Botanical Name: Peristrophe bicalyculata Nees.
Family: Acanthaceae
Introduction:
Mainly using in siddha and unani for Insomnia.
Names in different Indian languages
| English | |
|---|---|
| Hindi | |
| Kannada | |
| Malayalam | Orukal njondi |
| Sanskrit | Kaakajanghaa |
| Tamil | Chebisa |
| Telugu | |
| Unani | |
| Folk | Masi |
Synonyms
Nadikaantaa,Praachibalaa, Sulomshaa, Kaakatikta, Kaakajanghaa
Classification according to Charaka, Susrutha & Vagbhata
| Charaka | |
|---|---|
| Susrutha | |
| Vagbhata |
Varieties & adulterants – (CV – controversy, AD – adulterants)
Anthriscus cerefolium Hoffm – CV
Morphology
It is a perennial herb, grows 40-60 cm height
Leaves – elliptical, simple, opposite,
Flower – yellowish
Fruit – globose
Distribution & Habitat
All over India as weed
Karma –
Anti tuberculosis activity
Indication:
T.B, insomnia
Part used:
Root
Dosage:
Powder 2-4 g
Decoction 50-100 ml
Therapeutic Uses:
- Root powder in honey useful in insomnia