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Cobra saffron, Iron wood tree | Cobra saffron, Iron wood tree | ||
| − | ==Therapeutic uses | + | ==Therapeutic uses== |
| − | Raktapitta, Vatarakta, sophahara,bastiroga. | + | Raktapitta, Vatarakta, sophahara,bastiroga.<ref>Anonymous. The Ayurvedic Pharmacopoeia of India. Department of Ayush, |
| + | Ministry of Health and Family welfare, Govt. of India, New Delhi, Part I. 1986;Volume 2 :53</ref> | ||
==Synonyms in Charak Samhita== | ==Synonyms in Charak Samhita== | ||
Nagakesara, Kesara | Nagakesara, Kesara | ||
| − | ==Synonyms in bhavprakasa nighantu | + | ==Synonyms in bhavprakasa nighantu== |
| − | Nagapuspa(petals of nagakesara resembles hood of cobra), naga, champeya(stamens have yellow colour like that of champaka- michelia champaca flower), nagakinjalaka, kanchanahvaya(stems of nagkesara is yellow in colour) | + | Nagapuspa(petals of nagakesara resembles hood of cobra), naga, champeya(stamens have yellow colour like that of champaka- michelia champaca flower), nagakinjalaka, kanchanahvaya(stems of nagkesara is yellow in colour)<ref>Pro. Krushnachandra Chunekar, Bhavaprakash Nighantu. Reprint Edition 2020, |
| + | Chaukhambha Bharati Academy, karpuradi varga, verse no.-69</ref> | ||
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! Sr.no. !! Pharmacological criteria !! Properties | ! Sr.no. !! Pharmacological criteria !! Properties | ||
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| − | | 1 || Taste ([[rasa]]) ||Pungent (katu), Bitter (tikta), Astringent (kashaya) | + | | 1 || Taste ([[rasa]]) ||Pungent (katu), Bitter (tikta), Astringent (kashaya) |
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| − | | 2 || Potency ([[veerya]]) ||Hot(Ushna) | + | | 2 || Potency ([[veerya]]) ||Hot(Ushna) |
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| − | | 3 || Post digestion effect ([[vipaka]]) |Pungent (Katu) | + | | 3 || Post digestion effect ([[vipaka]]) ||Pungent (Katu) |
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| − | | 4 || Qualities ([[guna]])||Rough(Ruksha),Light(Laghu) | + | | 4 || Qualities ([[guna]])||Rough(Ruksha),Light(Laghu) |
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| − | | 5 || Actions ([[karma]]) ||Urdhvajatrugatarogahara,varnya,Kaphahara | + | | 5 || Actions ([[karma]]) ||Urdhvajatrugatarogahara,varnya,Kaphahara |
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| − | ==Dose | + | ==Dose== |
| − | * 1-3 gm of the drug in powder form | + | * 1-3 gm of the drug in powder form<ref>Anonymous. The Ayurvedic Pharmacopoeia of India. Department of Ayush, |
| + | Ministry of Health and Family welfare, Govt. of India, New Delhi, Part I. 1986;Volume 2 :53</ref> | ||
| − | ==Important Formulation<ref></ref> | + | ==Important Formulation== |
| + | As per A.P.I.<ref>Anonymous. The Ayurvedic Pharmacopoeia of India. Department of Ayush, | ||
| + | Ministry of Health and Family welfare, Govt. of India, New Delhi, Part I. 1986;Volume 2 :53</ref> | ||
* Chandanabalalakshadi tail | * Chandanabalalakshadi tail | ||
* Kumaryasava | * Kumaryasava | ||
Latest revision as of 15:00, 17 August 2025
Mesua ferrea L.
| Section/Chapter | Herb database/Nagakesara |
|---|---|
| Botanical name(s) | Mesua ferrea L. |
| Family | Clusiaceae |
| Availability | Available |
| Contributors | -- |
| Publisher | Charak Samhita Research, Training and Skill Development Centre |
| DOI | Awaited |
English name
Cobra saffron, Iron wood tree
Therapeutic uses
Raktapitta, Vatarakta, sophahara,bastiroga.[1]
Synonyms in Charak Samhita
Nagakesara, Kesara
Synonyms in bhavprakasa nighantu
Nagapuspa(petals of nagakesara resembles hood of cobra), naga, champeya(stamens have yellow colour like that of champaka- michelia champaca flower), nagakinjalaka, kanchanahvaya(stems of nagkesara is yellow in colour)[2]
Ayurvedic pharmacological properties
| Sr.no. | Pharmacological criteria | Properties |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Taste (rasa) | Pungent (katu), Bitter (tikta), Astringent (kashaya) |
| 2 | Potency (veerya) | Hot(Ushna) |
| 3 | Post digestion effect (vipaka) | Pungent (Katu) |
| 4 | Qualities (guna) | Rough(Ruksha),Light(Laghu) |
| 5 | Actions (karma) | Urdhvajatrugatarogahara,varnya,Kaphahara |
Reference in Charak Samhita and its actions
| Sr.no. | Reference in Charak Samhita | Activity |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cha.Sa.Kalpa Sthana 7/32 | Preparations of Trivrit Awaleha(Preparation of Trivrita in the form of linctus ) |
| 2 | Cha.Sa.Kalpa Sthana 7/75 | Virechana Prayoga |
Dose
- 1-3 gm of the drug in powder form[3]
Important Formulation
As per A.P.I.[4]
- Chandanabalalakshadi tail
- Kumaryasava
- Nagakesharadi churna
Current availability
Available India- Bengal , Assam
Current researches
https://cb.imsc.res.in/imppat/phytochemical/Mesua%20ferrea
This article is under development ..
- ↑ Anonymous. The Ayurvedic Pharmacopoeia of India. Department of Ayush, Ministry of Health and Family welfare, Govt. of India, New Delhi, Part I. 1986;Volume 2 :53
- ↑ Pro. Krushnachandra Chunekar, Bhavaprakash Nighantu. Reprint Edition 2020, Chaukhambha Bharati Academy, karpuradi varga, verse no.-69
- ↑ Anonymous. The Ayurvedic Pharmacopoeia of India. Department of Ayush, Ministry of Health and Family welfare, Govt. of India, New Delhi, Part I. 1986;Volume 2 :53
- ↑ Anonymous. The Ayurvedic Pharmacopoeia of India. Department of Ayush, Ministry of Health and Family welfare, Govt. of India, New Delhi, Part I. 1986;Volume 2 :53