Lanka
Lanka,Capsicum Annum
BOTANICAL NAME :CAPSICUM ANNUUM
- Botanical Classification
- Family
- Synonyms(other names)
- Ayurvedic Properties
- Habitat
- Morphology
- Chemical Constituents
- Pharmacology
- Contraindications
- Toxicology
- Parts Of The Plant Used
- Therapeutic Uses
- Formulations
- Dose
- Anti Dote
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Botanical Classification
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Division | ……………. |
| Class | …………….. |
| Order | Solanales |
| Family | Solanaceae |
| Genus | Capsicum L |
| Species | C. annuum |
Family
| Botanical | Solanaceae |
| Ayurvedic | Kantkari kul |
Synonyms(Other Names)
| SANSKRIT | Lanka, Katuvira, Rakt marich |
| HINDI | Lal mircha, Lal mirch, Lal marich |
| MARATHI
|
Marchan |
| ENGLISH
|
Red chilly |
Ayurvedic Properties
| GUNA (Properties) | Laghu, Ruksha,Tikshan |
| RASA (Taste)
|
Katu |
| VIPAK (Metabolism)
|
Katu |
| VIRYA (Potency)
|
Ushan |
| PRABHAV (Impact)
|
Lalakprasekjanan |
Habitat
It is natively found in Brazil.Now a days almost every where is available in India.Cultivated in Madras,Bihar,Andhrapardesh,Maharashtra.
Morphology
The plant is a perennial, but usually grown as an herbaceous annual, with a densely branched stem. The plant reaches 0.5–1.5 m (20–60 in). Single white flowers bear the fruit which is green when unripe, changing principally to red, although some varieties may ripen to other colours including brown and purple.
Chemical Constituents
- Capsaican
Pharmacology
- It suppresses vatta,kapha and vitiates pitta.
- Vathar
- Sedative
- Stimulates production of saliva.
- Improves digestion
- Cardiac stimulant
- Diuretic
- Antipyretic
Contraindications
- No contraindications noted ever
Toxicology
Overdose of this herb causes
- Burning sensation in abdomen
Parts Of The Plant Used
- Fruits
Therapeutic Uses
- Used externally for cure of kaphaj headache,Amavata,Back pain,Sciatica,Diptheria,Throat disorders,Dog bite,
- Sandhivatta
- Amavata
- Madatya (alcoholism)
- Anorexia
- Loss of appetite
- Indigestion
- Cholera
- Cardiac weakness
- Loss of desire for sex
- Obesity
Formulations
- Vishamjwarghanivati
- Lankasur (tincture capsicum)
Dose
- 30 to 60 milligram
Anti Dote
Milk or cows ghee should be given.
