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Basonym of Drug
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Masoora
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Main Synonym
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Mangalya, mangalyaka, masoorika
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Regional Name
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Bengali : masuri
Gujarati : masur
Hindi : masuri
Marathi : masur
Tamil : misur
Telugu : masur pappu
English : lentil
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Botanical Name
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Ervum lens Linn
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Family
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Fabaceae
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Classification (Gana)
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Bhavprakash and kaiyadeva nighantu : dhanya varga.
Dhanvantari nighantu : suvarnadi varga
Raja nighantu : shalyadi varga
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External Morphology
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2-3 feet high herb
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Useful Parts
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Seeds
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Important Phytoconstituent
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Zeaxanthin, protein, fiber, Isoleucine, vitamin B6, iron, thiamine, magnesium, carbohydrates, copper, phosphorus
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Rasa Panchak
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Rasa : kashaya, madhura
Guna : laghu, ruksha
Virya : ushna
Vipaka : madhura
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Action
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Kaphapittahara
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Therapeutic Indication
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Jwaranashaka (anti-pyretic), dahaprashamana (useful to treat burning sensation), raktapittahara (treat bleeding disorder)
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Therapeutic Uses
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1. Vibandh - leaves decoction is useful to treat constipation.
2. Dusta Vrana - seed powder with honey is useful to treat the chronic wound.
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Dose
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Seed powder - 3-6 gm, decoction - 50-100 ml
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Formulations
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Mukhdushikahari lepa, tarayntadi Kashaya
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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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