Pharmacological action: The drug is astringent, bitter and cooling, nerve tonic, cardio tonic, aperient and diuretic
Action and uses in Ayurveda: Kustha, Jwara, Sopha, Pandu, Prameha, Manasavikara
Indications: The drug is astringent, bitter and cooling and reportedly improves the intellect. It is used in Ayurveda for the treatment of asthma, hoarseness, insanity and epilepsy and is also potent nerve tonic, cardiotonic, aperient and diuretic. It is reported to improve the intellect, and acts as anti-anxiety agent. It also clams restlessness in children and is used in several mental disorders.
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