| BOTANICAL NAME |
CARUM ROXBURGHIANUM |
| FAMILY |
UMBELLIFERAE |
| SANSKRIT: |
Agni, Ajmoda, Bastamoda, Gandhadala, Dipyaka, Karavi, Markati,
Moda, Modini, Vishali. |
| ENGLISH |
Celery, Marsh parsley, Smallage, Wild celery. |
| HINDI |
Shalari, Sonira. |
| KANNADA |
Ajamoda, Guddaga sompu. |
| MALAYALAM |
Callari. |
| TELUGU |
Sompu. |
| TAMIL |
Callari |
| MARATHI |
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DISTRIBUTION:
It is cultivated in parts of India such as Maharastra, UP, Punjab.
| PARTS USED: |
Fruits |
| DOSE: |
1 to 3 grams. |
CHEMICAL CONSTITUENTS
AYURVEDIC PROPERTIES:
| QUALITY (GUNA) |
Light, Dry, and Tikshana. |
| TASTE (RASA) |
Katu, Tikta rasa. |
| METABOLISM (VIPAKA) |
Katu |
| POTENCY (VIRYA) |
Ushna |
| IMPACT (PRABHAVA) |
Shoola Prashamana. |
PHARMACOLOGICAL ACTION:
THERAPEUTIC USES
The extracts of seeds of Ajmoda are having analgesic property. As it is having Hridya property, it helps in treating Heart ailments. Due to its Tikshana property, it helps in urinary disorders, UTI, and even it acts as Micturitive, and it is used in Uterine disorders. It helps in relieving Cough.
SOME OF THE COMMON FORMULATIONS
- Agnitundi vati
- Brahmi vati
- Chitrakadi churna
- Hingvashtak churna
- Maha yogaraj guggulu
- Yogaraj guggulu
- Vishagarbh taila
- Krimi kuthar rasa
- Eladi ghrita
- Vais vanara churna