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In this chapter several formulations of ''saptala'' (Euphorbia pilosa) and ''shankhini'' (Euphorbia dracanculoides) for ''shodhana'' (purification) are described. Sixteen formulations with different drugs are indicated for use in combination with ''saptala'' and ''shankhini''.  

In this chapter several formulations of ''saptala'' (Euphorbia pilosa) and ''shankhini'' (Euphorbia dracanculoides) for ''shodhana'' (purification) are described. Sixteen formulations with different drugs are indicated for use in combination with ''saptala'' and ''shankhini''.  

'''Keywords''': ''Saptala'' (Euphorbia pilosa), ''Shankhini'' (Euphorbia dracanculoides), ''Virechana'' (therapeutic purgation).

'''Keywords''': ''Saptala'' (Euphorbia pilosa), ''Shankhini'' (Euphorbia dracanculoides), [[Virechana]] (therapeutic purgation).

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== Introduction ==

== Introduction ==

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Two drugs named ''saptala'' (Euphorbia pilosa) and ''shankhini'' (Euphorbia dracanculoides) are mainly effective to eliminate the ''dosha'' through ''virechana'' (therapeutic purgation). ''Virechana dravya'' are predominant in ''prithvi'' and ''jala mahabhuta'' having ''sthira''(steady) and ''guru''(heavy) properties respectively and propel contents down while being digested.3<ref>Sushruta. Chikitsa Sthana, Cha.33  Vamanavirechanasadhyopadrava Chaikitsitam Adhyaya verse 34. In: Jadavaji Trikamji Aacharya, Editors. Sushruta Samhita. 8th ed. Varanasi: Chaukhambha Orientalia;2005. p.1. </ref>

Two drugs named ''saptala'' (Euphorbia pilosa) and ''shankhini'' (Euphorbia dracanculoides) are mainly effective to eliminate the [[dosha]] through [[virechana]] (therapeutic purgation). [[Virechana]] dravya are predominant in [[Prithvi]] and [[jala]] [[mahabhuta]] having ''sthira''(steady) and ''guru''(heavy) properties respectively and propel contents down while being digested.3<ref>Sushruta. Chikitsa Sthana, Cha.33  Vamanavirechanasadhyopadrava Chaikitsitam Adhyaya verse 34. In: Jadavaji Trikamji Aacharya, Editors. Sushruta Samhita. 8th ed. Varanasi: Chaukhambha Orientalia;2005. p.1. </ref>

Out of 600 formulations, 39 formulations are for ''virechana'' and rest are for ''vamana''. ''Saptala'' and ''shankhini'' have purgative effect, and are included in shodhana kashaya (group of purification medicines).

Out of 600 formulations, 39 formulations are for [[virechana]] and rest are for [[vamana]]. ''Saptala'' and ''shankhini'' have purgative effect, and are included in shodhana kashaya (group of purification medicines).

''Saptala'' and ''shankhini'' are described together, because of their botanical similarity. ''Saptala'' or ''charmasahva'' has leathery and frothy appearance due to the presence of latex. ''Shankhini'' is called ''tiktala'' also, because of its bitter property (''tikta rasa dravya'') is good to pacify ''pitta'' by ''virechana karma''.

''Saptala'' and ''shankhini'' are described together, because of their botanical similarity. ''Saptala'' or ''charmasahva'' has leathery and frothy appearance due to the presence of latex. ''Shankhini'' is called ''tiktala'' also, because of its bitter property (''tikta rasa dravya'') is good to pacify [[pitta]] by [[virechana]] karma.

For the assessment of their useful part, ''saptala'' is ''mulini''6  whose useful part is root. ''Shankhini'' is  ''phalini'' 7 whose useful part is fruit. ''Shankhini'' also has ''bhedana'' property for use in ''virechana.'' Several other drugs mentioned are used in different formulations with ''saptala'' and ''shankhini''  to provide synergistic effect and to overcome adverse effects which may occur by these two drugs because of its ''vikasi, tikshna'' and ''ruksha guna''.  

For the assessment of their useful part, ''saptala'' is ''mulini''6  whose useful part is root. ''Shankhini'' is  ''phalini'' 7 whose useful part is fruit. ''Shankhini'' also has ''bhedana'' property for use in [[virechana]]. Several other drugs mentioned are used in different formulations with ''saptala'' and ''shankhini''  to provide synergistic effect and to overcome adverse effects which may occur by these two drugs because of its ''vikasi, tikshna'' and ''ruksha guna''.  

Botanical description-

Botanical description-

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These two are indicated in management of ''gulma'' (abdominal lump), ''gara'' (slow poisoning), ''hridroga'' (any cardiac related problem), ''kushtha'' (skin diseases), ''shopha'' ( inflammatory condition), ''udara'' (abdominal diseases including ascitis) and excess aggravation of ''kapha dosha'' due to the presence of property like ''vikasi'' (by spreading in the body, tissues produces lassitude including joints), ''tikshna'' ( a property which exerts immediate, strong and sharp effect), ''ruksha'' (which produces dryness, roughness and hardness). [4]

These two are indicated in management of ''gulma'' (abdominal lump), ''gara'' (slow poisoning), ''hridroga'' (any cardiac related problem), ''kushtha'' (skin diseases), ''shopha'' ( inflammatory condition), ''udara'' (abdominal diseases including ascitis) and excess aggravation of [[kapha dosha]] due to the presence of property like ''vikasi'' (by spreading in the body, tissues produces lassitude including joints), ''tikshna'' (a property which exerts immediate, strong and sharp effect), ''ruksha'' (which produces dryness, roughness and hardness). [4]

=== Method of collection ===

=== Method of collection ===

''Shankhini'' fruits that are not too dry should be taken after removing husk. Root of ''saptala'' should be taken and preserved in a vessel. [5]

''Shankhini'' fruits that are not too dry should be taken after removing husk. Root of ''saptala'' should be taken and preserved in a vessel. [5]

=== Preparation in ''kapha-vata'' dominant cardiac disorder and ''gulma'' ===

=== Preparation in [[kapha]]-[[vata]] dominant cardiac disorder and ''gulma'' ===

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Paste of ''saptala'' and ''shankhini'' is indicated in amount of ''akshaamatra'' (measuring unit which is approximately 12 gm) with ''prasanna'' (clear wine) and ''saindhava lavana'' (rock salt) in ''hridroga'' and ''gulma'' caused due to ''kapha'' and ''vata dosha''. [6]

Paste of ''saptala'' and ''shankhini'' is indicated in amount of ''akshaamatra'' (measuring unit which is approximately 12 gm) with ''prasanna'' (clear wine) and ''saindhava lavana'' (rock salt) in ''hridroga'' and ''gulma'' caused due to [[kapha]] and [[vata]] [[dosha]]. [6]

=== Purgative formulations ===

=== Purgative formulations ===

== Vidhi Vimarsha (Applied Inferences ) ==

== Vidhi Vimarsha (Applied Inferences ) ==

These are indicated in management of ''gulma'' (abdominal lump), ''gara'' (slow poisoning), ''hridroga'' (cardiac disorder), ''kushtha'' (skin diseases), ''shopha'' (swellings), ''udara'' ( abdominal diseases) due to the presence of property like ''vikasi'' ( by spreading in the body, tissues produces lassitude including joints), ''tikshana'' ( a property which exerts immediate, strong and effect), ''ruksha'' (which produces dryness, roughness and hardness), by these properties it pacifies ''kapha dosha'' in persons predominating ''kapha''. Various formulations are mentioned in this chapter.  

These are indicated in management of ''gulma'' (abdominal lump), ''gara'' (slow poisoning), ''hridroga'' (cardiac disorder), ''kushtha'' (skin diseases), ''shopha'' (swellings), ''udara'' ( abdominal diseases) due to the presence of property like ''vikasi'' ( by spreading in the body, tissues produces lassitude including joints), ''tikshana'' ( a property which exerts immediate, strong and effect), ''ruksha'' (which produces dryness, roughness and hardness), by these properties it pacifies [[kapha]] [[dosha]] in persons predominating [[kapha]]. Various formulations are mentioned in this chapter.  

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