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Adiantum lunulatum Burm.f.
| Section/Chapter | Herb database/Hamsapadi |
|---|---|
| Botanical name(s) | Adiantum lunulatum Burm.f. |
| Contributors | -- |
| Year of publication | 2023 |
| Publisher | Charak Samhita Research, Training and Skill Development Centre |
| DOI | Awaited |
English name
Maiden hair
Synonyms in Charak Samhita
Hamsapadi, Hansapadi, Hamsaraja, Raktapadi
Reference in Charak Samhita and its actions
| Sr.no. | Reference in Charak Samhita | Activity |
| 1 | Sutra sthana 4/9(9) | Kanthya mahakashaya |
| 2 | Ch Vi 8/139 | Madhur skanda |
| 3 | Cha.Sa.Chi.23/220 | Used in the treatment of poisin of nail and teeth |
| 4 | Cha.Sa.chi.29/92 | As an ingredient of Madhuparnyadi taila. |
Ayurvedic pharmacological properties
| Sr.no. | Pharmacological criteria | Properties |
| 1 | Taste (rasa) | Astringent (kashaya) |
| 2 | Potency (veerya) | Cold (sheeta) |
| 3 | Post digestion effect (vipaka) | Sweet (madhura) |
| 4 | Qualities (guna) | Heavy (guru) |
| 5 | Actions (karma) | Pacify Kapha and Pitta |
Current availability
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