Snuhi (Euphorbia nerifolia): Scintific Name, Synonym, Properties, Indications, Used Parts, Preparations.

 Synonyms:

• Sudha,
• Guda,
• Sehunda,
• PhaniManasha etc.

Scintific Name:

• Euphorbia nerifolia

Family:

• Euphorbiaceae

Indications:

• Used in abdominal pain. 
• It is good for the treatment of hemorrhoids. 
• It is used for the making of Kshara Sutra. 
• It is good for the treatment obesity. 
• It is used for the treatment of Kustha.

Part Used:

• Roots.
• Stem
• Leafs
• Latex

Dosages:

• Root: 1 to 1/2 grams  
• Swarasa: 5-10 mg 
• Kshira: 1.25-2.5 mg.

Properties:

• Rasa: Katu 
• Guna: Laghu, Tikshna, Snigdha  
• Virya: Ushna  
• Vipak: Katu

Pharmaceutical Action:

• Kaphavatahara
• Dipan
• Rechana

Preparations:

• Sudha Kanadi Gutika 
• Snuhikshira Ghrita
• Vajra Kshara 
• Snuhyadi Taila....etc.