Basonym of Drug
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Makhanna
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Main Synonym
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Padmabija, paniyaphala, paniyaphala
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Regional Name
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Hindi : makhana
Marathi : makhane
Bengali : makhana
Telugu : mellunipadamamu
English : gorgon fruit
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Botanical Name
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Euryale ferox salisb
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Family
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Nymphaeaceae
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Classification (Gana)
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Bhavaprakash nighantu : aamradi phala varga
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External Morphology
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Small aquatic plant
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Useful Parts
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Fruit
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Important Phytoconstituent
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Protein, carbohydrates, kerotine, phosphorus, iron, oil
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Rasa Panchak
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Rasa : madhura
Guna : guru, snigdha
Virya : shita
Vipaka : madhura
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Action
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Raktapittahara
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Therapeutic Indication
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Vrushya (aphrodisiac), balya (strengthening), shukramehahara (useful to treat reproductive disorders), dahahara (decreases burning sensations)
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Therapeutic Uses
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1. Vrushya - fruit powder with milk is beneficial as an aphrodisiac.
2. Dorbalya - powder with sugar or honey is beneficial for debility.
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Dose
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Powder - 5-20 gm
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Formulations
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Paustik churna
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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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