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Basonym of Drug
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Ashwagola
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Main Synonym
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Isadgola, shitabija, ishvaragola, ashvakarna
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Regional Name
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Gujarati : othami jiru
Hindi : safed jira
Kannada : isapgolu
Tamil : isappa
Telugu : isapgola
English : psyllium husk, spogel seeds, isphagul
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Botanical Name
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Plantago ovata Forsk
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Family
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Plantaginaceae
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Classification (Gana)
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In Shaligram nighantu as isadagola.
In Siddhabheshajamanimala as ishvarbola.
In ayurvedavigyana as shitabija.
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External Morphology
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Annual small herb
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Useful Parts
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Seeds, husk
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Important Phytoconstituent
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Planteose, asparagine, stachyose, raffinose, valine, alanaine
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Rasa Panchak
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Rasa : madhura
Guna : guru, snigdha, pichhila
Virya : shita
Vipaka : madhura
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Action
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Kaphapittahara
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Therapeutic Indication
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Mutrala (diuretic), balya (strengthening), grahi (reduce excessive secretions)
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Therapeutic Uses
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1. Vibandha - husk with hot water or hot milk at night is beneficial in constipation.
2. Trushna - powder with honey and cold water is given in excessive thirst.
3. Daha - soaked husk with rock sugar and water is beneficial in burning sensations.
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Dose
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Powder - 5-10 gm
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Formulations
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-
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Adverse Effect
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Not Known
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Remedial Measure
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Not required
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Purification
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Not required
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