Vasa
Adhatoda vasica Nees.
| Section/Chapter | Herb database/Vasa |
|---|---|
| Botanical name(s) | Adhatoda vasica Nees. |
| Contributors | -- |
| Year of publication | 2023 |
| Publisher | Charak Samhita Research, Training and Skill Development Centre |
| DOI | Awaited |
English name
Malabar nut
Synonyms in Charak Samhita
Vrushaka, Vrushamula, Simhika, Atarushaka, Tamra, Aturasa, Simhasya, Simhika, Bhishakmata, Tamra, Vrusha.
Reference in Charak Samhita and its actions
| Sr.no. | Reference in Charak Samhita | Activity |
| 1 | Sutra sthana 3/3 | Siddhatama churna pradeha |
| 2 | Sutra Sthana 14/31 | Dravya for Nadi Sweda |
| 3 | Ch Su 27/96 | Shaka Varga |
| 4 | Vimana Sthana 8/143 | Tiktaskandha |
| 5 | Cha. Sa. Chikitsa sthana 1/1/64 | In formulation of chyavanaprasha |
| 6 | Cha.sa.Chi.3/222 | As an ingredient of Vasadi Ghrita. |
| 7 | Cha.sa.Chi.3/247 | Used in niruha basti. |
| 8 | Cha.sa.Chi.3/258 | As an ingredient of Chandanadhya taila. |
| 9 | Cha.Sa.Chi.4/65 | As an ingredient of Atarushakadi kwatha. |
| 10 | Cha.Sa.Chi.4/88 | As an ingredient of Vasaghrita. |
| 11 | Cha.Sa.Chi5/126 | Ingredient in Vasa Ghrit for Pittaj Gulma |
| 12 | Cha. Sa. Chikitsa Sthana 8/105 | Ghrit preparation in treatment of Daha |
| 13 | Cha. Sa. Chikitsa Sthana 12/67 | As a Snan dravya for Bahyaprayogarth |
| 14 | Cha. Sa. Chikitsa Sthana 12/72 | As an Unmardan dravya in Kaphaj Shvayathu |
| 15 | Cha. Sa. Chikitsa Sthana 14/44 | Used in avasechana in arsha roga |
| 16 | Cha. Sa. Chikitsa Sthana 14/153 | As an ingredient of dvitiya phalarista |
| 17 | Cha. Sa. Chikitsa Sthana 14/214 | Used for parisechana in rakta arsha |
| 18 | Cha. Sa. Ch. 15/125 | As an ingredient of candanadhya ghrit |
| 19 | Cha.Sa. Chi.23/243 | As an ingredient of Amruta ghrita. |
| 20 | Cha.sa.Chi.26/52 | Used in Sarva mutrakruchhra. |
| 21 | Cha.sa.Chi.26/60 | As an ingredient of Pashanbhedadi churna. |
| 22 | Cha.sa.Chi.26/69 | As an ingredient of Karpasmooladi yoga. |
| 23 | Cha.sa.Chi.26/239 | Used in Kaphaja netra roga for Aaschotana karma. |
| 24 | Cha.Sa.Chi.28/170 | As an ingredient of Vrushamuladi taila. |
| 25 | Cha.Sa.chi.29/152 | As an ingredient of Triphaladi kalka in tridoshaja shola. |
Ayurvedic pharmacological properties
| Sr.no. | Pharmacological criteria | Properties |
| 1 | Taste (rasa) | Bitter (tikta), 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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