| 1. Names:
 Sanskrit: |
Vachha |
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| English:
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Calamus |
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| Botanical: |
Acorus calamus |
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| Hindi: |
Vasaka |
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| Telugu: |
Vasa |
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| Common
names: |
Calamus, Vacha, Bach, Vasambu,
Baje, Vayambu, Vasa, Agri-turki |
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| Family
name: |
Aroideae, Araceae |
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2. Parts used:
3. Properties and Action According to Indigenous
Medical Systems:
- Rasa: Bitter and spice.
- Veerya: Ushna veerya.
4. Uses:
- It is recommended for epilepsy.
- It is a good remedy for inflammatory swellings.
- The powder of vasa heals the wounds.
- This is a good remedy for angina [severe sore throat],arthritis,
asthma and diarrhea.
- It also helps to cure gum diseases, colic pain, dyspepsia
cough and deafness
Deafness, dyspepsia, gastritis.
- Good remedy for hysteria, insanity, laryngitis, loss
of appetite and nasal congestion,
Neuralgia, rheumatism, shock, sinus headaches, sinusitis,
ulcers.
- The nature of this herb as follows: aromatic, stimulant,
carminative, diuretic, astringent, anthelmintic, mild laxative
and aphrodisiac.
- It helps the patient to recover from habitual constipation,
flatulence and paralytic and nervous affections.
5. Names due to Physical properties:
- Ugragandha: With pungent smell.
- Deerga patraka: With long leaves.
6. Names due to Medical properties:
- Smriti sagari: Develops memory power.
7. Reference:
Anubhoota,Vaidya manorama, Vasthu guna deepika,Vasthu guna
prakashika, Chakradatta, Susrutam, Basavarajeezam, Bhavaprakashika,
Vangacena, Charakasamhita, Vagvatamu, Hareetasamhita, Srijanakalpavalli
8. Caution:
Heavy dosage may cause vomiting.
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