Soorana

Botanical Source
Amorphaphallus companulatus Family, Araceae.

Ayuvedic Classification

Common Names

Hindi- Jamikanda;

Sanskrit Synonyms

Ola, Kandoola, Arshoghna, Kandanaayaka

Botanical Description

 

Ayurvedic Properties

Rasa     Katu, Kashaya

Guna     Laghu, Teekshna, Ruksha

Veerya     Ushna

Vipaaka     Katu

Doshakarma     Kaphavaatashaamaka

Actions

Arshoghna, Shothahara, Vedanasthapana, Ruchikara, Deepana, Paachana, Yakruta-uttejaka, Anulomana, Shoolaprashamana, Krimighna, Vrushya, Aartavajanana.

Uses/Indications

 

Parts Used

Tuber.

Dosage

Powder 3-6 gm.

Formulation

Classical

Soorana-modaka.

Patent/Brand Names

 

Safety

Contraindicated for the patients of Rakta-pitta.

Adverse effects

Mouth ulcers, Burning sensation, Kandu.

Antidote

Nimdu, Imali etc. sour substances.

References