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| − | ==Raja nighantu<ref>Dr. Indradev Tripathi , Raja Nighantu of pandit Narhari, ed.2006, Chaukhambha Krishnadas Academy, Varanasi, chandanadi varga verse no- 85,87,89,91,92</ref> | + | === Raja nighantu === |
| + | Five varieties are mentioned.<ref>Dr. Indradev Tripathi , Raja Nighantu of pandit Narhari, ed.2006, Chaukhambha Krishnadas Academy, Varanasi, chandanadi varga verse no- 85,87,89,91,92</ref> | ||
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== Ayurvedic pharmacological properties == | == Ayurvedic pharmacological properties == | ||
Revision as of 06:07, 8 August 2025
Aquilaria agallocha Roxb.
| Section/Chapter | Herb database/Aguru |
|---|---|
| Botanical name(s) | Aquilaria agallocha Roxb. |
| Family | Thymelacaceae |
| Availability | Available |
| Contributors | Team Charak Samhita |
| Year of publication | 2025 |
| Publisher | Charak Samhita Research, Training and Skill Development Centre |
| DOI | Awaited |
English name
Eagle wood
Therapeutic uses
Akshiroga (eye disease), shwasa(dyspnea), karna roga(ear disease), kustha(skin disease), visa(poison) [1]
Synonyms in Charak Samhita
Aguru, Pravar(agaru is potent drug), Loha, Rajarha, Yogaja(the aromatic heartwood is formed by infestation), Vashik, Krumija(originated from fungus infestation)
Synonyms in bhavaprakasa nighantu[2]
Krumijagdha(the aromatic part is formed by fungus infestation) , anaaryaka (the plant grows commonly in the hilly region of north-eastern part of india)
Varieties
Raja nighantu
Five varieties are mentioned.[3]
- Swadu
- Krushnagaru
- Kaasthagaru
- Daahaagaru
- Maangalyaagaru
Ayurvedic pharmacological properties
| Sr.no. | Pharmacological criteria | Properties |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Taste (rasa) | Bitter (tikta), Pungent (katu) |
| 2 | Potency (veerya) | Hot (ushna) |
| 3 | Post digestion effect (vipaka) | Pungent (katu) |
| 4 | Qualities (guna) | Light (laghu), Rough (ruksha), Sharpness (tikshna) |
| 5 | Actions (karma) | Pacify Kapha and Vata |
Reference in Charak Samhita and its actions
| Sr.no. | Reference in Charak Samhita | Activity |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cha.Sa.Sutra Sthana 4/9(37) | Shwasahara mahakashaya (relieving respiratory distress) |
| 2 | Cha.Sa.Sutra Sthana 4/9(42) | Sheetaprashaman mahakashaya(pacifying cold) |
| 3 | Cha.Sa.Sutra Sthana 5/21 | Dhuma varti dravya (ingredient of therapeutic inhalation for prevention of disease) |
| 4 | Cha.Sa.Sutra Sthana 5/26 | Vairechanika dhuma varti(ingredient of inhalation of smoke with unctuous substances for reducing dryness) |
| 5 | Cha.Sa.Sutra Sthana 5/63 | Anu taila dravya |
| 6 | Cha.Sa.Sutra Sthana 6/16 | Vihara in Hemanta Rutu |
| 7 | Cha.Sa.Sutra Sthana 6/25 | Vihara in Vasanta Rutu |
| 8 | Cha.Sa.Sutra Sthana 25/40 | Agrya Sangraha(collections of best food articles, factors and drugs in various conditions) |
| 9 | Cha.Sa.Sutra Sthana 26/49 | Veerya varnana |
| 10 | Cha.Sa.Vimana Sthana 8/143 | Tikta skandha(group of bitter drugs) |
| 11 | Cha.Sa.Sharira Sthana 8/41 | Prajata stree paricharya (in post natal care) |
| 12 | Cha.Sa.Chikitsa Sthana 6/28 | Used for making decoction in Kaphaja prameha (diabetes) |
| 13 | Cha.Sa.Chikitsa Sthana 1/1/58 | In formulation of dwitiya brahma rasayana |
| 14 | Cha.Sa.Chikitsa Sthana 2/3/28 | As a mood enhancing |
| 15 | Cha.Sa.Chikitsa Sthana 12/36 | Ingredient in Punarnavadhyarishta in swellings |
| 16 | Cha.Sa.Chikitsa Sthana 12/65 | For external application in swellings (Lepa, Abhyangadi Bahyaprayogarth) |
| 17 | Cha.Sa.Chikitsa Sthana 12/70 | As a local application (Lepa dravya) in Kapha dominant Shvayathu (swelling) |
| 18 | Cha.Sa.Chikitsa Sthana 15/148 | As an ingredient of Madhookasava in Grahani |
| 19 | Cha.Sa.Chikitsa Sthana 15/163 | As an ingredient of Madhvarista in Grahani |
| 20 | Cha.Sa.Chikitsa Sthana 17/80 | Used for shodhanottara dhoomapana in dyspnea (Shwasa) |
| 21 | Cha.Sa.Chikitsa Sthana 17/123 | As an ingredient of shatyadi churna in dyspnea (Shwasa) |
| 22 | Cha.Sa.Chikitsa Sthana 23/77 | As an ingredient of Mahagandha hasti agada |
| 23 | Cha.Sa.Chikitsa Sthana 23/231 | Used in the treatment of animals suffering with poison |
| 24 | Cha.Sa.Chikitsa Sthana 25/91 | As an ingredient of Kampillakadi taila in vrana chikitsa |
| 25 | Cha.Sa.Chikitsa Sthana 26/182 | Used in Kaphaja shira shoola for dhoomavarti in Udavarta |
| 26 | Cha.Sa.Chikitsa Sthana 26/188 | As an ingredient of Pippalyadi churna for kavala karma(mouth gargaling) in Udavarta |
| 27 | Cha.Sa.Chikitsa Sthana 26/209 | As an ingredient of Khadiradi gutika in Udavarta |
| 28 | Cha.Sa.Chikitsa Sthana 26/270 | As an ingredient of Mahaneela taila in Udavarta |
| 29 | Cha.Sa.Chikitsa Sthana 27/41 | As an ingredient of Piluparnyadi Yoga in Urustambha |
| 30 | Cha.Sa.Chikitsa Sthana 27/54 | As an ingredient of Vatsakadi Pralepa in Urustambha |
| 31 | Cha.Sa.Chikitsa Sthana 28/150 | As an ingredient of Bala taila in Vata vyadhi |
| 32 | Cha.Sa.Chikitsa Sthana 28/168 | As an ingredient of Mulakadhya taila in Vata vyadhi |
| 33 | Cha.Sa.Chikitsa Sthana 28/179 | Agurvadi taila is useful in Vata vyadhi |
| 34 | Cha.Sa.Chikitsa Sthana 29/92 | As an ingredient of Madhuparnyadi taila in Vatarakta |
| 35 | Cha.Sa.Chikitsa Sthana 29/107 | As an ingredient of Amrutadya taila in Vatarakta |
| 36 | Cha.Sa.Kalpa Sthana 1/23 | Vamanartha(for emesis) |
Dose
- 1-3 gm [4]
Important formulation
As per A.P.I.[5]
- Madhukasava
- Mrudvikasava
- Karpuradyarka
- Chyavanprasha avaleha
- Anu taila
- Chandanadi taila
- Khadiradi gutika
- Swasahara kashaya churna
- Guduchyadi taila
Current availability
Available India – himalayan region , assama, manipur.
Current researches
References
- ↑ Anonymous. The Ayurvedic Pharmacopoeia of India. Department of Ayush, Ministry of Health nd Family welfare, Govt. of India, New Delhi, Part I. 1986; Volume 04 :02
- ↑ Pro. Krushnachandra Chunekar, Bhavaprakash Nighantu. Reprint Edition 2020, Chaukhambha Bharati Academy, Karpuradi varga, verse no.- 21,22
- ↑ Dr. Indradev Tripathi , Raja Nighantu of pandit Narhari, ed.2006, Chaukhambha Krishnadas Academy, Varanasi, chandanadi varga verse no- 85,87,89,91,92
- ↑ Anonymous. The Ayurvedic Pharmacopoeia of India. Department of Ayush, Ministry of Health nd Family welfare, Govt. of India, New Delhi, Part I. 1986; Volume 04 :02
- ↑ Anonymous. The Ayurvedic Pharmacopoeia of India. Department of Ayush, Ministry of Health nd Family welfare, Govt. of India, New Delhi, Part I. 1986; Volume 04 :02