Surasa
Ocimum sanctum L.
| Section/Chapter | Herb database/Surasa |
|---|---|
| Botanical name(s) | Ocimum sanctum L. |
| Contributors | -- |
| Year of publication | 2023 |
| Publisher | Charak Samhita Research, Training and Skill Development Centre |
| DOI | Awaited |
English name
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Synonyms in Charak Samhita
Surasa, Tulsi, Kutherak, Phaninjhak, Arjaka(Tulsi bheda)
Reference in Charak Samhita and its actions
| Sr.no. | Reference in Charak Samhita | Activity |
| 1 | Sutra sthana 2/4 | Sirovirechana (Errhine therapy) |
| 2 | Sutra sthana 4/9(37) | Shwasahara mahakashaya |
| 3 | Ch.N.2/4 | Nidana of Raktapitta |
| 4 | Ch Vi 6/17 | Abhyantar Krimi Chikitsa |
| 5 | Ch Vi 6/21 | Abhyantar Krimi Chikitsa |
| 6 | Cha.sa.Chi.3/267 | As an ingredient of Agurvadi taila. |
| 7 | Cha.sa.Chi. 5/70 | Ingredient of Hingusauvarchaladya ghrita |
| 8 | Cha. Sa. Chikitsa Sthana 7/112 | Ingredient in Kanakakshiri Taila |
| 9 | Cha. Sa. Chikitsa Sthana 8/101 | Ingredient in Avaleha |
Ayurvedic pharmacological properties
| Sr.no. | Pharmacological criteria | Properties |
| 1 | Taste (rasa) | |
| 2 | Potency (veerya) | |
| 3 | Post digestion effect (vipaka) | |
| 4 | Qualities (guna) | |
| 5 | Actions (karma) |
Current availability
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Current researches
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