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| <big>'''Abstract '''</big> | | <big>'''Abstract '''</big> |
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| In this chapter several formulations of ''saptala'' (Euphorbia pilosa) and ''shankhini'' (Euphorbia dracanculoides) for ''shodhana'' (purification) are described. Sixteen formulations with different drugs are indicated for use in combination with ''saptala'' and ''shankhini''. | | In this chapter several formulations of ''saptala'' (Euphorbia pilosa) and ''shankhini'' (Euphorbia dracanculoides) for ''shodhana'' (purification) are described. Sixteen formulations with different drugs are indicated for use in combination with ''saptala'' and ''shankhini''. |
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| '''Keywords''': ''Saptala'' (Euphorbia pilosa), ''Shankhini'' (Euphorbia dracanculoides), ''Virechana'' (therapeutic purgation). | | '''Keywords''': ''Saptala'' (Euphorbia pilosa), ''Shankhini'' (Euphorbia dracanculoides), ''Virechana'' (therapeutic purgation). |
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| == Introduction == | | == Introduction == |
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| Two drugs named ''saptala'' (Euphorbia pilosa) and ''shankhini'' (Euphorbia dracanculoides) are mainly effective to eliminate the ''dosha'' through ''virechana'' (therapeutic purgation). ''Virechana dravya'' are predominant in ''prithvi'' and ''jala mahabhuta'' having ''sthira''(steady) and ''guru''(heavy) properties respectively and propel contents down while being digested.3 (Su.Ci 33/34). | | Two drugs named ''saptala'' (Euphorbia pilosa) and ''shankhini'' (Euphorbia dracanculoides) are mainly effective to eliminate the ''dosha'' through ''virechana'' (therapeutic purgation). ''Virechana dravya'' are predominant in ''prithvi'' and ''jala mahabhuta'' having ''sthira''(steady) and ''guru''(heavy) properties respectively and propel contents down while being digested.3 (Su.Ci 33/34). |
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| #Dravyaguna Vigyan by P.V Sharma, Vol 1, Chaukhamba Bharti Academy | | #Dravyaguna Vigyan by P.V Sharma, Vol 1, Chaukhamba Bharti Academy |
| #Wealth of India, Vol III, Publication & Directorate CSIR, New Delhi | | #Wealth of India, Vol III, Publication & Directorate CSIR, New Delhi |
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