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This chapter describes the use of ''dhamargava'' (Luffa cylindrica) for the purpose of inducing ''vamana'' (emesis). For this, its tender leaves, fruits and flowers are used. Total 60 preparations by using different medium like milk, juice of cow dung, horse dung, ghee, alcohol and decoction of various drugs like ''dhanyaka, tumburu'' etc. In this reference ''vati'' (pill) is prepared of the size of ''kola'' (jujuba). In one preparation emesis is induced after inhaling the powdered fruit sprinkled over the flower of water lily etc. ''Dhamargava'' is used to treat ''gara visha'' (poisoning), ''gulma''(Lump in abdomen), ''udara roga'' ( swellings in abdomen including ascitis), ''kasa'' (cough), ''mano vikara'' (mental disorders) and various chronic and deep seated diseases.

This chapter describes the use of ''dhamargava'' (Luffa cylindrica) for the purpose of inducing ''vamana'' (emesis). For this, its tender leaves, fruits and flowers are used. Total 60 preparations by using different medium like milk, juice of cow dung, horse dung, ghee, alcohol and decoction of various drugs like ''dhanyaka, tumburu'' etc. In this reference ''vati'' (pill) is prepared of the size of ''kola'' (jujuba). In one preparation emesis is induced after inhaling the powdered fruit sprinkled over the flower of water lily etc. ''Dhamargava'' is used to treat ''gara visha'' (poisoning), ''gulma''(Lump in abdomen), ''udara roga'' ( swellings in abdomen including ascitis), ''kasa'' (cough), ''mano vikara'' (mental disorders) and various chronic and deep seated diseases.

'''Keywords''': ''Dhamargava, Vamana,'' Luffa cylindrical, ''Gara visha''.

'''Keywords''': ''Dhamargava, Vamana,'' Luffa cylindrica, ''Gara visha''.

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