Basonym of Drug
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Kampillaka
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Main Synonym
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Raktanga, rechana, karkasha, varnaka, ranjanaka, saurastrika
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Regional Name
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Gujarati : kapilo
Hindi : kabila
Kannada : kunkundamar
Tamil : kungumum
Telugu : kunkum
English : monkeyface tree
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Botanical Name
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Mallotus philippensis
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Family
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Euphorbiaceae
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Classification (Gana)
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Aacharya charaka : virechana gana
Aacharya sushruta : shyamadi, adhobhagahara
Aacharya vagbhatta : shyamadi, nikumbhadi
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External Morphology
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8-10 meter high tree
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Useful Parts
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Flower, fruit hair
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Important Phytoconstituent
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Rottlerine, isorottlerine, aleurifolic acid, saponin, Mallotus A & B
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Rasa Panchak
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Rasa : katu
Guna : Laghu, tikshna, ruksha
Virya : ushna
Vipaka : Katu |
Action
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Vatakaphahara
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Therapeutic Indication
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Krimighna (anti-helminthic), rechaka (purgative), adhmanhara (anti-flatulent), udardahara (useful in urticaria)
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Therapeutic Uses
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1. Krimi - kampillaka seed hair powder with purana guda is beneficial in worm infestation.
2. Udarshoola - kampillaka powder with madhu and sharkara is useful in abdominal pain.
3. Vibandh - kampillaka powder with aargvadha fruit pulp is beneficial in chronic constipation.
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Dose
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0.5-1 gm
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Formulations
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Vidangadi churna, krumighatini vati, jivantyadi yamak
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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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