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Basonym of Drug
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Kaidarya
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Main Synonym
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Kalashakh, kaidarya
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Regional Name
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Gujarati : mitho limdo
Hindi : kadi patta
Malayalam : kariveppu
Telugu : karivepaku
Tamil : kariveppikai
English : curry leaves
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Botanical Name
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Murraya koenigii
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Family
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Rutaceae
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Classification (Gana)
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Aacharya Charaka : kanthya, sangyasthapana mahakashaya
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External Morphology
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5-10 feet high tree
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Useful Parts
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Leaves, root
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Important Phytoconstituent
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Calcium, carbohydrates, glycosides, aminoacids, sterols, vitamin A,B,C,E
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Rasa Panchak
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Rasa : Tikta, Kashaya, madhura
Guna : laghu, ruksha
Virya : shita
Vipaka : katu
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Action
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Kaphapittahara
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Therapeutic Indication
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Kandughna (treat pruritus), kusthaghna (useful in skin disorders), deepen (appetizer), vishahara (anti-poisonous), balya (bulk-promoting), keshya(good for hair)
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Therapeutic Uses
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1. Palitya - curry leaves paste with coconut oil is applied to the scalp for premature hair graying.
2. Mukhpaka - paste of leaves is applied to the mouth ulcers.
3. Kandu - oil prepared with curry leaves is beneficial in pruritus.
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Dose
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Leaves powder - 3-6 gm
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Formulations
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Kaidaryadi Kashaya, kalashakadi 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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