Durva
Cynodon dactylon Pers.
| Section/Chapter | Herb database/Durva |
|---|---|
| Botanical name(s) | Cynodon dactylon Pers. |
| Contributors | -- |
| Year of publication | 2023 |
| Publisher | Charak Samhita Research, Training and Skill Development Centre |
| DOI | Awaited |
English name
Synonyms in Charak Samhita
Duba, Shataparva, Sheetapaki, Doob
Reference in Charak Samhita and its actions
| Sr.no. | Reference in Charak Samhita | Activity |
| 1 | Sutra sthana 4/9(48) | Sandnyasthapana mahakashaya |
| 2 | Cha.sa.Chi.3/258 | As an ingredient of Chandanadhya taila. |
| 3 | Cha.Sa.Chi.4/67 | Used along with Atarushakadi kwath. |
| 4 | Cha.Sa.Chi.4/100 | Used in Nasagata raktapitta. |
| 5 | Cha. Sa. Chikitsa Sthana 12/72 | As an Unmardan dravya in Kaphaj Shvayathu |
| 6 | Cha. Sa. Chikitsa
Sthana14/215 |
Used for avagah in rakta arsha. |
| 7 | Cha. Sa. Chi. 16/121 | As an ingredient of Nagkesaradi Ghrit |
| 8 | Cha.Sa.Chi.21/75 | As an ingredient of Shadvaladi pradeha. |
| 9 | Cha.Sa.Chi.21/77 | As an ingredient of Naladadi pralepa. |
| 10 | Cha.Sa.Chi.21/96 | For vrana-ropana, durva svarasa siddha ghrita is used. |
Ayurvedic pharmacological properties
| Sr.no. | Pharmacological criteria | Properties |
| 1 | Taste (rasa) | |
| 2 | Potency (veerya) | |
| 3 | Post digestion effect (vipaka) | |
| 4 | Qualities (guna) | |
| 5 | Actions (karma) |
Current availability
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Current researches
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