsp once or twice daily or as prescribed
Capsule: 1-2 capsules once or twice daily or as prescribed

Gudmar Side-effects and Warnings

Common side-effects: Excess intake can lower blood pressure and cause nausea, dizziness, headaches, light-headedness, etc.
Not so common side-effects: Not known.
Pregnant or Nursing Mothers: Avoid taking.
Children: Not known.