1. Names:

Sanskrit:	Madagandha, Parvathi, Uma, Suverchala, Nilpushpika		Enlarge photo
English:	Flaxseed
Botanical:	Linum usitatissimum
Hindi:	Alsi
Telugu:	Avise
Common names:	Alashi, Tisi, Vlix, Kete, Auma, Ho ma, Sonnbiam, Linseed, Cerucana, Devi, Javasa, Kayavu, Alivirai, Kayavu
Family name:	Linaceae

2. Parts used:

• Seeds

3. Properties and Action According to Indigenous Medical Systems:

• Rasa: Mathura.
• Veerya: Seetaveerya.

4. Uses:

• Good remedy for chronic constipation.
• It cures irritable colon.
• The external application cures local inflammation.
• Recommended herb for chest congestion and Gonorrhea.
• It cures irritation of urinary canal and diarrhea.

5. Names due to Physical properties:

• Alpa: Delicate plant.

6. Names due to Medical properties:

• Vranahari: Cures vranas.

7. Reference:

Sustoota kalpa stanam, Vasthu guna deepika, Vasthu guna prakashika, Chakradatta, Susrutam, Basabarajeezam, Bhavaprakashika, Vangacena, Charakasamhita, Vagvatamu, Hareetasamhita, Srijanakalpavalli.

8. Caution:

Over dosage may cause stomach irritation.

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