Makusthaka medicinal plant, regional names, family and synonyms

Makusthaka medicinal plant, regional names, family and synonyms

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Basonym of Drug

Makusthaka

Main Synonym

Vanmudga, mukusthaka, makustha

Regional Name

Bengali : vanmuga
Gujarati : matha
Hindi : motha, mota
Marathi : matki
Tamil : tulkapyarai
Telugu : vanmudga chettu
English : aconite kidney bean

Botanical Name

Phaseolus aconitefolius

Family

Fabaceae

Classification (Gana)

Bhavprakash and kaiyadeva nighantu : dhanya varga.

Dhanvantari nighantu : suvarnadi varga.

External Morphology

2-3 feet high herb

Useful Parts

Seed

Important Phytoconstituent

Isoleucine, vitamin B9, iron, megnasium, carbohydrates, copper, phospharus

Rasa Panchak

Rasa : kashaya, madhura
Guna : laghu, ruksha
Virya : ushna
Vipaka : madhura

Action

Kaphapittahara

Therapeutic Indication

Jwaranashaka (anti-pyretic), dahaprashamana (useful to treat burning sensation), raktapittahara (treat bleeding disorder)

Therapeutic Uses

1. Jwara - leaf and seed decoction is useful for treat fever.
2. Atisara - seed powder with butter milk is useful for diarrhea.

Dose

Seed powder - 3-6 gm, decoction - 50-100 ml

Formulations

-

Adverse Effect

Not Known

Remedial Measure

Not required

Purification

Not required

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