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Now begins the section on greens. The green ginger/''adraka'' (Zingiber officinale Rosc.) is an appetizer, digestion-stimulant, aphrodisiac and its juice is prescribed in cases of obstruction due to | Now begins the section on greens. The green ginger/''adraka'' (Zingiber officinale Rosc.) is an appetizer, digestion-stimulant, aphrodisiac and its juice is prescribed in cases of obstruction due to [[vata]] and [[kapha]]. [166] | ||
The lemon/ ''jambira'' (Citrus limon (Linn.) Burm.F) is appetizer, digestive-stimulant, acute fragrant, mouth cleanser, is effective in treating | The lemon/ ''jambira'' (Citrus limon (Linn.) Burm.F) is appetizer, digestive-stimulant, acute fragrant, mouth cleanser, is effective in treating [[kapha]] and [[vata]], vermicide and helps the digestion of food. [167] | ||
The garden radish/''mulaka'' (Raphanus sativus Linn.) when tender allays vitiated | The garden radish/''mulaka'' (Raphanus sativus Linn.) when tender allays vitiated [[dosha]], but when overgrown, provokes these [[dosha]]. When prepared with unctuous substances it alleviates [[vata]]. And when dried, it alleviates [[kapha]] and [[vata]]. [168] | ||
The holy basil/''surasa'' (Ocimum sanctum Linn.) is effective in treating hiccups, cough, poison, dyspnea, pleural effusion, | The holy basil/''surasa'' (Ocimum sanctum Linn.) is effective in treating hiccups, cough, poison, dyspnea, pleural effusion, [[kapha]] and [[vata]], and eliminates fetor. It, however, aggravates [[pitta]] .[169] | ||
Carum/''yavani'' (Trachyspermum ammi (Linn.) sprague), shrubby basil/''arjaka'' (Orthosiphon pallidus Royle), drumstick/''shigru''(Moringa oleifera Lam), small variety of radish /''shaleya'' (Raphanus sativus Linn.), and brown mustard/''mristaka'' (Brassica juncea (Linn.) Czern. & Coss) are cordial, palatable and excite the | Carum/''yavani'' (Trachyspermum ammi (Linn.) sprague), shrubby basil/''arjaka'' (Orthosiphon pallidus Royle), drumstick/''shigru''(Moringa oleifera Lam), small variety of radish /''shaleya'' (Raphanus sativus Linn.), and brown mustard/''mristaka'' (Brassica juncea (Linn.) Czern. & Coss) are cordial, palatable and excite the [[pitta]]. [170] | ||
The ''gandira'' (Coleus barbatus Benth.), the hog fruit/''jalapippali'' (Lippia nodiflora Rich.), Indian toothache/''tumbaru'' (Zanthoxylum armatum DC),and green coriander/''sringaverika'' Coriandrum sativum Linn.)are acute, hot, pungent, dry and are effective in curing | The ''gandira'' (Coleus barbatus Benth.), the hog fruit/''jalapippali'' (Lippia nodiflora Rich.), Indian toothache/''tumbaru'' (Zanthoxylum armatum DC),and green coriander/''sringaverika'' Coriandrum sativum Linn.)are acute, hot, pungent, dry and are effective in curing [[kapha]] and [[vata]]. [171] | ||
The ginger grass/''bhustrina'' (Hyptis suaveolens (Linn.) Poit) is anaphrodisiac, pungent, dry, hot, and useful as a mouth cleanser. Celery seeds/''kharahva'' (Carum roxburghianum (D.C.) Benth. & Hk.f.) are effective in curing | The ginger grass/''bhustrina'' (Hyptis suaveolens (Linn.) Poit) is anaphrodisiac, pungent, dry, hot, and useful as a mouth cleanser. Celery seeds/''kharahva'' (Carum roxburghianum (D.C.) Benth. & Hk.f.) are effective in curing [[kapha]] and [[vata]] and painful urinary disorders. [172] | ||
Coriander/''dhanyaka'' (Coriandrum sativum Linn.), wild thyme/''ajagandha'' (Thymus serpyllum Linn.) and ''sumukha'' (Ocimum sp.) are appetizers, fragrant, not very pungent, and further aggravate morbid ''dosha'' conditions [173] | Coriander/''dhanyaka'' (Coriandrum sativum Linn.), wild thyme/''ajagandha'' (Thymus serpyllum Linn.) and ''sumukha'' (Ocimum sp.) are appetizers, fragrant, not very pungent, and further aggravate morbid ''dosha'' conditions [173] | ||
The leek/''grinjanaka'' (Allium ameloprasum Hook.f. non Linn.) is an astringent, acute and beneficial in | The leek/''grinjanaka'' (Allium ameloprasum Hook.f. non Linn.) is an astringent, acute and beneficial in [[vata]] and [[kapha]] disorders and in piles. This should be used in sudation therapy and as an article of diet by those who are not suffering from [[pitta]]-discordance. [174] | ||
The onion/''palandu'' (Allium cepa Linn) promotes | The onion/''palandu'' (Allium cepa Linn) promotes [[kapha]] and is effective in treating [[vata]] but not of [[pitta]]. It is a good adjuvant for food and is a strength-enhancer, heavy, aphrodisiac and appetizing. [175] | ||
The garlic/''lashuna'' (Allium sativum Linn.) is effective in treating worms, dermatosis including leprosy, | The garlic/''lashuna'' (Allium sativum Linn.) is effective in treating worms, dermatosis including leprosy, [[vata]] disorders and ''gulma''. It is unctuous, hot, aphrodisiac, pungent and heavy. [176] | ||
These in their dried condition and their fruits are effective in curing | These in their dried condition and their fruits are effective in curing [[kapha]] and [[vata]]. Thus, ends the sixth section on greens. [177] | ||
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