Hamsapadi

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Adiantum lunulatum Burm.f.

Hamsapadi
Section/Chapter Herb database/Hamsapadi
Botanical name(s) Adjantum lunulatum Burm.
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Year of publication 2023
Publisher Charak Samhita Research, Training and Skill Development Centre
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English name

Maiden hair

Synonyms in Charak Samhita

Hamsapadi, Hansapadi, Hamsaraja, Raktapadi

Reference in Charak Samhita and its actions

Herbs and their activities
Sr.no. Reference in Charak Samhita Activity
1 Sutra sthana 4/9(9) Kanthya mahakashaya
2 Ch Vi 8/139 Madhur skanda
3 Cha.Sa.Chi.23/220 Used in the treatment of poisin of nail and teeth
4 Cha.Sa.chi.29/92 As an ingredient of Madhuparnyadi taila.

Ayurvedic pharmacological properties

Properties
Sr.no. Pharmacological criteria Properties
1 Taste (rasa) Astringent (kashaya)
2 Potency (veerya) Cold (sheeta)
3 Post digestion effect (vipaka) Sweet (madhura)
4 Qualities (guna) Heavy (guru)
5 Actions (karma) Pacify Kapha and Pitta

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