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=== Introduction ===

=== Introduction ===

''Aragwadha'' is indigenous to India and is commonly known as ''amalataas'', it is one of the most beautiful of all tropical trees. It sheds its leaves and bursts into a mass of long, grape-bunches like yellow gold flowers. It is a tropical ornamental tree with a trunk consisting of hard reddish wood, growing up to 40 feet tall. The fruits are dark-brown cylindrical pods, 2' long, which also hold the flattish, brown seeds (up to 100 in one pod).[1] A postal stamp was issued by the Indian Postal Department to commemorate this tree.  

''Aragwadha'' is indigenous to India and is commonly known as ''amalataas'', it is one of the most beautiful of all tropical trees. It sheds its leaves and bursts into a mass of long, grape-bunches like yellow gold flowers. It is a tropical ornamental tree with a trunk consisting of hard reddish wood, growing up to 40 feet tall. The fruits are dark-brown cylindrical pods, 2' long, which also hold the flattish, brown seeds (up to 100 in one pod).[1] A postal stamp was issued by the Indian Postal Department to commemorate this tree.  

The golden shower tree (''aragwadha'') is the national tree of Thailand. Its flower is the state flower of Kerala, a southern state in India. The therapeutic benefits of golden shower are recorded in traditional medicine texts in Sri Lanka, Burma and India. In Ayurveda, this is called ''aragwadha'' meaning ''the disease killer.'' Golden shower is effective in treating skin diseases, gastrointestinal disorders and cardiac problems.[2]

The golden shower tree (''aragwadha'') is the national tree of Thailand. Its flower is the state flower of Kerala, a southern state in India. The therapeutic benefits of golden shower are recorded in traditional medicine texts in Sri Lanka, Burma and India. In [[Ayurveda]], this is called ''aragwadha'' meaning ''the disease killer.'' Golden shower is effective in treating skin diseases, gastrointestinal disorders and cardiac problems.[2]

Present chapter deals with synonyms of ''chaturangula'' viz., ''aragwadha, shampaka, kritamala, rajavriksha'' which denotes the nature, morphology and therapeutic benefits of the plant. The therapeutic utility of ''chaturangula'' has been in a nutshell described here, among which many have been proved by different experiments conducted by different scientists. Fruit pulp is used but needs to be preserved for longer duration for which different methods of preservation too has been discussed in this chapter.

Present chapter deals with synonyms of ''chaturangula'' viz., ''aragwadha, shampaka, kritamala, rajavriksha'' which denotes the nature, morphology and therapeutic benefits of the plant. The therapeutic utility of ''chaturangula'' has been in a nutshell described here, among which many have been proved by different experiments conducted by different scientists. Fruit pulp is used but needs to be preserved for longer duration for which different methods of preservation too has been discussed in this chapter.

yojyo  mRudvanapAyitvAdvisheShAccatura~ggulaH||5||  

yojyo  mRudvanapAyitvAdvisheShAccatura~ggulaH||5||  

*''Guna''- ''mridu''(mild), ''sheeta sheetala''(cooling effect)

*''Guna''- ''mridu''(mild), ''sheetala''(cooling effect)

*''Karma''- ''Aragwadha'' is very much beneficial to people who are suffering from diseases viz.,  

*''Karma''- ''Aragwadha'' is very much beneficial to people who are suffering from diseases viz.,  

**''Jwara'' (fever)

**''Jwara'' (fever)

**''Kshina'' (debilitated).  

**''Kshina'' (debilitated).  

The reason for this is due to its ''guna'' (attributes) and ''anapayitvata'' (harmlessness/safe).[4-5]

The reason for this is due to its ''guna'' (attributes) and ''anapayitvata''(harmlessness/safe).[4-5]

==== Processing and storage of ''aragwadha'' ====

==== Processing and storage of ''aragwadha'' ====

catura~ggulamajj~jastu prasRutaM vA~athavA~a~jjalim|9|

catura~ggulamajj~jastu prasRutaM vA~athavA~a~jjalim|9|

In Children- The ''aragwadha phala majja'' is soaked in grape juice or ''kwatha''(decoction)

Children (between age group of 4 years to 12 years) who are suffering from daha (burning sensation) and udawarta (upward movement of vata in abdomen) should be administered Aragwadha (fruit pulp) mixed with draksha rasa (juice/decoction). The dosage of fruit pulp may be either one prasruta(2 pala = 96 gram) or one anjali ( 4 pala=192 gram).

Age group Sufferring from Amount Anupana

Between 4-12yrs Daha(burning sensation) 1 Prastha(48g) Draksha rasa (grape juice)

Udavarta(upward movement of Vata in the abdomen) 1 Anjali(96g)

Specific age mentioned here indicates that this recipe should not be given to the patients below four years and above twelve years of age.[8-8½]

Note: Specific age mentioned here indicates that this recipe should not be given to the patients below four years and above twelve years of age.[8-8½]

==== Other Recipes of ''aragwadha'' (''chaturangula'') ====

==== Other Recipes of ''aragwadha'' (''chaturangula'') ====

kRutvA shItakaShAyaM taM  pibet sauvIrakeNa vA||10||  

kRutvA shItakaShAyaM taM  pibet sauvIrakeNa vA||10||  

Recipes of Aragwadha Given With adjuants

Aragwadha (fruit pulp) in a dose of 2 pala to 4 pala to be taken with anupana (adjuvants) namely Suramanda (supernatent fluid of sura a type of alcoholic drink), Kola sidhu (A type of wine prepared from jujube fruit), Dadhi Manda (whey) and Amalaki swarasa(fresh juice of gooseberries). The Sheeta kashaya (cold infusion) of Aragwadha fruit pulp with Sauviraka (A type of vinegar) can be consumed. These combinations can be as according to the taste and likes of the patient or his disease pathology.[9-10]

Sheeta Kashaya  (cold infusion) of the pulp Suramanda (supernatent fluid of sura a type of alcoholic drink)

Kola sidhu (A type of wine prepared from jujube fruit)

Dadhi Manda (whey)  

Amalaki swarasa(fresh juice of gooseberiies)  

Sauviraka (A type of vinegar)

 

These combinations can be as according to the taste and likes of the patient or his disease pathology.[9-10]

त्रिवृतो  वा कषायेण मज्ज्ञः कल्कं तथा पिबेत्|  

त्रिवृतो  वा कषायेण मज्ज्ञः कल्कं तथा पिबेत्|  

dattvA mAsArdhamAsasthamariShTaM pAyayeta  ca||15||  

dattvA mAsArdhamAsasthamariShTaM pAyayeta  ca||15||  

''Arishta''- Pulp of ''aragwadha'' 96g is added with ''danti kwatha''. To this jaggery is added and then fermented in a vessel which is previously oleated with ghee for one and half month. [15]

''Arishta''- Pulp of ''aragwadha'' 96g is added with ''danti kwatha''. To this jaggery is added and then fermented in a vessel which is previously oleated with ghee for one and half months. [15]

यस्य यत् पानमन्नं  च हृद्यं स्वाद्वथ वा कटु|  

यस्य यत् पानमन्नं  च हृद्यं स्वाद्वथ वा कटु|  

''Arishta'' (medicated wine) can be preserved for longer duration. It is easy to administer too. Those who can tolerate ''aragwadha'' in ''arishta'' form can be administered with the above said preparation. Preparation of ''aragwadha'' in ''arishta'' (medicated wine) form can be given to patients to induce purgation. [15]

''Arishta'' (medicated wine) can be preserved for longer duration. It is easy to administer too. Those who can tolerate ''aragwadha'' in ''arishta'' form can be administered with the above said preparation. Preparation of ''aragwadha'' in ''arishta'' (medicated wine) form can be given to patients to induce purgation. [15]

Root of ''aragwadha'' is good antipyretic as well as good purgative. Leaves of this plant is good ''saaraka'' (that increase intestinal movements). ''Gulakand'' (Preparation from rose flowers) is useful in mild natured persons in constipation. ''Gulakand'' may be taken as food supplement along with milk at night in chronic constipation. ''Aragwadha'' fruit pulp with tamarind fruit pulp taken in the night helps to relieve constipation. ''Aragwadha'' fruit pulp can be given even with food and article which patient desires. Foods and articles should be either sweet, pungent or salty in taste. Astringent and bitter even though patient desires should not be used as it hinders drug absorption.[16]

Root of ''aragwadha'' is good antipyretic as well as good purgative. Leaves of this plant is good ''saaraka'' (that increase intestinal movements). ''Aragwadha'' fruit pulp with tamarind fruit pulp taken in the night helps to relieve constipation. ''Aragwadha'' fruit pulp can be given even with food and article which patient desires. Foods and articles should be either sweet, pungent or salty in taste. Astringent and bitter even though patient desires should not be used as it hinders drug absorption.[16]

=== References ===

=== References ===