KADAMB –
KADAMB ANTHOCEPHALUS INDICUS AyurvedaAmalaki Emblica officinalis Ayurvedic Medicine of Raktapitta Amlapitta Prameha. Read more ... » Drugs Group VEDNASTHAPAN DRAVYAGUGGULU exudate of CORMIPHORA MUKUL TRIDOSHHARA. Read more ... » Specifically work on Nervous SystemTREATMENT OF HYPERTENSION Lifestyle modification WITH Drug treatment. Read more ... »
- KADAMB ANTHOCEPHALUS INDICUS Ayurveda DrugTREATMENT OF HYPERTENSION Lifestyle modification WITH Drug treatment. Read more ... » also helps to purify reproductive secretions and relieve vaginal problems.
- juice and decoction made from its leaves can be given as Ayurveda DrugsAmalaki Emblica officinalis Ayurvedic Medicine of Raktapitta Amlapitta Prameha. Read more ... » in leucorrhoea.
- fruit’s juice improves lactation.
- also relieves many skin diseases.
- its bark relieves hyperpyrexial conditions.
- its bark powder mixed along with sugar and jeera powder( cuminum cyminum ) stops emesis.
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IT HAS ALSO BEEN GROUPED UNDER VEDNASTHAPAN DRAVYA.
FAMILY –
- RUBIACEAE
LATIN NAME –
- ANTHOCEPHALUS INDICUS
SANSKRIT NAME –
- KADAMB
- NEEP
- PRIYAK
- VRATPUSHP
- HALIPRIYA
HINDI NAME –
- KADAM
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SPECIES –
- MITRAGYNA PARVIFLORA–also known as DHULIKADAMB.
- MITRAGYNA ROTUNDIFOLIA– also known as BHUMIKADAMB.
PLACES WHERE IT CAN BE FOUND –
- HIMALAYAN REGION,
- NEPAL, BURMA,
- MYSORE and western coastal areas,
- ASSAM, ANDAMAN ISLANDS etc.
CHEMICAL COMPOSITION –
- ACTIVE PRINCIPAL similar to CINCHOTANNIC ACID.
OTHERS –
- alkaloids,
- steroids,
- fats and other reducing sugars.
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GUNA – karma
GUNA -
- RUKSHA( Dry )
RASADiagnostic Methods in Ayurveda Trividh Pariksha. Read more ... » -
- TIKTA,
- KASHAYA
VIPAKA -
- KATU
VIRYA -
- SHEET
PRABHAVA -
- VEDNASTHAPAN
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ACTIONS AND USES -
- IT ACTS TOWARDS suppressing all the three doshas i.e. VATAVata Avritatva and Gatatva of vata. Read more ... », PITTABiochemical analysis of Dosha Dhatu Mala In Ayurveda. Read more ... », KAFA DOSHAS.
- ITS external application acts as an analgesicPARSEEK YAVANI HYOSCYAMUS NIGER VEDNASTHAPAN (ANALGESIC) with MAADAK(NARCOTIC) properties works on CNS. Read more ... », reduces oedema, cleanses and heals wounds.for this purpose its warm leaves are tied upon the wound.
- in eyeOphthalmologic Complications of DM (Diabetes Mellitus). Read more ... » problems its paste can be applied around the eyes.
- its decoction is used to cleanse wounds and as a mouth wash.
- its bark acts as a digestive and stomachic as also produces constipationCONTRACEPTION TEMPORARY METHODS OF CONTRACEPTION. Read more ... » hence, can be given in diarrhoeaInfections CHOLERA Caused by Vibrio cholerae with diagnosis Treatment Signs and symptoms. Read more ... », vomitting and TRISHNA ROGA-( Acondition when uncontrollable thirst develops due to some neurological disorderSleep Disorders Types Diagnose Of Sleep Disorders. Read more ... »)
- its fruits are heavy and increase the kafa doshaBiochemical analysis of Dosha Dhatu Mala In Ayurveda. Read more ... ».
- it also suppresses bleeding.
- its roots act as diuretics, maintain the normal color of the blood and are urinary lithotrophics.
- it also helps to purify reproductive secretions and relieve vaginal problems.
- juice and decoction made from its leaves can be given in leucorrhoea.
- fruit’s juice improves lactation.
- also relieves many skin diseases.
- its bark relieves hyperpyrexial conditions.
- its bark powder mixed along with sugar and jeera powder( cuminum cyminum ) stops emesis.
- it improves general strength and neutralizes poisons( fruits )
USEFUL PARTS –
- BARK, FRUITS
STANDARD DOSAGE --
- BARK POWDER– 3-6 gms
- FRUIT JUICE– 10-20 ml





