Botanical Name: Pouzolzia zeylanica (L) Bennett
Family: Urticaceae
Introduction:
In folk this plant using for urinary calculi.
Names in different Indian languages
| English | |
|---|---|
| Hindi | |
| Kannada | |
| Malayalam | Naykunniyappa |
| Sanskrit | |
| Tamil | Kalluruki |
| Telugu | |
| Unani | |
| Folk |
Synonyms
Pouzolzia indica (L) Gaud
Classification according to Charaka, Susrutha & Vagbhata
| Charaka | |
|---|---|
| Susrutha | |
| Vagbhata |
Varieties & adulterants – (CV – controversy, AD – adulterants)
Morphology
This herb, grows 20-40 cm height,
Leaves – lanceolate-ovate, simple, alternate
Flower – greenish white
Fruit – globose
Distribution & Habitat
All over India
Karma –
Anti inflammatory , carminative,
Indication:
Gastritis , colic, worms, sores, boil, ulcer
Part used:
Whole plants
Dosage:
Leaf juice 10-15 ml
Powder 2-4 g
Decoction 50-100 ml
Therapeutic Uses:
- Decoction useful in washing ulcers
