अर्थसाधकः – Putranjiva roxburghii

 

Name – पुत्रजीवः

Botanical name – Putranjiva roxburghii

Description – This consists of the seeds of Putranjiva roxburghii Wall. of the family Euphorbiaceae.

Chemical Constituents- It contains an oil with glycerides of certain acids and sitosterol

Use – It is used in colds and fevers. They are believed to be productive of impregnation