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1. Names:

Sanskrit: Bhunimba, Kirata  
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English: The Creat, The great king of bitters  
Botanical: Andrographis paniculata  
Hindi: Kalmegh, Kirayat  
Telugu: Neelaveemu  
Common names: Kaalamegha, Yavatikta, Shwetatikta, Shwetakunha, Shankini, Sookshmapushapa, Tiktaphala, Yavi, Yashaswni, Nilavempu Kalmegh, Bhuineem, Kalmegh, Kirayat Kalmegh, Kariyatu, Mahatita, Nelaberu, Kiriyattu, Nelaveppu, Olikiryata, Bhunimba, Nilavembu, Qusabhuva, Qasabuzzarirah, Chiretta Justicia paniculata
 
Family name: Acanthaceae  

2. Parts used:

  • Whole plant

3. Properties and Action According to Indigenous Medical Systems:

  • Rasa: Bitter.
  • Veerya: Seeta veerya.
  • Vipaka: Kara.

4. Uses:

  • It is febrifuge, alterative, anthelmintic antipyretic, hepatic stimulant, blood-purifie, anodyne in nature.
  • Good remedy for debility, diabetes, consumption, influenza, bronchitis, general debility, dysentery, liver and digestive ailments, colic pain, itching and piles.
  • It has good affect on liver.
  • It is a good medicine for Cholera.

5. Names due to Physical properties:

  • Parvataha: Lives in mountains and hills.
  • Hemakandaha: Golden coloured stem.

6. Names due to Medical properties:

  • Chardighnaha: Prevents vomiting.
  • Nidrari: Induces sleep.

7. Reference:

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


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