Pankeruha
Pankeruha,Nelumbo Nucifera
BOTANICAL NAME :NELUMBO NUCIFERA
- 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 | Proteales |
| Family | Nelumbonaceae |
| Genus | Nelumbo |
| Species | N. nucifera |
Family
| Botanical | Nelumbonaceae |
| Ayurvedic | Kamal kul |
Synonyms(Other Names)
| SANSKRIT | Abja, Ambhoja, Ambhoruha, Amboruha, Ambuja, Ambujanma, Ambupadma, Amburoha, Amlana, Aranala, Aravinda, Arvinda, Bisakusuma, Bisaprasuna, Drishopadma, Harivetra, Indiralaya, Jalajanma, Kalhara, Kamala, Kamalam, Kamalodbhavamrajah, Kawar, Kunja, Kusesaya, Kusheshaya, Kutapa, Mahapadma, Mahotpala, Nala, Nalika, Nalina, Padma, Padmadrajah, Padmam, Pankaja, Pankajam, Pankeruha, Pathoja, Pundarika, Pundra, Pushkara, Puskara, Putaka, Rajiva, Sahasrapatra, Sahsrapatra, Sarasa, Sarasiruha, Sarojanma, Saroruha, Sarsija, Sarsiruha, Satapatra, Sharada, Sharapadma, Shatapatra, Shri, Shriparna, Shrivasa, Shuklapadma, Sitambuja, Sujala, Tamarasa, Tumarasa, Vanashobhana, Varisoha |
| HINDI | Ambuj, Kamal, Kanval, Lalkamal, Padam, Kanwal, Kamal-kakri |
| URDU
|
Nilufer |
| ENGLISH
|
Sacred lotus, Egyptian bean, Chinese arrowroot, Padma, Indian lotus, Chinese water lily |
| KANNADA
|
Kamala, Tavare, Tavaribija, Tavarigadde, Thaavare |
| MALYALAM | Bem-tamara, Bemtamara, Centamara, Tamara, Ventamara |
| MARATHI | Kamal, Kamala |
| ORIYA
|
Kamal |
| TAMIL | Ambal, Centamarai, Sivapputamarai, Tamarai, Thamarai, Thaamarai, Tamaray, Ventamarai, Acaiyapattipam, Acaiyappattiram |
| TELGU | Damara, Erratamara, Kalung, Tamara, Kamalam, Errathaamara, Kamalamu, Padmamu, Pundreekamu, Soungadhikamu |
Ayurvedic Properties
| GUNA (Properties) | Laghu, Snigdh, Pichil |
| RASA (Taste)
|
Kashay, Madhur, Tikt |
| VIPAK (Metabolism)
|
Madhur |
| VIRYA (Potency)
|
Sheet |
| PRABHAV (Impact)
|
Praja-sthapan |
Habitat
It is natively found inIndia.It is cultivated in China & Japan.
Morphology
The roots of Nelumbo nucifera are planted in the soil of the pond or river bottom, while the leaves float on top of the water surface. The flowers are usually found on thick stems rising several centimeters above the water. The plant normally grows up to a height of about 150 cm and a horizontal spread of up to 3 meters, but some unverified reports place the height as high as over 5 meters. The leaves may be as large as 60 cm in diameter, while the showy flowers can be up to 20 cm in diameter.
Chemical Constituents
- Nuciferine
- Romarine
- Nornuciferine
Pharmacology
- It suppresses kapha and pitta.
- When applied externally reduces burning sensation and helps in healing of wounds.
- Cardiac tonic
- Anticonvulsant
- Used in infertility
- Diuretic
- Antipyretic
Contraindications
- No contraindications noted ever
Toxicology
No toxic effects noted.
Parts Of The Plant Used
- Panchang
- Leaves
- Seeds
- Roots
Therapeutic Uses
- Wounds
- Burning sensation
- Nervous waekness
- Convulsion
- Disorders of nervous system
- Vomitting
- Diarrhoea
- Dysentry
- Cardiac disorders
- Quenches thirst
- Skin disorders
- Bleeding piles
- Usefull in pregnancy
- Skin disorders
- Fever
- Burning sensation
- General weakness
Formulations
- Arvindasav
Dose
- Choorna 3 to 6 grams
- Swaras of roots 10 to 20 ml
Anti Dote
Not available
