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Basonym of Drug
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Jatiphala
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Main Synonym
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Jatikosha, malatiphala, malatiphala
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Regional Name
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Bengali : jaiphala
Gujarati : jaiphala
Hindi : jaiphal
Kannada : jajikai
Tamil : jatikkai
Telugu : jaji kaya
English : nut-meg
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Botanical Name
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Myristica fragrans Hent
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Family
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Myristicaceae
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Classification (Gana)
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Bhavaprakash nighantu : karpuradi varga.
Dhanvantari nighantu : chandanadi varga.
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External Morphology
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Evergreen aromatic tree
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Useful Parts
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Seed, seed coat, oil
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Important Phytoconstituent
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Beta-pinene, safrol, methyleugenol, myristicin, verrucosin, lignans, nectandrin, trimyristin
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Rasa Panchak
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Rasa : Tikta, katu
Guna : laghu, tikshna
Virya : ushna
Vipaka : katu
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Action
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Kaphavatahara
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Therapeutic Indication
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Deepen (appetizer), vrushya (aphrodisiac), grahi (reduce excessive secretions), swarya (good for throat), krimighna (anti-helminthic), kasahara (treat cough), trushnahara (treat excessive thirst)
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Therapeutic Uses
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1. Atisara - jatiphala powder with sunthi powder paste is beneficial in diarrhea.
2. Vipadika - in cracked heal, jatiphala powder with ghee is applied.
3. Udarshoola - roasted powder is beneficial in abdominal pain.
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Dose
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Powder - 0.5-1 gm, oil - 1-3 drops
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Formulations
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Jatiphaladi churna, lavangachatusama churna
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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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