Hamsapadi

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Adiantum lunulatum Burm.f.

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

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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