Makhanna medicinal plant, regional names, family and synonyms

Makhanna medicinal plant, regional names, family and synonyms

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Basonym of Drug

Makhanna

Main Synonym

Padmabija, paniyaphala, paniyaphala

Regional Name

Hindi : makhana
Marathi : makhane
Bengali : makhana
Telugu : mellunipadamamu
English : gorgon fruit

Botanical Name

Euryale ferox salisb

Family

Nymphaeaceae

Classification (Gana)

Bhavaprakash nighantu : aamradi phala varga

External Morphology

Small aquatic plant

Useful Parts

Fruit

Important Phytoconstituent

Protein, carbohydrates, kerotine, phosphorus, iron, oil

Rasa Panchak

Rasa : madhura
Guna : guru, snigdha
Virya : shita
Vipaka : madhura

Action

Raktapittahara

Therapeutic Indication

Vrushya (aphrodisiac), balya (strengthening), shukramehahara (useful to treat reproductive disorders), dahahara (decreases burning sensations)

Therapeutic Uses

1. Vrushya - fruit powder with milk is beneficial as an aphrodisiac.
2. Dorbalya - powder with sugar or honey is beneficial for debility.

Dose

Powder - 5-20 gm

Formulations

Paustik churna

Adverse Effect

Not Known

Remedial Measure

Not required

Purification

Not required

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