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Basonym of Drug
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Bhurjapatra
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Main Synonym
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Bahuvalkala, sucharma, charmi, lekhya-patraka
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Regional Name
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Bengali : bhujipatra
Hindi : bhojpatra
Telugu : bhurjapatramu
English : silver birch |
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Botanical Name
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Betula utilis
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Family
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Betulaceae
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Classification (Gana)
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Aacharya shusruta in salsaradi gana.
Acharya vagbhatta mentioned bhurjapatra in asanadi gana.
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External Morphology
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30-40 meter high big tree
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Useful Parts
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Stem bark, and leaves
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Important Phytoconstituent
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Botulin, lupeol, letulic acid, beta- sitosterol, methyl betulonate
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Rasa Panchak
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Rasa : kashaya
Guna : Laghu
Virya : ushna
Vipaka : Katu |
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Action
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Tridoshahaman
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Therapeutic Indication
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Medohara (anti-obesity), vishaghna(anti-toxic), apasmarhara(anti-epileptic)
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Therapeutic Uses
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1. Garbhasanga - bhurjapatra paste is applied in abnormality in pregnancy.
2. Garbharogas - sarsapa, Nimba leaves, arka roots, aparajita, and ghee are useful for fumigation in uterus diseases. |
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Dose
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Decoction - 10-20 ml, powder - 3-6 gm
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Formulations
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Chandrodaya agada, ksharagada, kshara taila
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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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