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Ashwagandha – (
Withania Sominifera), called as winter Cherry in
English, Habdul Kaknaje in Arab & Amukkurak
Kizhangu in Tamil. It is also known as Indian
Ginseng. The shrub is commonly found in Western
India. The leaves , seeds and roots of this plant
are used as medicine. It contains a bitter
alkaloid " Sominferin". A reducing
Sugar, Phytosterol , Ipuranol, Mixture of
saturated & unsaturated Acids. Ashwagandha
roots have been used since time Immemorial as a
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Madhanakamappu
– Cycas Circinalis - The cone of a male variety.
It is also called as Rinbadam in Malayalam and
Madhanakameswara in Sanskrit. Madhanakamappu is
generally found in Malabar coast and dry hills in
India. The scales of dried Madhanakamappu contain
much aluminious and Mucilaginous Matter soluble in
water. Male bracts are used as stimulant.
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Roomimastagi
– Shorea Robusta (Resin of), also called as
Qanquahar, Raal-moaabban in persia, Poonai Kan
Gungilium. It is generally found in forests of
western Ghats, Godhavari, Sindh and foothills of
Himalayas .
From
a tree - resin of a tree.
It is used as stimulant,
diuretic and as an astringent. In olden days these
resins were administered for Seminal weakness,
Impotence with constipation and sluggish liver.
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Shalamishri
– Orchis Mascula -
Also called as Salep Orchid in English ,
Saalab-Misri in Arab and Persia. It is a dried root
of Orchis Mascula. It contains Glucoside – A
bitter substance, Starch 27%, Mucilagi 48%, Sugar
Albumen, Atrace of volatib oil and ash consisting
mainly of Phosphates and Chlorides of Potassium and
lime. It was used as a great restorative and
Invigorator, As a tonic. It was also used in the
treatment of nervous debility, Hemiplegia and
pralytic affections in olden days.
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