LATIN NAME: Euphorbia nerifolia
FAMILY: Euphorbiaceae
VERNACULAR NAMES:
English name: Common milk hedge
Hindi name: Sehund, Danda thukar
Kannada name: Male kalli
Punjabi name: Thor
SYNONYMS:
Snuk Kshara, Vajra Kshara, Sehunda kshara
(ra.ta.14/92,93)
CLASSICAL CLASSIFICATION:
Bhavaprakasha Nighantu- Guduchyadi varga
Dhanvantari Nighantu– Guduchyadi varga
Kaiyadeva Nighantu- Oushadhi varga
Shodala Nighantu- Guduchyadi varga
INTRODUCTION:
Snuhi Kshara is derivative of ash of Euphorbia neriifolia Linn. obtained in form of alkaline. crystals. Standardization of Ayurvedic formulations is essential for establishing the quality, safety and efficacy of finished product which can be achieved by adopting Standard.
AYURVEDIC CHARACTERISTICS:
| RASA | GUNA | VEERYA | DOSHGHNTA |
| Katu | Laghu, Tikshna | Ushna | Vata, Kapha shamak and pitta prakopaka |
AYURVEDIC ENERGETICS:
| TASTE | PROPERTY | POTENCY | DOSHA ACTION |
| Pungent | Light, penetrating | Hot | Balances Vata, Kapha and Aggravates pitta |
INDICATIONS:
Shula abdominal colic, Unmada Schizophrenia, Pandu Anemia, Jwara Fever