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Review of Literature
Review of Literature
Review of the drug
I. Vedic Period1
Reference regarding the plant Langali is available in Atharva Veda. In dwiteeya
khanda it is told as Halaavayva and does the shamana of various rogas. It is
mentioned as Vrishabha sirayukta and nivartaka of Peedayukta roga
Again in thriteeya khanda its mentioned to be Paviravat that is does vipatana of
Bhoomi, then it is said to be Sushimam having Karshana property and also referred as
Somasatasaru.
II. Samhita period
Charaka Samhita:2
Acharya Charaka classified Langali under the Bhedaneeya gana and has included
it under moolaja visha. He also quotes use of Langali moola to induce Sukaprasava
in Jatisootra adhyaaya of shareerasthana2.
Further in chikitsasthana there is reference regarding Langali moola in
Kushtachikitsaadhyaaya for vataja and kaphaj kushta2.
Sushrutha Samhita:3
Acharya Shusrutha classifies it under the “Pippalyadigana” and in
kaphsamshaman dravyas. He quotes its use in preparation of kshara. The application
of moola is told in case of Garbhasanga and for Aparapatana. He also mentions
Langali for Vrana shodhana and Bhagandhara shodhana.3
Sushrutha also mentions Langali in treatment of Kustha and Kaphaja arbuda He
also mentions Langali as a ingredient in oil which is told to best in Unmanth
Paste of its moola is indicated for Ajagallika.It also mentioned in “Vatashonita
chikitsa”
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In uttaratantra he quotes the use of Langali moola in case of Gulma, Hridroga
and Shwasa.3
Ashtanga Sangraha4
Sangrahakara have grouped it under Arkadi gana naming it as ‘Vishalya’. He
quotes its properties as Laghu, Sara, Ruksha and Tikta. In Case of aparasangh he
prescribes this moola to be applied to the sole and palm. It also quoted in case of arsha
and for vrana Shodhana.4
Ashtanga Hridhaya:5
Vagabhat classify Langali under Arkadi gana referring it as “Vishalya”. He tells
the use of moola in case of “Teekshna kshara”
In case of grabha sang Vagabhat tells to fumigate the vagina with “Langalika”.
He also mentions its use in Arsha, Udara and Kushta. It is specially mentioned in case
of sarvadoshaja Vatarakta for internal use.
The nasya of oil prepared from Langali and Suras is told in case of Indralupta. Its
oil is also indicated in Vrana shodhana and Bhagandhara shodhana. Abhyanjana of oil
prepared out of Langali moola is indicated in case of Granti, Arbuda and Pama. It is
also told “Sarpavishapratisheda”.
In uttaratantra Vagabhat specially mentions about “Rasayana” effect of Langali
Bhela Samhita:6
Bhela has mentioned Langali in ‘Kustha Chikitsa’ told to use it with Karir, Danti,
and Dravanti for bahirparimarjana.
Chakradutta:7
Chakrapani mentions “Sukaprasava yoga” of Langali moola with other herbs. He
also mention about use of Langali in Nashtashalya prayoga and in vranashotha.
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Yogaratnakar:8
It is mentioned under the “Upavisha Varga”. Its shodhana has been mentioned.
Further he mentions its use in Krimi, Bhagandhara, Kushta, Kshudraroga, and
Krimikarna and in Visha.
Shrangdhara samhita:9
Mentioned under Upavisha Varga. Sharangdhara mentions it in case of
Gandamala, Kilas and Kushta
III. NIGHUNTU PERIOD:
In nighantu we get references regarding Langali
Bhavaprakash Nighantu:10
It is mentioned under Upavisha Varga and mentioned about 8 synonyms like
Agnishikha, Garbhapatani, Halini, etc. and mentioned its two types as Stree, Purusha.
Gunakarma as Ushna Katu ,Deepaka,Balyaand Vamaka.10
Raja Nighantu:11
Mentioned synonyms like Gunakarma mentioned as Sarak, Bastishoolahara,
Krimighna, Shophahara11.
Dhanwantari Nighantu:12
It is mentioned under “Upavisha Varga”. Synonyms: Agnimukhi, Deepta,
Halini, Kalikari, Vishalya, Nakta. Gunakarma; Ushna, tikta, katu & indicated in
Apachi, Vrana shodhana. Sarak, Shalya nirharana.
In this nighantu, the synonyms of Jalapippali and Narikela are mentioned as
‘langali’.12
Shodala Nighantu:13
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Acharya Shodala classifies Langali in the “karviradi Varga”. He has further
mentions its synonyms as Agnijihwa, Swarapushpika and Shikhimukhi. Shodala
indicates this drug for Krimi, Kushta and for Vrana shodhana.13
Kaiyadev Nighantu:14
He classified Langali under the “Varga”.
Synonyms; Vanhijihwa, Vanhimukha, Prabhata. Gunakarma :kustha , Shalya
nirharana, Krimi, Shopha, and Vishahara14.
Shaligram Nighantu:15
Its synonyms have been mentioned as Kalikari, Deepta, Agnijiwha, Vanhishikha,
Vanhivaktra, languli.
He classifies it under guduchyadi varg and mentions its use for Kushta,
Dushtavrana.15
Priya Nighantu:16
Author of this nighantu classifies this under Shatpushadi varg. He has added
synonyms like Prokta, Vanhipushpa.
And he mentions its qualities as Pittala, Garbhapatini and Krimighi.16
SYNONYMS:
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In Samhithas, Nighantus, several synonyms are used for denoting a drug. Naming
of a drug is based on the popular name, nature, available place, resemblance, veerya
etc.
Table No 1:
SlNo. Synonyms CS S.S A.H B.P K.N D.N S.N N.R M.N H.N N.
A
1. Langali + + + + + + + + + + +
2. Agnimukha + + +
3. Agnishikha + +
4. Agnijihwa +
5. Ananta +
6. Dipta + +
7. Garbhanuta + +
8. Garbhapatani + + + + + +
9. Halini + + + + + +
10. Haripriya
11. Indupushpika + + + + +
12. Kalikari + + + + + +
13. Kandali
14. Langalika + + + +
15. Languli +
16. Prabhata +
17. Pramatta +
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18. Pushpasurabha + + +
19. Nakta +
20. Shakrapusphi + + +
21 Shikhimukhi +
22. Swarnapushpi
ka
+
23. Vanhivaktra + + +
24. Vishalya + + + + + + +
25. Vanjihwa +
26. Vanhimukhi +
27. Vranaharita +
28. Shiri + + +
Meaning of Synonyms :17
Langali : It is looks like plough
Agnimukha: Flowers are red colour and resemble fire.
Agnishikha: Flowers are red colour and resemble fire
Garbhapatani: It induces abortion.
Garbhanuta: It destroys Garbha.
Deepta : It stimulates digestive fire ( Agni deepana).
Halini: It resemble Plough.
Haripriya: It is liked by Lord Vishu.
Kalikari: It is belived, that it creats quarells.
Vishalya: It is used remove shalya(foriegn matter) from the body.
Pushpasaurabha; Have beautiful flowers.
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Swarpushpika : Flowers are golden coloured initially then change to red colour.
Vranaharita: It used to treat Dushta –vrana.
GUNA KARMA OF LANGALI
In nighantus the guna of Langali is mentioned as Ushna and Teekshna. On the
same lines the is told as Tikta, Katu but only in Bhavaprakash nighantu and
Harityakyadi nighantu kashaya rasa is added to the previous. Vipaka of langali is told
as Katu only in Bhavaprakash nighantu and Kaiyadeva nigahantu.Its virya is Ushna
and Doshghnata is Kaphavatahara.
KARMA:
In Brihatrayee and Laghutrayee langali is well known for its Garbhapatana effect.
1. Garbhapatana(C.S)
2. Aparapatana(S. S)
3. Kushta (S.S)
4. Krimi(B.P)
5. Vrana shodhana(S.S)
6. Bastishoola (K.N)
7. Karna roga( A.H)
8. Indralupta(A.H)
9. Unmathana(S.S)
10. Shalya nirhana(D.N)
11. Vishahara(A.H)
12. Rasayana (A.H)
13. Apachi (S.
14. Granti(S.S)
15. Vatarakta(V.S)
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16. Gandamala(A.S)
17. Shopha(B.P)
18. Arsha(H.N)
DIFFERENT FORMULATIONS OF LANGALI
IN DIFFERENT AYURVEDIC TEXTS
1.Langali Rasayana (A.H.U)
2. Sukhaprasava yoga (C.D)
3. Nirgundi Tail (Y.R)
4.Kriminashaka Dhoopa (Y.R)
5.Nishadi Tail (Y.R)
6.Vishyandhana Tail (Y.R)
7.Gunjadi Udwartana (Y.R)
8.Krimikarna Yoga (Y.R)
9.Langali Nasya (Y.R)
10. Kasisadhya Tail (S.S)
11. Langali Tail (S.S)
12.Kankasindhura rasa (S.S)
13. Vishagarbha Tail (Y.R)
14. Langalyadi Gutika (G.N)18
15. Langalyadi Vatika (G.N)18
MYTHOLOGICAL REVIEW:19
In Valmiki Ramayana reference regarding langali is obtained. It is mentioned as
Sanjivini, Vishalya, Mahoshadhi and refered as Suvarnakarani
TAXONOMICAL CLASSIFITION OF LANGALI20
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Kingdom: : Plantae
Sub Kingdom : Tracheobiophyta
Division : Magnoliophyta
Sub- Division : Angiospermae
Class : Monocotyledon
Sub-class : Liliidae
Order : liliales
Family : Liliaceae
Sub-family : Wurmbeodideae
Genus : Gloriosa
Species : superba
Botanical Name : Gloriosa superba Linn.
VERNACULAR NAMES21
English: Glory lily
Hindi: Kalihari, Kalikari, Kathari, Kulhari, Langali
Bengali: Bisha, Bishalanguli, Ulatchandal.
Gujarathi: Shingdiovachanaga
Kannada: Kolikutuma
Malayalam: Kantal, Malattamara.
Marathi: Karianag, Nagkaria, Indai.
Punjabi: Mulim, Kariari.
Tamil: Akkinichilam, Anaravam, Illangali, Irumbu, Kodai , Tondari.
Telugu: Adavinabbhi, Agnisikha, Kalapagadda, Langali, Pottidumpa.
Tulu: Balipapu, Kenakannadapu.
Simhaleese: Neyaangalla, Niyangalla.
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Burmese: Simadon, Hseemeetouk.
Canarease: Agmisikhe, Akkatangaballi, Huliyuguru, Nangulika, Kolikutuma.
Java: Akarsoengsang.
Oriya: Garbhhoghhatotono, Ognisikha, Panjangulia, Meheriaphhulo.
Urdu : Kulhar, Kanol.
Lushkar : Husangibdo, merkam-par
Kano: Gudumarzomo
Deccan: Naktabachhnag.
CONTROVERSIAL ASPECTS OF LANGALI:22
Vaidya Bapalalji claims it to be non-poisonous. He quotes that Vagabhat in
‘Astang Hrdaya’ has it as Rasayan so it should not be considered as Upavisha. The
word Languli which synonym, may be confused with Langali. Even in Amarkosh, he
gives synonym for Jalapippali as Langali. Charaka, Sushruta, and Vagabhata have
not mentioned the term Langali, latter writers like Bhavaprakash gave it.
DESCRIPTION OF GENUS23
Gloriosa Linn:
Habitat: Climbing herbs
Stem: Leafy, springing from a naked tuberous rootstocks.
Leaves: Alternate, Opposite or 3- natelywhorled, lanceolate, strongly nerved with a
long spiral tendril like apex.
Flowers: Large, showy, axillary, solitary, pedicels reflexed at tip
Perianth: Petaliod, persistent.
Stamens: 6-Subequalspreading or reflexed, the margins often undulate, hypogynous,
Filaments-filiform, anther-linear, dorsi-flexed, versatile, dehiscing.
Gynaceium:Ovary-3-celled, Ovules-numerous in each cell
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Style-Filliform, deflexed with three subulet arms and stigmatous within.
Fruit: Large, coriaceious, septicidal capsule.
Seeds: Sub-globose: Testa spongy, wing like, embryo-cylindrical.
Species-08 24
01) G.superba. Linn
02) G.acuminatum Muell.Arg.
03) G. arborescens. Blume
04) G. hohenackeri. Bedd
05) G.littorale. Blume
06) G. neilgherrense. Wight
07) G. vcelutinum .Wight
08) G. zeylanicum. Juss
MORPHOLOGY25
An herbaceous tall glabrous branching climber
ROOT STOCK: Arched, solid, fleshy white, cylindrical tuber, 15-30cm (length) X
2.5-3.8 cm (diameter), tapering at both the end, bifurcatlly branched forming ‘V’
shape, roots fibrous.
STEM: Annual 3-6 mts long, herbaceous, given off from the young tubers.
LEAVES:
Sessile or nearly so, 7.5cm to15cm X 2 to 4.5 cm, scattered or opposite or
sometimes arises from the separation of the internodes, teranately whorled, ovate/
lanceolate, acuminate tip ending in a tendril like spiral, base cordate, nerves parallel.
FLOWERS:
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Large axillary, solitary or subcorymbose towards the end of the branches from
the nearness of the leaves, remain about 7 days without withering,
Pediciles-7.5-15 cm long, the tip is deflexed.
Perianth- 6.3cmX8-13cm long, linear lanceolate.with crispy waved margins at
first, then turn yellow passing through orange and scarlet to crimson red.
Filament: 3.8-4.5cm long, anthers/spreading 13mm long, style-5cm long, and
arms about 6mm long.
FRUIT:
Capsule about 2X4.5 cm, linear oblong, three celled.
SEED:
Sub-globose: Testa spongy, wing like.
EMBRYO;
Cylindrical
HISTOLOGY OF RHIZOMES:26
T.S. of rhizome shows
1. Single layered epidermis which is externally cuticularized
2. Epidermis followed by parenchyma which are polyhedral& circular
3. Starch grains are seen in outer layers of parenchyma, these are concentric
striations, with hilum eccentric
4. Vascular bundles are scattered in parenchyma.
5. Xylem elements represented by trachea, tracheids and xylem parenchyma.
6. Phloem is composed of sieve tubes, companion cells and phloem parenchyma.
(ind drugs)
CHEMICAL CONSTITUENTS:27
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Tropolone alkaloids are the main chemical constituents, besides these alkaloids it
contain essential oil, Benzoic acid, 2-hydroxy-6-mehtoxybenzoicacid, Salicylic acid,
Choline, Dextrose, Palmic acid, Phytosterol including stigma-sterol, a mixture of
phytosterolins containing stigma sterol glycoside and some resinous matter, an
enzyme which readily hydrolyses amygdaline is present.
Major constituents:
Alkaloids: Colchicine and Superbine are two main alkaloids present in Gloriosa
superba.
Alkaloids with Tropolone ring :
Colchicine, 3-demethyl colchicines, N-deacetyl , N-formylcolchicine, Colchicecine,
Colchicoside, Cornigerine, -lumincolchicine, Colchicinamide
Minor constituents:
sitosterol, (24)-24 methylcholest-5-en-3-01, -24-ethylcholest-5-22-dien-3-01, 24-
ethylcholest-5-en-3-o1.
It contain bitter principle superbine( C32 H60N2O17) perhaps identical with scillotoxin28
SUBSTITUTES AND ADULTERANTS:29
A very common adulterant of this drug is Costus specious Sm., which is also
used as Kemuk in the Indigenous system of medicine as anthelmintic, anti-
inflammatory. Costus speciosus Sm. is sold in name of Gloriosa superba Linn. Both
the drugs can be distinguished macroscopically. Kebuk is brown in colour and has
bland odour and pungent taste
PROPOGATION AND CULTIVATION:30
The plant is grown from strong tubers. Gloriosa can be grown in almost all types
of soils, both by rhizomes and by seeds but best soil for growing this plant is sandy
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loom. Ploughing or digging 2-3 times to a depth of 15-20 cm works out the soil. The
soil is made uniform and finer by breaking soil particles. The beds are prepared
suitably. this is a rainy season plant therefore sprout well when temperature is warm
and humidity is high. Both the seeds and rhizomes are sown usually in the last week
of June to mid of July. As there are only two buds at the extreme ends in each
rhizome utmost care should be taken not to damage the rhizomes. The rhizomes are
planted by splitting into two from their 'V' or 'L' shaped joints or are placed s such in
the lines 20cms apart at the distance of 15-20 cm. The rhizomes are planted
horizontally 5-6 cm. deep. About 33-35kg of seeds or 10-12 quintals of rhizomes may
be sufficient for a hectare. They are watered moderately at the first but after green
shoots appear above the ground, 2-3 showers are given in a week. Usually creeper
takes 2-3 months time when they start wilting. Seeds are sown in lines at the distance
of 4-6 cm apart about 15-20 days are required for germination, 3-4 year are to mature
rhizome for blooming. The fruit ripen by the end of October and that the aerial shoot
eventually dies, leaving the fleshy rhizome remaining underground.
COLLECTION:
The rhizomes are dug out with great care during November to December and are
collected softly. Since rhizomes are very tender, therefore utmost care should be taken
while harvesting. The average yield is approximately 40-50quintals of rhizome and
10 quintals of seed per hectare.
DISTRIBUTION AND HABITAT:31
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AFRICA
Northeast Tropical Africa: Ethiopia; Somalia; SudanEast Tropica
lAfrica:Kenya; Tanzania; Uganda West Tropical Africa: Senegal
South Tropica lAfrica: Mozambique
Southern Africa: Botswana; Namibia; South Africa - Cape Province, Natal,
Transvaal; Swaziland
Western Indian Ocean: Madagascar
ASIA-TEMPERATE
China:
ASIA-TROPICAL
Indian Subcontinent: India; Nepal; Sri Lanka
Indo-China: Cambodia; Laos; Myanmar; Thailand; Vietnam
Malaysia: Indonesia - Celebes [s.], Java, Lesser Sunda Islands
FOLK PRACTICE:32
An extra-ordinary belief (superstition or tantric prabhava) is prevailed among
rural folks in certain areas of country, that if roots of Langali if kept in house of
someone may cause dispute & disturbance of relations between members of that
house or two neighbors. It can create difference or cause psychological bad effects.
Dosage:33
0.3gms-0.6gms is considered to be tonic
Dose upto 0.75 is not toxic but beyond that it has toxic effects
Toxic Signs and Symptoms of Langali:34
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If it is consumed in wet or dry form it causes Daruna Daha, Moha, Atisara, lastly
Vibrama
CLINICAL EFFECTS35
Acute poisoning
Ingestion: Acute manifestations begin two to six hour after ingestion and consist of
burning pain in the mouth and throat with thirst, followed by nausea, intense
vomiting, colicky abdominal pain and severe diarrhoea with blood, leading to hypo
tension an shock. Delirium, loss of consciousness, convulsions, respiratory distress,
haematuria, oliguria, transient leucocytosis followed by leucopenia, thrombocytopenia
with hemorrhages, anemia, muscle weakness which may progress to polyneuropathy
are seen in the second or third day. Alopecia occurs 1 to 2 weeks after intoxication as
a late manifestation in survivors.
Course, prognosis, cause of death The commonest clinical presentation of
poisoning is severe gastroenteritis with nausea, vomiting, diarrhoea with blood
leading to dehydration, hypovolaemic, shock and acute renal failure. Muscle
weakness, hypoventilation, ascending polyneuropathy, bone marrow depression and
coagulation disorders are the other features of poisoning.
Death in severe poisoning occurs due to shock or respiratory failure although
haemorrhagic or infective complications may cause death after the first day.
Systematic description of clinical effects
Cardiovascular
Heart - there is no direct effect on the heart, but fluid and electrolyte loss, often causes
hypovolaemic shock manifested by hypo tension and tachycardia.
Respiratory
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Respiratory failure is thought to be due to the paralysis of intercostal muscles
rather than the direct depression of the respiratory center by colchicine (Angunawela
& Fernando, 1971). The patient may be dyspnoeic and cyanotic.
Neurological
Central nervous system (CNS)
There is progressive paralysis of the central nervous system and peripheral
nervous system (Wijesundere, 1986). Confusion and delirium may develop either
secondary to poor cerebral perfusion or as a result of direct cerebral toxicity
(Ellenhorn et al., 1996). It may also cause convulsions, restlessness and coma.
Peripheral nervous system
Ascending polyneuropathy, weakness and loss of deep tendon reflexes
Skeletal and smooth muscle
Colchicine could have a direct toxic effect on skeletal muscles causing
muscular weakness. Rhabdomyolysis may occur with significant increase in muscle
enzymes and myoglobinuria as a result of direct muscular damage. Muscle weakness
that may persist for many weeks may contribute to respiratory deficiency
Gastrointestinal
Gastroenteritis including nausea, vomiting and diarrhoea with blood
accompanied by colic and tenesmus. Loss of fluids and electrolytes leads to
hypovolaemia.
Hepatic
Colchicine may exert direct hepatic toxicity with moderate cytolysis.
Urinary
Renal
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Any direct toxic effect of the toxin on kidney is not clear. Renal failure is
probably secondary to excess fluid loss or hypovolaemia and is preceded by oliguria
and haematuria. Proteinuria could also occur
Endocrine and reproductive systems
Vaginal bleeding has been reported as a feature of intoxication. Tubers are
used as an abortifacient in some countries.
Dermatological
Alopecia usually occurs one or two weeks after the ingestion of G. superba. A
case of generalized depilation has also been reported.
Desquamative dermatitis has been reported as another dermatologic manifestation.
Both these conditions can be attributed to the antimitotic activity of the colchicine and
gloriosine.
Eye, ear, nose and throat: local effects
Subconjunctival hemorrhages have been observed.
Burning and rawness of the throat may be early symptoms of toxicity.
Antidote :36
Mishri is given with Takra as Anupana, Ghritapana is advised.
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GOMUTRA
In classics gomutra is importance because of its potent properties and its
Kshareeya property. It is classified under mootra varg in all classics and mentioned as
shodhana dravya for various bheshaja.
Reference regarding Gomutra is available in Vedas, Purans and many
Dharmagranth; Gomutra is mentioned as one among Panchgavya. As cow is
worshiped as 'Nandini', even its byproducts are considered as auspicious and thus
used for various purposes. So Gomutra is known for its shodhana property of many
herbs.
Reference regarding Gomutra is available in all classics in mutra vargaand as
been prescribed in treatment of many disorders. Mainly its Kshar guna is highlighted
and mainly used preparations like Kshar basti etc.
Selection of cow:
Single coloured, lactating and healthy cow is preferred.
Time of collection:
Always collection is done in morning.
Chemical composition:37
It contains various minerals- copper, iron, calcium, sodium, magnesium,
potassium, phosphate, sulphur, chlorine, nitrogen, urea, uric acid, creatinine, purine
bases, vitamins( A, B, D, E), hip uric acid, aurum hydroxide, pigments- urochrome
and urobilin
In addition to that depending on food and health condition it may contain foreign
and pathological substances.
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Organic constitutes:
Urea - 45gms
Ammonia -1gm
Uric acid –2.5gm
Amino acids - 2.5gms
Inorganic constituents:
Chlorides -15gms
Nitrogen -50gms
Phosphates –1.2gms
Sulphates –1.3gms
Potassium – 2.8gms
Sodium - 5gms
Protein – Nil
Ketone bodies – Nil
Glucose – Nil
Distribution of nitrogen in %:
Urea N – 74.07%
Allantoin - 3.68%
Creatinine N – 6.07%
Ammonia N – 0.48%
Hip uric acid N – 4.18%
Purine base N - 0.056%
Uric acid – 0.59%
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Properties of Gomutra:
Properties of gomutra:
Acc to kayadeva nigantu:38
RASA: Katu, Tikta, Kshaya, Kinchit madhura.
GUNA: Teekshna, kshaariya, laghu.
VIRYA: Ushna.
KAGMA: Pachaka, agnideepaka, bhadaka, medhya.
DOSHAKRIYA: Kaphavata nashaka, pittakara.
ROGANASHAN: Kusta, gulma, udara, shwasa, arsha, pandu, shoola.
Acc to Raja nigantu:39
RASA: Katu, Tikta.
GUNA: Ushna, laghu.
VIRYA: Ushana.
KAGMA: Deepana, medhya.
DOSHAKRIYA: Kaphavatahara.
ROGANASHAN: Pittakara.
Acc to Sushruta:40
RASA: Katu, kshariya
GUNA: Teekshna, ushna, laghu.
KAGMA: Deepana, medhya.
DOSHAKRIYA: Kaphavata nashaka, pittakara.
ROGANASHAN: Shoola gulma, udara, anaha.
Acc to Yogaratnakara:41
RASA: Katu, Tikta, kshara.
GUNA: Ushna, laghu.
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KAGMA: Deepana, medhya, sara, lekhana.
DOSHAKRIYA: Kaphavata nashaka, pittakara.
ROGANASHAN: Shoola gulma, udara, anaha
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SHODHANA
Shodhana is done to remove the maladi vishas and impart more medicinal
property.
“Uddishtairoushadhai saarddha kriyate peshanam
Malavichchittaye yattu Shodhanam tadihochyate //( R. T.)42
SAMANYA SHODHANA FOR ALL VISHA :43
The visha drug is cut into small pieces keep it in gomutra. The drug should
completely soaked in gomutra. Change the gomutra daily and add fresh gomutra.
Repeat the same for 3 days. Dry it in sun light and store.
Effect of Shodhana:43
Tadeva yukti yuktam tu praan daayi rasayanam I
Pathyaashinaam tridoshagnam brimahanam veeryavardhanam II ( A.Pr.)
After shodhana the substance that has under gone shodhana is imparted with
medicinal properties, it becomes capable to subside all tridoshs, can do brimhana
karm, works as rasayana.
Shodhana of Langali:
“Langali shuddamayati dinam gomutrasamsthita /”
(Y.R.Vishaadikara) 44
Shodhana is done by soaking Langali in gomutra for one day
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