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''Snuhi'' and ''arka latex'' processed oil is made into ointment with the base of beeswax helps to heal ''dushtavrana''.(Sahasrayoga)

''Snuhi'' and ''arka latex'' processed oil is made into ointment with the base of beeswax helps to heal ''dushtavrana''.(Sahasrayoga)

According to ''Shodala'' application of Latex of ''snuhi'' helps to hasten the delivery of child in ''mudagarbha'' (Obstructed labor).[26] [5-7]  

According to ''Shodala'' application of Latex of ''snuhi'' helps to hasten the delivery of child in ''mudagarbha'' (Obstructed labor).<ref>Vd Bapalal, Nighantu Adarsha, Vol  1, Chaukhabha Bharati Academy, Varanasi,II Edition,1999, p.no  474</ref> [5-7]  

Latex is collected at the end of winter as it has optimum quality in it. If collected soon after the rainy season it may be very much diluted and if collected in summer one may not get sufficient quantity of latex.

Latex is collected at the end of winter as it has optimum quality in it. If collected soon after the rainy season it may be very much diluted and if collected in summer one may not get sufficient quantity of latex.

The said varieties of ''snuhi'' are called as ''manasa'' (''bahukantaka'') and ''sohanta'' (''alpakantaka'') in West Bengal. There are nearly 56 species of Euphorbia. P. V. Sharma opines that even though there are many varieties of ''snuhi'' few important among them are ''tridhara''(Euphorbia antiquoram Linn), ''saptadhara'' (Euphorbia royleana Boiss) ''chimiya'' (Euphorbia tirucauli Linn). Euphorbia nivulia Buch Ham is considered as ''mahavriksha''.[27]

The said varieties of ''snuhi'' are called as ''manasa'' (''bahukantaka'') and ''sohanta'' (''alpakantaka'') in West Bengal. There are nearly 56 species of Euphorbia. P. V. Sharma opines that even though there are many varieties of ''snuhi'' few important among them are ''tridhara''(Euphorbia antiquoram Linn), ''saptadhara'' (Euphorbia royleana Boiss) ''chimiya'' (Euphorbia tirucauli Linn). Euphorbia nivulia Buch Ham is considered as ''mahavriksha''.<ref>P V Sharma, Dravyaguna Vijnana, Chaukhambha Bharathi Academy, Varanasi, Seventeenth Edition 1996, p.no 430</ref>

''Sehunda, sudhavriksha, samantadugdha, vajhravriksha'', and ''mahavriksha'' are other synonyms explained in different ''Nighantus''.

''Sehunda, sudhavriksha, samantadugdha, vajhravriksha'', and ''mahavriksha'' are other synonyms explained in different ''Nighantus''.

In ''Kaiyyadeva Nighantu'', under ''oshadhi varga'', drug is described with few more synonyms viz. ''vajratunda, gandhira, bahusrava'' and ''kalishadhruma''. He is of opinion that it is drug of choice in chronic ailments.[28]

In ''Kaiyyadeva Nighantu'', under ''oshadhi varga'', drug is described with few more synonyms viz. ''vajratunda, gandhira, bahusrava'' and ''kalishadhruma''. He is of opinion that it is drug of choice in chronic ailments.<ref>P V Sharma, Guruprasad Sharma, Kaiyadeva Nighantu,Chaukhmbha Orientalia, II Edition, 2006,p.no 170</ref>

In ''Dhanwantari Nighantu'', it has been opined that ''snuhi'' is useful in ''visha'' (poisoning), ''adhmana'' (flatulence), ''gulma'' (tumor) and ''udara'' (ascitis).

In ''Dhanwantari Nighantu'', it has been opined that ''snuhi'' is useful in ''visha'' (poisoning), ''adhmana'' (flatulence), ''gulma'' (tumor) and ''udara'' (ascitis).

In ''Rajanighantu'' few more synonyms are mentioned like ''vatari'' (overcomes ''vata'' ), ''bhadra''( auspicious), ''vyaghranakha'' (sharp in its action), ''netrari'' (harmful to eyes) and ''dandavrikshaka'' (small tree). A variety of ''snuhi'' i.e. ''tridhara'' is said to be useful in ''rasasiddhi''.[29]

In ''Rajanighantu'' few more synonyms are mentioned like ''vatari'' (overcomes ''vata'' ), ''bhadra''( auspicious), ''vyaghranakha'' (sharp in its action), ''netrari'' (harmful to eyes) and ''dandavrikshaka'' (small tree). A variety of ''snuhi'' i.e. ''tridhara'' is said to be useful in ''rasasiddhi''.<ref>Indradev Tripathi, Rajanighantu of Pt Narahari, Chaukhmbha Orientalia 4th Edition,2006,p.no 272</ref>

Ghee prepared with ''snuhi'' latex is useful in ''gulma, udara'' and ''garavisha''.(Ch. Chi. 13/138). [30]

Ghee prepared with ''snuhi'' latex is useful in ''gulma, udara'' and ''garavisha''.(Ch. Chi. 13/138). <ref>R K Sharma, Bhagwan Das,Agnivesha, Charaka Samhita, Vol III, Chaukhambha Sanskrit Series,2009, P.No 559</ref>

In ''arsha, alepa'' (paste) of ''snuhi'' latex with powder of turmeric is done.(Ch. Chi. 14/52-57)(Su. Chi. 6/12).[31]

In ''arsha, alepa'' (paste) of ''snuhi'' latex with powder of turmeric is done.(Ch. Chi. 14/52-57)(Su. Chi. 6/12).<ref>R K Sharma, Bhagwan Das,Agnivesha, Charaka Samhita, Vol III, Chaukhambha Sanskrit Series,2009, P.No 593</ref>

In ''shwitra'' (leucoderma) ''bhallataka'' (Semecarpus anacardium) is immersed in cow’s urine for 3 days dried in the shade and made into paste with ''snuhi'' latex and applied to the affected part.(As. Hri. Chi. 20/11).[32]

In ''shwitra'' (leucoderma) ''bhallataka'' (Semecarpus anacardium) is immersed in cow’s urine for 3 days dried in the shade and made into paste with ''snuhi'' latex and applied to the affected part.(As. Hri. Chi. 20/11).<ref>K R Shrikantha Murthy, Vagbhathas Ashtanga Hridaya, Vol II,Chaukhambha Krishnadas Academy, Varanasi,2009, p.no 82</ref>

In ''udararoga'', ghee prepared with ''dadhimanda'' is administered. (Ch. Chi. 13/141).[33]

In ''udararoga'', ghee prepared with ''dadhimanda'' is administered. (Ch. Chi. 13/141).<ref>R K Sharma, Bhagwan Das,Agnivesha, Charaka Samhita, Vol III, Chaukhambha Sanskrit Series,2009, P.No 559</ref>

In ''vicharchika'' (eczema) – ''sarshapa'' (mustard plant) is made into a paste is concealed in ''snuhi'' plant which is cooked in the fire, is applied on eczema. The same has been explained in Chakradutta as grihadhoomadi lepa.[34]

In ''vicharchika'' (eczema) – ''sarshapa'' (mustard plant) is made into a paste is concealed in ''snuhi'' plant which is cooked in the fire, is applied on eczema. The same has been explained in Chakradutta as grihadhoomadi lepa.<ref>P V Sharma, Chakradatta, Chaukhambha Orientalia,Varanasi, Edition 2007, p.no 394</ref>

Snehalavana prepared with snuhi is very much useful in vatavyadhi (Su. Chi. 4/31).[35]

Snehalavana prepared with snuhi is very much useful in vatavyadhi (Su. Chi. 4/31).<ref>K R Shrikantha Murthy, Illustrated Sushruta Samhita, Vol II,Chaukhambha Orientalia,Varanasi, Edition 2008,  p.no 62</ref>

To protect from masoorika snuhi studded with red flag should be placed in an earthen pot and placed in the house (Chakradutta 54/48).[36]

To protect from masoorika snuhi studded with red flag should be placed in an earthen pot and placed in the house (Chakradutta 54/48).<ref>P V Sharma, Chakradatta, Chaukhambha Orientalia,Varanasi, Edition 2007, p.no 433</ref>

''Snuhyadya taila'' is useful in baldness and hair loss (Chakradutta).[37]

''Snuhyadya taila'' is useful in baldness and hair loss (Chakradutta).<ref>P V Sharma, Chakradatta, Chaukhambha Orientalia,Varanasi, Edition 2007, p.no 446</ref>

''Snuhi ksheera'' is considered to be toxic, thus it needs  purification prior to its therapeutic usage. ''Bilvadi'' drugs reduce the severe intensity of the latex and help to bring out the necessary action. Thus purified latex is given with seven different adjuvants according to individuals and physicians need.[10-12½]  

''Snuhi ksheera'' is considered to be toxic, thus it needs  purification prior to its therapeutic usage. ''Bilvadi'' drugs reduce the severe intensity of the latex and help to bring out the necessary action. Thus purified latex is given with seven different adjuvants according to individuals and physicians need.[10-12½]