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Basonym of Drug
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Dugdhika
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Main Synonym
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Swaduparni, kshira, vikshirini, kshirika
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Regional Name
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Bengali : kharui, kerai
Gujarati : dudheli
Hindi : khirani, dudhiya
Tamil : nanaabaala
Telugu : amupachai arissi
English : garden spurge, pill-bearing spurge
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Botanical Name
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Euphorbia hirta
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Family
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Euphorbiaceae
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Classification (Gana)
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Bhavapraksh nighantu : guduchyadi varga
Kaiyadeva nighantu : aushadhi varga
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External Morphology
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1 to 2 feet high herb
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Useful Parts
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Root, resin, whole plant
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Important Phytoconstituent
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Alkanes, polyphenols, oleanane, cycloartane, ursane
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Rasa Panchak
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Rasa : katu, Tikta
Guna : guru, ruksha, ushna
Virya : ushna
Vipaka : Katu |
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Action
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kaphahara
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Therapeutic Indication
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Vishahara (anti-poisonous), kusthaghna (useful in skin disorders) chakshushya (good for eyes)
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Therapeutic Uses
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1. Stanyashodhana - root decoction is useful to treat diseases related to breast milk.
2. Visha - root powder with honey is applied to the snake bite, and is also used internally.
3. Swasa - whole plant decoction is also useful in asthma.
4. Anjannamika - paste is also useful as a fomentation to the stye.
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Dose
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Juice - 10-20 drops, powder - 300 to 600 mg
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Formulations
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Gagana Sundara rasa
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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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