| 1. Names:
 Sanskrit: |
Bhunimba, Kirata |
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| English:
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The Creat, The great king of bitters |
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| Botanical: |
Andrographis paniculata |
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| Hindi: |
Kalmegh, Kirayat |
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| Telugu: |
Neelaveemu |
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| 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
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| Family
name: |
Acanthaceae |
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2. Parts used:
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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