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.
