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International Journal of Medical Science in Clinical Research and Review Online ISSN: 2581-8945 Available Online at http://www.ijmscrr.in Volume 03|Issue 06 (November-December)|2020|

PUSHPA VARGA WITH SPECIAL REFERENCE TO BHAVAPRAKASHA NIGHANTU

Dr. Umakant N. Rabb Associate Professor, Department of Dravyaguna Vijnana, Acharya Deshbhushan Ayurveda Medical College and Hospital, Shamnewadi -Bedkihal, Tal: Chikkodi, Dist: Belagavi, Karnataka, India. Email : [email protected] Article Received 12-10-2020 , Accepted 18-11-2020 , Published 20-11-2020 ABSTRACT Ayurveda explains the longevity of life along with spiritual aspects. In day today life use of flowers were mentioned elaborately. For example the Dronapushpi flowers are used for Abhisheka. The Dhatura flower is offered to Lord Shiva, Tulasi for Lord Vishnu, Kamala for Lord Bramha, Lord Buddha, The Langali flower is for Lord Ganesha and the list goes on. Since ancient times flowers were using as decorative and spiritual aspects as well as in treatment aspects. The therapeutic properties of medicinal flowers were seen in our classical texts. The separate section is being mentioned called Pushpa Varga. These medicinal flowers are marketed by pharmaceutical companies for making perfumes, colouring agents, and for medicinal purpose. The essential oils are prepared from the dried flowers as the essential oils are more potent. The medicinal flowers possess anti viral, anti-inflammatory, antipyretic, analgesic, mood stabilizing agents. Here an attempt is made to screen out the Bhavaprakasha Nighantu related only medicinal flowers and their therapeutic effects. Further study is to evaluate the clinical activities like anti viral, anti-inflammatory, antipyretic, analgesic, mood stabilizing agents. KEY WORDS: Ayurveda, Pushpa Varga, Bhavaprakasha Nighantu, Medicinal flowers etc INTRODUCTION Bhavaprakasha Nighantu is said to be section is fourth one. This section contains; placed between 15-17th century. Some of 39 medicinal flowers. Viz; Kamala(Lotus), its manuscripts available in Jammu Padmini, Samvartika, Karnika, Keshara, Kashmir Library belongs to 1665AD. The Mrinala, Sthala Kamalini, Kumuda, work was done by Acharya Bhavamishra. Kumudini, Varivarni, Shaivala, The Bhavaprakasha Nighantu is on of the Shatapatri(Rose), Vasanti(Ixora paviflora), Laghutrayi. The book is divided into three Varshiki or Bela, Malati(Chameli), sections Viz; Purvakhanda, Madhyama Yuthika, Champaka, Bakula, Khanda, Uttara Khanda. The text includes Brihadkumuda, Kadamba, Kubjaka, total 24 Vargas. 25th one is miscellaneous Mallika(Jasminum savebac), section. In this the Medicinal flowers Madhavi(Clustured hiptage),

Ketaki(Pandanus osoratissimus), SAMVARTIKA[3]. It cures Karnikara, Ashoka, Banapushpa, Daha(Heat), Thrishna(Excess thirst), Saireyaka, Kunda, Muchakunda, Tilaka, Mutrakrichra(Dyuria), Bandhujiva, Japa Pushpa, Sindhuri, Gudaroga(Diseases of anus). Agastya, Tulasi, Marubaka(Ocimum ⚫ It is Sheetala(Cooling), Guru(Heavy), gratissimum), Damanaka, Barbari. Ruksha(Drying), Vishtambhakarini (Constipative), Lavana(Salty) in DISCUSSION- taste. Subsides Pitta-Rakta and Kapha. The above drugs from the Bhavapraksha ⚫ The Lotus flower decoction is used as Nighantu were dealt systematically; Medhya(Brain tonic) which improves

memory. The flower with honey is KAMALA[1]- Botanical Name- Nelubium given in Raktarsha(Bleeding piles), speciosum willd, Family- Nymphaceae Heart diseases. Synonyms- Padmam, Nalinam, ⚫ The fresh leaves of Kamala is known Aravindam, Mahotpalam, Sahasra Patram, as SAMVARTIKA, and is Kamalam, Shatapatram, Kusheshayam, Sheetala(Cold in potency), Pankeruham, Tamarasam, Sarasam, Tikta(Bitter), Kashaya(Astringent) in Sarasiruham, Bisaprasuna, Rajiva, taste. Cures Daha(Burning sensation), Pushkara, Amboruha Trishna(Thirst), Pharmacological Actions- Mutrakrichra(Dysuria), ⚫ Kamala is Sheetala(Cold in potency), Arsha(Haemorrhoids), Raktapitta Varnya(Improves complexion), (Haemorrhage). Madhura(Sweet), subsides Kapha and ⚫ The fruit capsule is known as Pitta. KARNIKA[4]. It is Tikta(Bitter), ⚫ It cures Trishna(Thirst), Daha(Burning Kashaya(Astringent), Madhura(Sweet sensation), Rakta diseases, in taste), Hima(Cold in potency), Visphota(Skin eruptions), Mukhavaishadyakrit(Cleanses oral Visha(Poisonous effects), cavity), Laghu(Light), cures Visarpa(Herpes). Trishna(Thirst) and diseases of ⚫ The well blossomed Kamala flower Rakta-Kapha-Pitta. along with its root, stem, leaf and fruit ⚫ The stamens are known as collectively known as PADMINI[2]. KINJALKA or KESHARA[5] and are ⚫ The fresh and tender leaves of Sheetala(Cold in potency), PADMINI is called as Vrishya(Aphrodisiac),

Kashaya(Astringent), abdomen), Shwasa(Asthma), Grahi(Absorbent), Cures Kasa(Cough), Visha(Poison effect). Trishna(Thirst), Kapha-Pitta disorders, Daha(Burning sensation), KUMUDA[8]- Raktarsha(Bleeding piles), Botanical Name- Nymphaea nouchaki Visha(Poison effects), Burm.f, Family- Nymphaceae Shotha(Edema). Synonyms- Kuvalaya, Kumuda, Kaireya, ⚫ The stem is known as Sheta Kumuda MRINALA[6]and Bisa. It is Pharmacological Actions- Sheetala(Cold in potency), ⚫ It is Picchila(Slimy), Vrushya(Aphrodisiac), Snigdha(Emulcent), Madhura(Sweet Pitta-Daha-Asrajit(Cures Pitta - in taste), Sheetala(Cold in potency), Burning sensation-Bleeding diseases), Hridya(Good for heart). Guru(Heavy), Durjara(Difficult to digest), Swadu Paka(Sweet in post digestive effect), Stanya(Promotes KUMUDINI[9]- The roots etc entire plant breast milk), Vata and Kapha. It is is known as Kumudini. Grahi(Absorbent), Madhura(Sweet), Botanical Name- Nymphaea nouchaki Ruksha(Drying). Burm.f, Family- Nymphaceae Pharmacological Actions- STHALA KAMALINI[7]- Botanical ⚫ It cures Daha(Heat), Thrishna(Excess Name- Ionidium suffruticosum, Family- thirst), Mutrakrichra(Dyuria), Nymphaceae Gudaroga(Diseases of anus). Synonyms- Padmacharini, Atichara, ⚫ It is Sheetala(Cooling), Guru(Heavy), Avyatha, Padma, Sharada Ruksha(Drying), Vishtambhakarini Pharmacological Actions- (Constipative), Lavana(Salty) in ⚫ It is Sheetala(Cold in potency), taste. Subsides Pitta-Rakta and Kapha. Anushna(Neither heat nor cod), Katu(Pungent), Tikta(Bitter), VARIPARNI[10] and SHAIVALA[11] - Kashaya(Astringent) in tastes. It is Botanical Name- Serrato phylleum, Kapha Vata Shamaka. It cures Submersum , Family- Nymphaceae Mutrakrichra(Dyuria), Synonyms- Varaparni, Kumbhika, Amashoolaghna(Subsides pain Varimuli, Khamulika, Jalakumbhi, Shaivala, Jalanili, Jalaja, Sevara

Pharmacological Action- Pharmacological Actions- ⚫ It is Sheetala(Cold in potency), ⚫ It is Sheetal(Cold in potency), Tikta(Bitter), Laghu(Light), Laghu(Light), Tikta(Bitter), Swadu(Sweet), Sara, Katu(Pungent). Tridoshahara(Subsides Vata, Pitta and It subsides Vata,Pitta, Kapha Doshas. Kapha Doshas), Raktavikara ⚫ It is Ruksha(Dry), cures Jwara Nashaka(Alleviates blood disorders). Raktavikara, and Shosha Rogas. VARSHIKI[14] - It is a variety of jasmine ⚫ Shaivara is Tuvara(Astringent), flower. Tikta(Bitter), Madhura(Sweet), Synonyms- Shripadi, Shatpadananda, Sheetala(Cold in potency), Varshiki, Muktabandhana, Belaa. Snigdha(Demulcent). Pharmacological Actions- ⚫ It cures Daha(Burning sensation), ⚫ It is Sheetala(Cold in potency), Trishna(Thirst), Pitta Dosha, Laghu(Light), Tikta(Bitter), Rakta(Blood diseases), Jwara(Fever). Tridoshahara(Subsides Vata, Pitta and Kapha Doshas). SHATAPATRI[12] - Botanical Name- ⚫ It alleviates eye, ear and Mukha Rosa centifolia Linn Family- Rosaceae diseases, Synonyms- Taruni, Karnika, Charukeshara, Maha Kumari, Gandhadhya, MALATI[15] - Botanical Name- Lakshapushpa, Atimanjula. Jasminum officinale Linn Family- Pharmacological Actions- Oleaceae ⚫ Shatapatri is Hima(Cold in potency), Synonyms- Jati, Sumana, Malati, Hridya(Good for heart), Rajaputrika, Chetaki, Hridyagandha Grahi(Absorbent), Pharmacological Actions- Vrishya(Aphrodisiac), Laghu(Light), ⚫ It is Tikta (Bitter), Ushna (Hot in Subsides Tridoshas, Varya(Improves potency), Kashaya(Astringent), complexion), Katu(Pungent), Laghu(Light). It subsides Vata, Shiro Tikta(Bitter), in taste, Rogas(Diseases of head), Pacahani(Digestants). Mukha(Mouth), Danta(Teeth), Visha(Poison), Kustha(Skin diseases), VASANTI[13]- Botanical Name- Ixora Vrina(Wounds), Asr(Blood diseases) parvoflora, Synonyms- Nepali, Saptala, Navamalika, YUTHIKA[16] - Botanical Name- Vasanti, Nevari Jasminum auriculatum Family- Oleaceae

Synonyms- Yuthika, Ganika, Ambastha Synonyms- Madhugandha, Simha Pharmacological Actions- Kesaraka ⚫ The Yuthika Pushpa is Tikta(Bitter), Pharmacological Actions- Madhura(Sweet), Kashaya(Astringent) ⚫ Bakula is Kashaya(Astringent), Katu in taste, Katu Vipaka(Pungent in post Vipaka(Pungent in post digestive digestive effect), Sheeta(Cold in effect), Anushna(Slightly hot in potency), Hridya(Good for heart), potency), Guru(Heavy), Subsides Pittagna(Subsides PittaDosha), Kapha, Pitta, Visha(Poisons), Kapha-Vatala(Aggravates Kapha and Shwitra(Vitiligo), Krimi(Worms), Vata Doshas). Dantagada(Dental problems). ⚫ It alleviates Vrina (Wound), Mukha ⚫ The powder of the flower of the (Mouth), Danta(Teeth), Akshi(Eye), Bakula is given as Nasya(Nasal Shira(Head) diseases, Visha(Poison administration) cures headache, effect), Thrishna(Thirst), Kustha(Skin fatigue, and cardiac complications. diseases). KADAMBA[19]- Botanical Name- CHAMPAKA[17]- Botanical Name- Anthocephalus cadamba Miq., Family- Michelia champaka Linn, Family- Rubiaceae Magnoliaceae Synonyms- Priyaka, Neepa, Vritta Pushpa, Synonyms- Champeya, Hemapushpa, Hali Priya Champa, Gandhaphali Pharmacological Actions- Pharmacological Actions- ⚫ Kadamba is Madhura(Sweet), ⚫ Champaka is Katu(Pungent), Sheeta(Cold in potency), Tikta(Bitter), Kashaya(Astringent), Kashaya(Astringent), Lavana(Salty), Madhura(Sweet) in taste. Sheeta(Cold Guru(Heavy), Sara(Laxative), in potency) Ruksha(Drying), Promotes ⚫ It cures Visha(Poison effects), Kapha-Vata and Sthanya(Breast milk). Krimi(Worms), Mutrakrichra(Dysuria). Subsides KUBJAKA[20]- Botanical Name- Rosa Kapha-Vata-Rakta-Pitta. moschata Herrm Family- Rosaceae BAKULA OR MAULASHRI [18]- Synonyms- Kubjaka, Bhadratarani, Botanical Name- Mimosa elengi Linn Brihatpushpa, Atikeshara, Mahasaha, Family- Sapotaceae Kantakanda, Neela, Alikulasankula Pharmacological Actions-

⚫ The Kubjaka Pushpa is Surabhi Pitta, Kapha Doshas, Laghu(Light), (Aromatic), Swadu (Sweet), Daha(Burning sensation), Kashaya (Astringent) in taste, Laghu Jwara(Fever), Unmada(Euphoria), (Light), Sheeta (Cold in potency). Hikka(Hiccough), Chardi(Vomiting), ⚫ Subsides Kapha and Pitta Doshas, Shrama(Lethargy). Varnya (Improves complexion), Dahaprashaana (Alleviates burning KETAKI[23] - Botanical Name- Pandanus sensation). odoratissimus (L) f. Family- Pandanaceae Synonyms- Soochikapushpa, Jambuka, MALLIKA[21] - Botanical Name- Krikachchada, Sugandhini, Laghupushpa, Jasminum sambac Ait, Family- Oleaceae Suvarnaketaki Synonyms- Madayanti, Sheetabheeru, Pharmacological Actions- Bhupadi ⚫ Ketaki is Katu(Pungent), Pharmacological Actions- Swadu(Sweet), Tikta(Bitter), in taste. ⚫ The Mallika Pushpa is Laghu(Light), Ushna(Hot in potency), Vrushya(Aphrodisiac), Tikta(Bitter), Chakshushya(Good for eye diseases). Katu(Pungent) in taste, It is Laghu(Light) and subsides Kapha-Vatahara(Subsides Kapha and Kapha. Vata Dosha), cures Mukha Roga(Diseases of mouth), Netra(Eye), KINKIRATA[24] - Botanical Name- Kushta(Skin diseases), Acacia arabica willd, Family- Aruchi(Anorexia), Visha(Poison), Mimosaceae Vrina(Wounds). Synonyms- Kinkirata, Hemagaura, Peetaka, Peetabhadraka MADHAVI [22]- Botanical Name- Pharmacological Actions- Hiptage benghalensis Kurz , Family- ⚫ It is Sheetala(Cold in potency), Oleaceae Kashaya(Astringent), Tikta(Bitter), Synonyms- Vasanti, Pundika, Mandaka, subsides Kapha and Pitta Doshas, Atimukta, Vimukta, Kamuka, ⚫ It is Grahi(Absorbent), and alleviates Bhramarotsava Daha(Thirst), Kustha(Skin diseases), Pharamacological Actions- Krimi(Worms), Visha(Poison effects). ⚫ The Madhavi Pushpa is Kashaya(Astringent) in taste, Hima(Cold) in potency, Subsides Vata,

KARNIKARA[25] - The small variety of Synonyms- Hemapushpa, Vanjula, Tamra Amalatas(Aragwadha) is called as Pallava, Kankeli, Pinda Pushpa, Gandha Kantikara. Pushpa, Nata Botanical Name- Cassia fistula Linn , Pharmacological Actions- Family- Caesalpinoideae ⚫ Ashoka is Tikta(Bitter), Synonyms- Raja Vriksha, Shampaka, Kashaya(Astringent) in taste, Chaturangula, Aarevata, Vyadhighata, Sheetala(Cold in potency), Krita Mala, Suvarnaka, Karnikaara, Grahi(Absorbent), Varnya(Promotes Deerghaphala, Swarnanga, complexion). Swarnabhushana, Parivyadha, Padotpala ⚫ It subsides all the Tridoshas, Apachi(Lymphadenitis), Pharmaccological Actions- Trishna(Thirst), Daha(Burning ⚫ Aragwadha is Guru(Heavy), sensation), Krimi(Worms), Madhura(Sweet in taste), Sosha(Emaciation), Visha(Poison Sheeta(Cooling), Sansranottama(Best effects), Rakta Vikaras(Diseases of among laxatives). It alleviates Blood). Jwara(Fever), Hridroga(Heat diseaes), ⚫ The flowers are advised in bleeding Pittasra(Patta and Blood diseases), defaecation, Madhumeha(Urinary Udavarta(Irregular bowel movements), disorders including Diabetes) , Shoola(Colic), difficulty in micturation and ⚫ Its fruit is Sansrana(Laxative), Ashmari(Urinary calculi). Swadu(Promotes taste), Kusthagna(Cures skin diseases), BANA[27] - Synonyms- Amlata, Amlatana, subsides Pitta and Kapha. It is a very Amlataka, Kurantaka, Varnapushpa, good medicine for bowel cleanser. Mahasaha ⚫ Aragwadha Fruit mixed with honey Pharmacological Actions- and given with water cures ⚫ It is Kashaya(Astringent), Ushna(Hot Constipation. Aragwadha fruit grind in potency), Snigdha(Demulcent), with cow milk recommended in colic Madhura(Sweet), Tikta(Bitter in pain. taste).

ASHOKA[26] - Botanical Name- Saraca SAIREYAKA[28] - asoka (Roxb) De wilde, Family- Caesalpiniaceae

1. Botanical Name- White flower- ⚫ The Kunda Pushpa is Laghu (Light), Barleria cristata Linn, Family- Sheeta (Cold in potency). It subsides Acanthaceae Kapha and Pitta Doshas, Shiroroga 2. Botanical NameYellow flower- (Diseases of head), Visha (Poison Barleria prionitis Linn, Family- effects). Acanthaceae 3. Botanical Name-Red flower- Barleria MUCHAKUNDA[30] - Botanical Name- cristata Linn, Family- Acanthaceae Pterospermum acerifolium Willd) - 4. Botanical Name- Blue flower- Barleria Synonyms- Muchakunda, Kshatravriksha, strigosa Linn, Family- Acanthaceae Chitraka, Prativishnu, Muchukunda Synonyms- Pharmacological Actions- White flower- Shweta Pushpa, Saireyaka, ⚫ The Muchakunda Pushpa is yellow in Katasaarika, Sahachara, Sahaachara, colour. It cures Shirashoola Bhindi (Headache), Pittasr(Haemorrhage), Yellow flower- Kurantaka Visha(Poison effect). Red flower- Kuravaka Blue flower- Baana, Baan, Daasi, TILAKA[31]- Botanical Name- Aartagala Wendlandia exerta DC Pharmacological Actions- Synonyms- Tilaka, Kshuraka, Shriman, ⚫ Saireyaka is Tikta(Bitter), Purusha, Chinnapushpaka Madhura(Sweet), and Pharmacological Actions- Anamla(Slightly sour ) in taste. Ushna ⚫ The Tilaka Pushpa is Katu (Pungent), Virya(Hot in potency), Ushna (Hot inpotency), alleviates Susnigdha(Demulscent), Kapha and Vata Doshas, Netra Kesharajani(Colours the hair), Roga(Eye diseases), Krimi(Worms) Kusthagna(Cures skin diseases), Vata, Rakta, and Kapha diseases, BANDHUJEEVA[32] - Botanical Name- Kandugna(Itching sensation), Pentapetes phoenicea Linn - Vishapaha(Cures poisonous effects). Synonyms- Bandhuka, Bandhujeeva, Rakta, Madhyanhika KUNDA[29] - Botanical Name- Jasminum Pharmacological Actions- multiflorum Andr, Family- Oleaceae ⚫ The Bandhuka Pushpa is Laghu(Light), Synonyms- Kunda, Madhya, Sadapushpa. Snigdha(Demulcent), Phamacological Actions- Kaphapaha(Increases Kapha and

subsides Vata-Pitta Doshas), Synonyms- Agastya, Vangasena, Grahi(Absorbent), Jwaragna(Cures Munipushpa fever), Bhuta Nashana(Alleviates Pharmacological Actions- external evil spirits) ⚫ Agastya subsides Pitta and Kapha diseases, Chaturthika Jwara(Malarial JAPA PUSHPA[33] - Botanical Name- fever), Pratishyaya(Common cold). It Hibiscus rasa sinensis Linn, Family- is Tikta(Bitter), Sheeta(Cold in Malvaceae potency), Ruksha(Drying), Increases Synonyms- Odhra Pushpa, Japa, Vata. Trisandhya ⚫ The fruits of Maricha are taken and Pharmacological Actions- immersed in the juice of Agasta leaves ⚫ Japa is Grahi(Absorbent), and dried in sun rays. Repeat the Keshya(Hair tonic), procedure for seven days, after seven Vrishya(Aphrodisiac), days the fine powder of soaked Kapaha-Vatajit(Subsides Kapha and Maricha is mixed in the Agastya Vata), leaves and applied to eyes, which ⚫ It cures Amatisara(Dysentery), cures night blindness. lethargy, Rakta Pradara, Jwara(Fever) ⚫ The juice of Agastya plant relieves Ajirna(Indigestion), when taken with SINDHURI [34]- Botanical Name- Bixa Hingu and Saindhava Lavana(Rock orellana Linn, Family- Bixaceae salt) cures colic pain. Synonyms- Rakta Beeja, Rakta Pushpa, ⚫ The juice of Agastya flower cures Sukomala Peenasa(Chronic rhinitis), Yoni Pharmacological Actions- Shoola. ⚫ Sindhuri is Ushna(Hot in potency), Vantihara(Anti-emetic), Trishnahara(Reduces thirst), Cures TULASI[36] - Botanical Name- Ocimum Visha(Poison effects), Subsides sanctum Linn, Family- Lamiaceae diseases of Pitta and Rakta. Synonyms- Surasa, Gramya, Sulabha, Bahu Manjari, Apeta, Rakshasi, Gowri, MUNIVRIKSHA[35] - Botanical Name- Bhutagni, Deva Dundubhi Sesbania grandiflora Linn, Pharmacological Actions- Family- Fabaceae ⚫ Tulasi is Katu(Pungent), Tikta(Bitter), in taste, Hridya(Good for heart),

Ushna(Hot in potency), ⚫ Damanaka is Kashaya(Astringent), Deepani(Appetizer). Tikta(Bitter), Hridya(Good for heart), ⚫ It alleviates Kushta(Skin diseases), Vrushya(Aphrodisiac), Mutrakrichra(Dysuria), Rakta Sugandhika(Fragrant smell), Vikaaras(Dieases of Rakta), ⚫ It cures Visha(Poison effects), Parshwaruk(Pain in flanks region), Kustha(Skin diseases), Asra Vata and Kapha diseases. Kleda(Diseases of Blood and secretions), Kandu(Itching), and all MARUBAKA[37]- Botanical Name- the Tridoshas(Vata, Pitta, Kapha Ocimum gratissimum Doshas). Synonyms- Maruta, Marubaka, Maruta, Maru, Phani, Phanijjaka, BARBARI [39] - Botanical Name- Pharmacological Actions- Ocimum gratissimum or Ocimum pillosum ⚫ Marubaka is Agniprada(Stimulates Roxb, Family- Oleaceae, appetite), Hridya(Good for heart), Synonyms- Barbari, Tuvari, Tungi, Teekshna(Penetrating), Ushna(Hot in Kharapushpa, Ajagandhika, Parnaasha, potency), Pittakaraka, Laghu(Light), Vanatulasi Ruchikaraka(Stimulates taste), Katu Pharmacological Actions- Vipaka(Pungent in post digestive ⚫ It is Ruksha(Dry), Sheetala(Cold in effect), Katu(Pungent in taste), potency), Katu(Pungent), Ruksha(Dry), Sugandhita(Has good Vidahi(Causes burning sensation), odour). Teekshna(Penetrating), Hridya(Good ⚫ It cures Vrischika Visha(Scorpion for heart), Agnipradipaka(Stimulates bite), Shleshma, Vata Doshas, appetite), Laghu(Light), Pittakaraka, Kustha(Skin diseases), Kapaha-Vatahara. Krimi(Worms). ⚫ It cures Rakta Vikara(Blood diseases), Kandu(Itching), Krimi(Worms), DAMANAKA[38]- Botanical Name- Visha(Poison effects). Artemesia vulgaris Linn, Family- Asteraceae CONCLUSION- Synonyms- Danta, Muniputra, Tapodhana, The above discussion about the flowers are Gandhotkata, Bramhajata, Vinita, the integral part of Dravyaguna Kalapatraka. Vijnana(Indian Pharmacology) and Pharmacological Actions- highlighted the medicinal values which

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