Dhava
Anogeissus latifolia Wall.
| Section/Chapter | Herb database/Dhava |
|---|---|
| Botanical name(s) | Anogeissus latifolia Wall. |
| Contributors | -- |
| Year of publication | 2023 |
| Publisher | Charak Samhita Research, Training and Skill Development Centre |
| DOI | Awaited |
English name
Axle-wood
Synonyms in Charak Samhita
Dhava, Nandi Taru, Dhurandhara
Reference in Charak Samhita and its actions
| Sr.no. | Reference in Charak Samhita | Activity |
| 1 | Sutra sthana 3/3 | Siddhatama churna pradeha |
| 2 | Vimana Sthana 8/144 | Kashaya-skandha |
| 3 | Cha. Sa. Chikitsa sthana
1/2/12 |
In formulation of baladi rasayana |
| 4 | Cha.sa. Chi.3/258 | As an ingredient of Chandanadhya taila. |
| 5 | Cha. Sa. Chikitsa Sthana 6/28 | Used for making decoction in Kaphaj prameh |
| 6 | Cha. Sa. Chikitsa Sthana 7/124 | Bahyaprayogarth Lepa in Vata-Kaphaj Kushth |
| 7 | Cha. Sa. Chikitsa Sthana 7/129 | Abhyantar and Bahyaprayogartha-Pana, Snan |
| 8 | Cha. Sa. Chikitsa Sthana14/214 | Used for parisechana in rakta arsha |
| 9 | Cha.Sa.Chi.21/88 | For pradeha prayoga in kaphaja visarpa. |
| 10 | Cha.sa.Chi.26/57 | Used in Kaphaja mutrakruchhra. |
| 11 | Cha.Sa.Chi.30/75 | As an ingredient of Udumbaradi taila. |
| 12 | Cha.Sa.Chi.30/82 | For yoni prakshalana. |
| 13 | Cha.Sa.Chi.30/108 | Used in the treatment of Vipluta. |
Ayurvedic pharmacological properties
| Sr.no. | Pharmacological criteria | Properties |
| 1 | Taste (rasa) | Astringent (kashaya) |
| 2 | Potency (veerya) | Cold (sheeta) |
| 3 | Post digestion effect (vipaka) | Pungent (katu) |
| 4 | Qualities (guna) | Light (laghu), Rough (ruksha) |
| 5 | Actions (karma) | Pacify Kapha and Pitta |
Current availability
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Current researches
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