Dugdhika

Euphorbia thymifolia Linn.

Section/Chapter Herb database/ Dugdhika
Botanical name(s) Euphorbia thymifolia Linn.
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Year of publication 2022
Publisher Charak Samhita Research, Training and Skill Development Centre
DOI Awaited

English name

Synonyms in Charak Samhita

Kshirini, Svaduparni

Reference in Charak Samhita and its actions

Herbs and their activities
Sr.no. Reference in Charak Samhita Activity
1 Ch.Vi.8/136 Virechana Dravyani
2 Cha. Sa. Chikitsa Sthana 8/131 Diet and drinks for Diarrhoea in Rajyakshma
3 Cha Sa.Chikitsa Sthan14/198 Used in raktarsha
4 Cha.Sa.Chi.21/83 For pradeha prayoga in Vata-Pittaja visarpa.

Ayurvedic pharmacological properties

Properties
Sr.no. Pharmacological criteria Properties
1 Taste (rasa) Pungent (katu), Bitter (tikta), Sweet (madhura)
2 Potency (veerya) Hot (ushna)
3 Post digestion effect (vipaka) Pungent (katu)
4 Qualities (Guna) Heavy (guru), Rough (ruksha), Sharp (tikshna)
5 Actions (karma) Pacify Kapha and Pitta

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