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There are 600 purgatives;

six different parts of the plant useful for purgation (Virechana Ashraya) (Virechana means purgation treatment,
it is one among Panchakarma treatments.)
five varieties of drugs for the preparation of decoction (Kashaya),
five basic dosage forms,
fifty important decoctions
and five hundred decoctions. This is, in brief, the subject matter of this chapter. [3]

600 Virechana formulations

There are 133 purgatives (Virechana formulations) with Madana Phala (Randia dumetorum Lam.),
39 with Jimuta (Luffa echinata Roxb.),
45 with Ikhsvaku (Lagenaria siceraria Standl.),
60 with Dhamargava (Luffa cylindrica M. Roem.),
18 with Kutaja Connessi (Holarrhena antidysenterica Wall.)
60 with Kritavedhana (Luffa acutangula Roxb.),
110 with black variety of Trivirt (Operculina turpethum R. B.),
12 with Chaturangula (Cassia fistula Linn.),
16 with Lodhra (Symplocos racemosa),
20 with Mahavruksha (Euphorbia neriifolia Linn.),
39 with Saptala (Acacia concinna DC.) and Shankini Canscora decussate,
48 with Danti (Baliospermum montanum Muell-Arg.) and Dravanti (Fatropha glandulifera Roxb.).
These are the six hundred varieties of purgatives including emetics. [4]

The six different parts of the plant useful for purgation are latex, root, bark, leaves, flowers and fruits. [5]

Five varieties of decoctions as found in the work are sweet, sour, pungent, bitter and astringent. [6]
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Five Basic Dosage Forms Of Ayurveda Panchavidha Kashaya Kalpana
1. Jeevaneeya Gana Enlivening, anti aging group of herbs
Jeevaka Malaxis acuminata
Rishabhaka Manilkara hexandra
Meda Polygonatum cirrhifolium
Mahameda Polygonatum verticillatum
Kakoli Fritillaria roylei
Kshira Kakoli Roscoea purpurea / Lilium polyphyllum
Mudgaparni Phaseolus trilobus,
Mashaparni Teramnus labialis,
Jivanti Leptadenia reticulata and
Madhuka Licorice Glycyrrhiza glabra

2. Bruhmaneeya Gana Nourishing, increasing weight

Ksheerini Mimosops hexandra Roxb.)
Rajakshavaka Euphorbia microphylla,
Ashwagandha Winter Cherry / Indian ginseng (root) Withania somnifera,
Kakoli Fritillaria roylei,
Ksheerakakoli Roscoea purpurea / Lilium polyphyllum,
Vatyayani Country mallow (root) Sida cordifolia,
Bhadraudani (Sida cordifolia Linn.),
Bharadvaji Thespesia lampas,
Payasya Impomoea paniculata and
Rushyagandha (?)
3. Lekhaneeya Gana Scraping, decreasing weight
Musta (Cyperus rotundus Linn.),
Kushta Saussurea lappa,
Haridra (turmeric Curcuma longa),
Daru Haridra Tree Turmeric (stem) Berberis aristata,
Vacha (Acorus calamus Linn.),
Ativisa (Aconitum heterophyllum Wall.),
Katurohini Picrorhiza kurroa,
Chitraka Leadword Plumbago zeylanica,
Chirabilva Holoptelia integrifolia and
Haimavati Iris versocolor

4. Bhedaneeya Cathertics, Piercing deep

Suvaha (Operculina turpethum R.B.),
Arka Calotropis gigantean,
Urubuka Castor Ricinus communis
Agnimukhi Gloriosa superb,
Chitra Baliospermum montanum,
Chitraka Leadword Plumbago zeylanica,
Chirabilva Holoptelia integrifolia,
Shankini Canscora decussate,
Shakuladani Picrorhiza kurroa and
Svarnaksheerini Argemone mexicana Linn

5. Sandhaneeya wound healing and bone healing

Madhuka Licorice (Glycyrrhiza glabra Linn.),
Madhuparni Indian tinospora (stem) Tinospora cordifolia,
Prishnaparni Uraria picta,
Ambasthaki (Cissampelos pareria Linn.),
Samanga Rubia cordifolia,
Mocharasa (Salmania malabarica Schott & Endl.),
Dhataki Woodfordia fruticosa,
Lodhra (Symplocos racemosa),
Priyangu (Callicara macrophylla) and
Katphala Myrica nagi

6. Deepaneeya improving digestion strength

Pippali Long pepper fruit Piper longum,
Pippalimoola Long pepper root Piper longum,
Chavya (Piper chaba Hunter.),
Chitraka Leadword Plumbago zeylanica,
Shringavera Ginger Zingiber officinale,
Amlavetasa Garcinia pedunculata Roxb. / Rheum emodi Wall.,
Maricha Black pepper fruit piper nigrum,
Ajamoda Celery fruit Trachyspermum roxburghianum,
stone of Bhallataka (Semecarpus anacardium Linn.) and
Hingu Niryasa Asa foetida
7. Balya Gana improving strength
Aindri (Citrullus colocynthis Schrad.),
Rishabhi Rishabhaka Manilkara hexandra
Atirasa Asparagus root Asparagaus racemosus,
Rishyaprokta Teramnus labialis,
Payasya Impomoea paniculata,
Ashwagandha Winter Cherry / Indian ginseng (root) Withania somnifera,
Sthira Desmodium gangeticum,
Katukarohini Picrorhiza kurroa,
Bala Country mallow (root) Sida cordifolia, and
Atibala Abutilon indicum

8. Varnya Gana improving skin complexion

Chandana (Santalum album Linn.),
Tunga (Calophyllum inophyllum),
Padmaka Prunus cerasoides,
Ushira Vetiver Vetiveria zizanioides,
Madhuka Licorice Glycyrrhiza glabra,
Manjistha (Rubia cordifolia Linn.),
Sariva Indian Sarsaparilla Hemidesmus indicus,
Payasya Impomoea paniculata,
Sita white variety of Cynodon dactylon and
Lata (black variety of Cynodon dactylon Pers.)

9. Kanthya Gana improving quality of voice

Sariva Indian Sarsaparilla Hemidesmus indicus,
Iksumula Sugarcane root Saccharum officinarum,
Madhuka Licorice Glycyrrhiza glabra,
Pippali Long pepper fruit Piper longum,
Darksha Raisin Vitis vinifera,
Vidari (Ipomoea paniculata / Pueraria tuberosa),
Kaitarya Myrica nagi,
Hamsapadi Adiantum lunulatum,
Brihati Solanum indicum and
Kantakarika Solanum xanthocarpum these ten drugs are useful for throat.

10. Hrudya improving heart strength

Amra mango Mangifera indica,
Amrataka Spondias pinnata,
Lakucha Atrocarpus lakoocha,
Karamarda Carissa carandes,
Urksamla (Tamarindus indica Linn.),
Amlavetasa Garcinia pedunculata Roxb. / Rheum emodi Wall.,
Kuvala Zizyphus sativa,
Badara Zizyphus jujube,
Dadima Pomegranate Punica granatum, and
Matulunga Lemon variety Citrus decumana / Citrus limon

11. Truptighna Gana- relieving pseudo-satiation

Nagara Ginger (Zingiber officinale Rosc.),
Chavya (Piper chaba Hunter.),
Chitraka Leadword Plumbago zeylanica,
Vidanga (Embelia ribes Burm f.),
Murva (Marsdenia tenacissima (Roxb.) / Clematis triloba Heyne ex Roth.),
Guduci (Tinspora cordifolia Miers.),
Vacha (Acorus calamus Linn.),
Musta (Cyperus rotundus),
Pippali Long pepper fruit and
Patola Pointed gourd (Trichosanthes cucumerina Linn.)

12. Arshoghna Gana- curing piles

Kutaja Connessi (Holarrhena antidysenterica Wall.),
Bilva (Aegle marmelos Corr.),
Chitraka Leadword Plumbago zeylanica,
Nagara (Zingiber officinale Rosc.),
Ativisa (Aconitum heterophyllum Wall.),
Abhaya Terminalia chebula,
Dhanvayasaka (Fagonia cretica Linn.),
Daru Haridra Tree Turmeric (stem) Berberis aristata,
Vacha (Acorus calamus Linn.), and
Chavya (Pipper chaba Hunter.)

13. Kushtaghna Gana relieving skin diseases

Khadira (Acacia catechu Willd.),
Abhaya Haritaki Terminalia chebula,
Amalaka Amla (Emblica officinalis Gaertn.),
Haridra (turmeric Curcuma longa),
Arushkara (Semecarpus anacardium Linn. f.),
Saptaparna (Alstonia scholaris R, Br.),
Aragvadha (Cassia fistula),
Karavira (Nerium indicum Mill.),
Vidanga (Embelia ribes Brum. f.) and
Jatipravala (tender shoots of Jasminum officinale Linn. var. grandiflorum Bailey.)

14. Kandughna Gana relieving itching sensation

Chandana Sandalwood Santalum album,
Nalada (Nardostachys jatamamsi DC.),
Krtamala (Cassia fistula Linn.),
Naktamala Karanja (Pongamia pinnata Merr.),
Nimba Neem (Azadirachta indica),
Kutaja Connessi (Holarrhena antidysenterica Wall.),
Sarshapa Mustard (Brassica nigra Koch.),
Madhuka Licorice Glycyrrhiza glabra,
Daru Haridra Tree Turmeric (stem) Berberis aristata and
Musta (Cyperus rotundus)

15. Krimighna Gana relieving worm infestation

Aksheeva (Moringa oleifera Lam.),
Maricha Black pepper fruit piper nigrum,
Gandira (Euphorbia antiqurum Linn.),
Kebuka Costus speciosus
Vidanga False Black Pepper (Embelia ribes Burm. f.),
Nirgundi (Vitex negundo),
Kinihi (Achyranthes aspera Linn.),
Shwadamstra Gokshura (Tribulus terrestris Linn.),
Vrsaparnika (a variety of Ipomoea reniformis Chois) and
Akhuparnika (Ipomoea reniformis Chois)

16. Vishaghna Gana anti toxic

Haridra (turmeric Curcuma longa),
Manjistha (Rubia cordifolia Linn.),
Suvaha Operculina turpethum,
Sukshma Ela Cardamom (Elettaria cardamomum Maton.),
Palindi Ichnocarpus frutescens (Linn.) R.Br. / Operculina turpethum
Chandana Sandalwood Santalum album,
Kathaka (Strychnos potatorium Linn. f.),
Shirisha (Albizzia lebbeck Benth.),
Sindhuvara (Vitex negundo) and
Shleshmataka (Cordia dichotama Forst. f.)
17. Stanyajanana improving breast milk
Virana (Vetiveria zizanioides Nash.),
Shali Rice (Oryza sativa Linn.),
Shastika (a variety of rice Oryza sativa Linn.),
Ikhsuvalika (Asteracantha longifolia Nees),
Darbha (Desmostachya bipinnata Staff.),
Kusha (Desmostachya bipinnata),
Kasha (Saccharum spontaneum Linn.),
Gundra (Soccharum sara),
Itkata Sesbania bispinosa and
Katruna (Cymbopogon schoenanthus Spreng.)

18. Stanyashodhana cleansing and detoxifying breast milk

Patha (Cissampelos pareira Linn.),
Mahausadha Ginger (Zingiber officinale Rosc.),
Suradaru (Cedrus deodara),
Musta (Cyperus rotundus),
Murva (Clematis triloba Heyne ex Roth.),
Guduchi (Tinspora cordifolia Miers.),
fruit of Vatsaka Kutaja (Holarrhena antidysenterica Wall.),
Kiratatikta (Swetia chirata Buch-Ham.),
Katurohini Picrorhiza kurroa and
Sariva Indian Sarsaparilla Hemidesmus indicus

19. Shukrajanana -improving quality of semen and ovum

Jeevaka Malaxis acuminata
Rishabhaka Manilkara hexandra
Kakoli Fritillaria roylei
Kshira Kakoli Roscoea purpurea / Lilium polyphyllum
Mudgaparni (Phaseolus trilobus Ait.),
Mashaparni Teramnus labialis,
Meda Polygonatum cirrhifolium,
Vriddharuha (Asparagus raemosus Willd.),
Jatila (Nardostachys jatamamsi D C.) and
Kulinga Rhus acuminata

20. Shukrashodhana cleansing and detoxifying semen and ovum

Kustha (Saussurea lappa C. B. Clarke.),
Elavaluka (Brunus cerasus Linn.),
Katphala Myrica nagi,
Samudraphena (Internal-cell of Sepia officinalis.),
Gum of Kadamba (Anthocephalus indicus A. Rich.),
Ikshu Sugarcane (Saccharum officinarum Linn.),
Kandeksu (Saccharum spontaneum Linn.),
Ikhsuraka (Asteracantha longifolia Nees.),
Vasuka (Indigofera enneaphylla Linn.) and
Ushira Vetiver Vetiveria zizanioides

21. Snehopaga adjuvants of Snehana (oleation treatment)

Mrudvika (Vitis vinifera Linn.),
Madhuka Licorice Glycyrrhiza glabra,
Madhuparni Indian tinospora (stem) Tinospora cordifolia,
Meda Polygonatum cirrhifolium,
Vidari (Ipomoea paniculata / Pueraria tuberosa),
Kakoli Fritillaria roylei,
Ksheerakakoli Lilium polyphyllum,
Jivaka Malaxis acuminata,
Jivanti Leptadenia reticulata and
Shalaparni (Desmodium gangeticum D C.)

22. Svedopaga -adjuvants of Swedana (sweating treatment)

Shobhanjanaka Moringa seed (Moringa oleifera Lam.),
Erandaka Castor (Ricinus communis Linn.),
Arka Calotropis gigantica,
Vrischira (white variety of Boerhaavia diffusa Linn.),
Punarnava (red variety of Boerhaavia diffusa Linn.),
Yava Barley (Hordeum vulgare),
Tila Sesame (Sesamum indicum),
Kulattha (Dolichos biflorus Linn.),
Masha (Phaseolus mungo L.) and
Badara Zizyphus jujuba

23. Vamanopaga adjuvant to Vamana (vomiting therapy)

Madhu (honey),
Madhuka Licorice Glycyrrhiza glabra,
Kovidara (red variety of Bauhinia variegata Linn.),
Karbudara (white variety of Bauhina variegata Linn.),
Neepa (Anthocephalus indicus A. Rich.),
Vidula (Barringtonia acutangula Gaertn.),
Bimbi (Coccinia indica W. & A.),
Shanapushpi (Crotalaria verrucosa Linn.),
Sadapushpa (Calotropis gigantea R. Br. Ait.) and
Pratyakpushpa (Archyranthes aspera Linn.)

24. Virechanopaga adjuvant to Virechana (purgation therapy)

Draksha Raisin Vitis vinifera,
Kashmarya (Gmelina arborea Linn.),
Parushaka (Grewia asiatica Linn.),
Abhaya Haritaki Terminalia chebula,
Amalaka (Embiica officinalis Gaertn.),
Bibhitaka (Terminalia belerica Roxb.),
Kuvala Zizyphus sativa,
Badara Zizyphus jujube,
Karkandhu (Zizyphus nummularia W. & A.) and
Pilu (Salvadora persica Linn.)

25. Asthapanopaga adjuvant to Kashaya Basti decoction enema

Trivrt (Operculina turpethum R. B.),
Bilva (Aegle marmelos Corr.),
Pippali Long pepper fruit Piper longa,
Kushta Saussurea lappa,
Sarshapa (Brassica nigra Koch.),
Vacha (Acorus calamus Linn.),
Fruit of Vatsaka (Holarrhena antidysenterica Wall.),
Shatapushpa (Foeniculum vulgare Mill.),
Madhuka Licorice Glycyrrhiza glabra and
fruits of Madanaphala (Randia dumetorum Lam.)

26. Anuvasanopaga -adjuvant to Snehabasti oil enema

Rasna (Pluchea lanceolata Oliver & Hiern.),
Suradaru (Cedrus deodara),
Bilva (Aegle marmelos Corr.),
Madana (Randia dumetorum Lam.),
Shatapushpa (Foeniculum vulgare Mill.),
Vruscheera (white variety of Boerhaavia diffusa Linn.),
Punarnava (red variety of Boerhaavia diffusa Linn.),
Shvadamstra (Tribulus terrestris Linn.),
Agnimantha (Clerodendrum phlomidis Linn. f.),
Shyonaka (Oroxylum indicum Vent.)

27. Shiro Virechanopaga Group of herbs useful in Nasya treatment (nasal drops)
Jyotishmati (Celastrus paniculatus Willd.),
Kshavaka (Centipeda minima A. Br. Et. Aschers.),
Maricha Black pepper fruit Piper nigrum,
Pippali Long pepper fruit Piper longum,
Vidanga False Black Pepper (Embelia ribes Burm. f.),
Shigru Moringa leaves (Moringa oleifera Lam.),
Sarshapa (Brassica nigra Koch.),
Seed of Apamarga (Achyranthes aspera Linn.),
Shveta (white variety of Clitoria ternatea Linn.) and
Mahashveta (a variety of Clitoria ternatea Linn.)

28. Chardi Nigrahana anti emetic relieving vomiting

Jambu Jamun (Syzygium cumini Skeels.),
Tender leaves of Amra mango Mangifera indica,
Matulunga Lemon variety Citrus decumana / Citrus limon,
Badara Zizyphus jujuba of sour variety,
Dadima Pomegranate Punica granatum,
Yava Barley (Hordeum vulgare),
Yashtika (Glycyrrhiza glabra Linn.),
Ushira Vetiver Vetiveria zizanioides,
Mrit (earth) and
Laja (fried paddy)

29. Trushna Nigrahana relieving thirst

Nagara Ginger (Zingiber officinale Rosc.),
Dhanvayasaka (Fagonia cretica Linn.),
Musta (Cyperus rotundus),
Parpataka (Fumaria parviflora Lam.),
Chandana Sandalwood Santalum album,
Kiratatikta (Swertia chirata Buch. Ham.),
Guduchi (Tinospora cordifolia Miers.),
Hrivera (Pavonia odorata Willd.),
Dhanyaka (Coriandrum sativum Linn.) and
Patola (Trichosanthes cucumerina Linn.)

30. Hikka Nigrahana Gana herbs relieving hiccups

Shati (Hedychium spicatum Ham. ex Smith.),
Pushkaramula (Inula racemosa Hook. f.),
Stone of Badara Zizyphus jujube,
Kantakarika Solanum xanthocarpum,
Brihati Solanum indicum,
Vruksharuha (Dendrophthoe falcata Linn. f.),
Abhaya Terminalia chebula,
Pippali Long pepper fruit Piper longum,
Duralabha (Fagonia cretica Linn.) and
Kulirashrungi (Rhus succedenea Linn.)

31. Pureesha Sangrahaneeya bowel binders, which helps to improve the bulk of stools
Priyangu (Callicara macrophylla),
Ananta (Hemidesmus indicus R. B.),
Seed of Amra Mango seed Mangifera indica,
Katvanga (Oroxylum indicum Vent.),
Lodhra (Symplocos racemosa),
Mocharasa (Salmalia malabarica Schott & Endl.),
Samanga Rubia cordifolia,
flower of Dhataki Woodfordia fruticosa,
Padma Lotus (Nelumbo nucifera) and
Filaments of Padma Lotus (Nelumbo nucifera)

32. Pureesha Virajaneeya which helps to bring back proper colour of stools
Jambu (Syzygium cumini Skeels.),
Bark of Shallaki (Boswellia serrata Roxb.),
Kacchura Curcuma zeodaria,
Madhuka Licorice Glycyrrhiza glabra,
Shalmali (Salmalia malabarica Schott & Endl.),
Shriveshtaka (extract of Pinus roxburghii Sargent.),
fried earth (mud) purified red ochre
Payasya Impomoea paniculata,
Utpala (Nymphaea alba) and
grains of Tila Sesame seeds (Sesamum indicum)

33. Mutra Sangrahaneeya which helps to restore normal quantity of urine anti-diuretics
Jambu (Syzygium cumini Skeels),
Amra mango Mangifera indica,
Plaksha (Ficus lacor Buch-Ham.),
Vata (Ficus bengalensis Linn.),
Kapeetana (Albizzia lebbeck Benth.),
Udumbara (Ficus racemosa Linn.)
Ashvattha (Ficus religiosa Linn.),
Bhallataka (Semecarpus anacardium Linn.),
Ashmantaka (Ficus rumphii) and
Somavalka (Acacia catechu Willd.),

34. Mutra Virajaneeya -which helps to restore proper colour of urine

Padma Lotus (Nelumbo nucifera),
Utpala (Nymphaea alba),
Nalina (a variety of Nelumbo nucifera Gaertn.),
Kumuda (Nymphaea alba Linn.),
Saugandhika (?),
Pundarika (red variety of Nymphaea lotus Linn.),
Shatapatra (a variety of Nelumbo nucifera Gaertn.),
Madhuka Licorice Glycyrrhiza glabra,
Priyangu (Callicara macrophylla) and
flowers of Dhataki (Woodfordia fruticosa Kurz.)

35. Mutra Virechaneeya which helps to cleanse urine (and bladder)

Vrukshadani (Dendrophthoe falcata Linn. f.),
Shvadamstra (Tribulus terrestris Linn.),
Vasuka (Indigofera enneaphylla Linn.),
Vasira (Gynandropsis gynandra Briquet),
Pashanabheda (Bergenia ligulata Engl.),
Darbha (a variety of Desmostachya bipinnata Staff.),
Kusha (Desmostachya bipinnata)
Kasa (Saccharum spontaneum Linn.),
Gundra (Saccharum Sara), and
root of Itkata Sesbania bispinosa
36. Kasahara relieving cough, cold
Darksha Raisin Vitis vinifera,
Abhaya Terminalia chebula,
Amalaka (Emblica officinalis Gaertn.),
Pippali Long pepper fruit Piper longum,
Duralabha (Fagonia cretica Linn.),
Shrungi (Rhus succedanea Linn.),
Kantakarika Solanum xanthocarpum,
Vrushchira (white variety of Boerhaavia diffusa Linn.),
Punarnava (red variety of Boerhaavia diffusa Linn.) and
Tamalaki (Phyllanthus niruri Linn.)

37. Shwasahara relieving asthma, difficulty in breathing

Shati (Hedycnium spicatum Ham. ex Smith.),
Puskaramula (Inula racemosa Hook. f.),
Amlavetasa Garcinia pedunculata Roxb. / Rheum emodi Wall. ,
Ela (Elettaria cardamomum Maton),
Hingu Asa foetida,
Aguru (Acquilaria agallocha Roxb.),
Surasa Holy Basil (Ocimum sanctum Linn.),
Tamalaki (Phyllanthus niruri Linn.),
Jivanti Leptadenia reticulata and
Chanda (?)
38. Shothahara relieving inflammation
Patala (Stereospermum suaveolens DC.),
Agnimantha (Clerodendrum phlomidis Linn. f.),
Shyonaka (Oroxylum indicum Vent.),
Bilva (Aegle marmelos Corr.),
Kashmarya (Gmelina arborea Linn.).,
Kantakarika Solanum xanthocarpum,
Brihati Solanum indicum,
Shalaparni (Desmodium gangeticum DC.),
Prishnaparni Uraria picta and
Goksuraka (Tribulus terrestris Linn.)

39. Jwarahara relieving fever

Sariva Indian Sarsaparilla Hemidesmus indicus,
Sharkara sugar,
Patha (Cissampelos pareria Linn.),
Manjistha (Rubia cordifolia Linn.),
Draksha Raisin Vitis vinifera,
Pilu (Salvadora persica Linn.),
Parushaka (Grewia asiatica Linn.),
Abhaya Terminalia chebula,
Amalaka (Emblica officinalis Gaertn.) and
Vibhitaka (Terminalia belerica Roxb.),

40. Shramahara relieving tiredness

Darksha Raisin Vitis vinifera,
Kharjura Dates (Phoenix sylvestris Roxb.),
Priyala (Buchanania lanzan),
Badara Zizyphus jujube,
Dadima Pomegranate Punica granatum,
Phalgu (Ficus hispida Linn. f.),
Parushaka (Grewia asiatica Linn.),
Ikshu Sugarcane (Saccharum officinarum Linn.),
Yava Barley (Hordeum vulgare) and
Shashtika ( a variety of rice Oryza Sativa Linn.),
41. Daha Prashamana relieving burning sensation
Laja (fried paddy),
Chandana Sandalwood Santalum album,
fruit of Kashmarya (Gmelina arborea Linn.),
Madhuka Licorice Glycyrrhiza glabra,
Sharkara Sugar,
Nilotpala (Nymphaea stellata Willd.),
Usheera Vetiver Vetiveria zizanioides,
Sariva Indian Sarsaparilla Hemidesmus indicus,
Guduchi (Tinspora cordifolia Miers.) and
Hribera (Pavonia odorata Willd.)

42. Sheeta Prashamana relieving cold sensation

Tagara (Valeriana wallichi DC.),
Aguru (Aquilaria agallocha Roxb.),
Dhanyaka (Cordiandrum sativum Linn.),
Shringavera Ginger Zingiber officinale,
Bhutika (Trachysperum ammi Sprague.),
Vacha (Acorus calamus Linn.),
Kantakari Solanum xanthocarpum,
Agnimantha (Clerodendrum phlomidis Linn. f.),
Shyonaka (Oroxylum indicus Vent.) and
Pippali Long pepper fruit Piper longum
43. Udarda Prashamana relieving allergic skin rashes
Tinduka (Diospyos peregrine Gurke.),
Priyala (Buchanania lanzan),
Badara Zizyphus jujube,
Khadira (Acacia catechu),
Kadara (a variety of Acacia catechu Willd.)
Saptaparna (Alstonia scholaris R. Br.),
Ashvakarna (Dipterocarpus alatus Roxb.),
Arjuna (terminalia arjuna),
Asana (Terminalia tomentosa W. & A.) and
Arimeda (a variety of Acacia catechu Willd.)

44. Angamarda Prashamana relieving body pain

Vidarigandha (Desmodium gangeticum DC.),
Prushniparni (Uraria picta Desv.),
Brihati Solanum indicum,
Kantakarika Solanum xanthocarpum,
Eranda (Ricinus communis Linn.),
Kakoli Fritillaria roylei,
Chandana Sandalwood Santalum album,
Ushira Vetiver Vetiveria zizanioides,
Ela (Elettaria cardamomum Maton) and
Madhuka Licorice Glycyrrhiza glabra

45. Shula Prashamana -relieving abdominal colic pain

Pippali Long pepper fruit Piper longum,
root of pippali,
Chavya (Piper chaba Hunter),
Chitraka Leadword Plumbago zeylanica,
Shringavera Ginger Zingiber officinale,
Maricha Black pepper fruit piper nigrum,
Ajamoda Ajowan (fruit) Trachyspermum roxburghianum,
Ajagandha (Gynandropsis gynandra Briquet.),
Ajaji (Cuminum cyminum Linn.) and
Gandira (Euphorbia antiquorum Linn.)
46. Shonitasthapana stopping bleeding, restoring proper quantity of blood
Honey,
Madhuka Licorice Glycyrrhiza glabra,
Rudhika (Crocus Sativa Linn.),
Mocharasa (resin of Salmalia malabarica Schott & Endl.),
Earthen pot pieces,
Lodhra (Symplocos racemosa),
Gairika (Ferrum haematite),
Priyangu (Callicara macrophylla),
sugar and
fried paddy

47. Vedanasthapana relieving pain

Shala (Shorea robusta Gaertn. f.),
Katphala Myrica nagi,
Kadamba (Anthocephalus indicus A. Rich.),
Padmaka Prunus cerasoides,
Tumba (Xanthoxylon alatum Roxb.),
Mocharasa (resin of Salmalia malabarica Schott and Endl.),
Shirisha (Albizzi lebbeck Benth.),
Vanjula (Salix caprea Linn.),
Elavaluka (Brunus cerasus Linn.) and
Ashoka (Saraca indica Linn.),
48. Sanjnasthapana restoring consciousness
Hingu Asa foetida,
Kaitarya Myrica nagi,
Arimeda (a variety of Acacia catechu Willd.),
Vacha (Acorus calamus Linn.),
Choraka (Angelica glauca),
Vayastha Brahmi (Bocopa monnieri Pennel.),
Golomi (a variety of Acorus calamus Linn.),
Jatila (Nardostachys jatamansi DC.),
Palankasha (Commiphora mukula Engl.) and
Ashokarohini (Picrorhiza kurroa Royle ex Benth.)

49. Prajasthapana procreative, useful in begetting child

Aindri Colocynth Citrullus colocynthis,
Brahmi (Bacopa monnieri Pennel.),
Shatavirya (Cynodon dactylon Pers.),
Sahasravirya (a variety of Cynodon dactylon Pers.),
Amogha (Emblica officinalis Gaertn.),
Avyatha (Tinspora cordifolia Miers.),
Shiva (Terminalia chebula Linn.),
Arishta (Picrorhiza kurroa Royle ex Benth.),
Vatyapuspi (Sida rhombifolia Linn.) and
Visvaksenakanta (Callicarpa macrophylla Vahl.)

50. Vayaha Sthapana -rejuvenating, anti aging.

Amruta (Tinspora cordifolia Miers.),
Abhaya Terminalia chebula,
Dhatri (Emblica officinalis Gaertn.),
Mukta (pearl),
Shveta (white variety of Clitoria ternatea Linn.),
Jivanti Leptadenia reticulate,
Atirasa Asparagus root Asparagaus racemosus,
Mandukaparni (Centella asiatica Urban),
Sthira Desmodium gangeticum and
Punarnava (Boerhaavia diffusa Linn.)

Thus 500 herbs, grouped in 10 each, based on therapeutic action have been classified. [19]

Brief explanation of a wide concept

The grouping of medicines, as done above and explanation of benefits of each group etc can be done very
elaborately. But as per the context, the grouping has been explained, in neither-too-short nor-too-elaborate
manner, so as to make both fool and intelligent understand the concepts. An intelligent scholar would
understand the hidden concepts with his intelligence, observation, assumptions and his experience. [20]
While Lord Atreya was explaining (about these drugs), Agnivesa enquired, Respected Sir! To say that there are
five hundred decoctives does not seem to be correct because the same drug is repeated in a number of groups of
decoctives? [21]

Lord Atreya -A wise man like yourself should not view things like that. Even one and the same person
performing different acts, is called by different names. For example, a person who is capable of performing
many acts gets different designations according to the act performed, nature of acts and the means adopted.
Similar is the case with drugs as well. So if we could find one single drug possessing many curative properties
to such an extent that it will be effective in curing all diseases, then who will care to enumerate or advise the use
of any other drug to his disciples? [22]

Summing up the contents :-

All the six hundred purgatives along with their ingredients, various preparations of each one of them have been
explained here in brief; and so their six sources have been explained.
Drugs of all tastes except salt can be made into water decoction (Kashayam). Thus there are five-fold sources of
decoctives. Again five-fold pharmaceutical preparations of all the decoctives and fifty important groups of
decoctive have been enumerated.
These 50 important groups of decoctives are further divided into ten each thereby constituting 500 decoctives
such grouping is for the convenience of description;
There is no limit to the detailed description of these decoctions. Again, too much of brevity will not be
conducive to the understanding of disciples of lower intelligence; so the description of decoction presented in
this chapter is neither too brief nor too elaborate.
With a view to guiding the disciples of lower intelligence and also to stimulate the imaginative power of the
wise, these fifty groups of decoctives have been explained.
The one who is acquainted with the internal use as well as external application and prescription by combination
of all these drugs, alone is the real physician. [23-29]
Thus ends the fourth chapter on the Six Hundred Purgatives.