Datura
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Datura
Datura
BOTANICAL NAME
Datura Metel Linn
FAMILY
Solanaceae
SANSKRIT NAME
Dhatur,Dhurta,Kanaka
HINDI
Sadahatura
ENGLISH
Thorn Apple
KANNADA
Ummatta
TAMIL
Dhattura
MALAYALAM
Ummatta
MARATHI
-
TELUGU
Ummatta
DISTRIBUTION
PARTS USED
Root, Fruit, Seed, Flower, Leaf
DOSE
Seed powder-50-100gm
CHEMICAL CONSTITUENTS
Pyrrole derivative
AYURVEDIC PROPERTIES
QUALITY (GUNA)
Laghu and Ruksha.
TASTE (RASA)
Tikta, Katu
METABOLISM (VIPAKA)
Katu
POTENCY (VIRYA)
Ushna
IMPACT (PRABHAVA)
Vishagna, Shoola Prasamana
PHARMACOLOGICAL ACTION
- Krimghna or anti-helimenthic property of Datura is helpful in treating worm infestations.
- Analgesic property of Datura is helpful in treating various inflammation.
- Antiviral properties of Datura are helpful in treating viral infections.
- Antiasthematic property of Datura is helpful in treating various allergies.
- Anticancerous effect of Datura helps in treating various cancerous symptoms and complications.
THERAPEUTIC USES
- Skin Disorders
- Abdominal Disorders.
- The powder of seeds are helpful in treating diabetes.
SOME OF THE COMMON FORMULATIONS
- Abraka Basma
- Punarnavadyarista
- Svarna sindura
- Kumarkalyan Rasa