Kashmarda: Scientific Name, Local Names, Ayurvedic View, Chemical Composition, Dosh Karma,Medicinal Uses,Used Part ,Dosages

Gana:

• Sursadhi Gana

Family:

• Leguminosae

Scientific Name;

• Cassia occidentalis Linn

Local Names:

• Kashmarda (Sanskrit)
• Kasari
• Kosodhi (Hindi)
• Kesenda (Bengali)
• Kasbida (Malayalam)
• Kasongdari (Gujrathi)
• Peyaberi (Tamil)
• Kasindh(Telegu)
• Negro Coffee (English)

Ayurvedic View;

• Guna : Ruksha, Laghu, Tikshana
• Rasa : Tikta, Madhur
• Vipak : Katu
• Virya : Ushna

Chemical Composition:

• Presents a quantitative chemical analysis of the anthraquinone compounds found in roots, seeds and leaves

Dosh Karma:

• It controls the kapha-vataja vayadhi.
• It is pittasarak
• It is kusthagna, vishaghana, akshepshamak, vedanasthapan, দীপক and vatanulomak.
• It is kaphagna and swasahara
• It's having jwaraghana properties
• It is also mutral

Medicinal Uses:

• It is used for the management of pittaja and khapaja diseases.
• It is good for skin and used in many skin diseases
• It is useful in treating acne and small boils.
• It is useful in the treatment of Eczema
• It is used in epilepsy and memory loss.
• It is also useful in reduce digestive capacity.
• It is useful in abdominal disorders and in Constipation
• It is widely used in hicupp, asthma, and Respiratory tract infections.
• It is indicated in urinary Tract Infection
• It is used in syphilis and leprosy.

Used Part :

• Leaf
• Seeds
• Roots

Dosages :

• Leaf juice : 10-20 ml
• Seed Powder : 3-6 grams
• Decoction of Roots; 40-80 ml