Tikur
Tikur,Curcuma Augustifolia
BOTANICAL NAME :CURCUMA ANGUSTIFOLIA
- Botanical Classification
- Family
- Synonyms(other names)
- Ayurvedic Properties
- Habitat
- 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 | Magnoliophyta |
| Class | Liliopsida |
| Order | Zingiberales |
| Family | Zingiberaceae |
| Genus | Curcuma L. |
| Species | Curcuma angustifolia Roxb |
Family
| Botanical | Zingiberaceae |
| Ayurvedic | Ardarak kul |
Synonyms(Other Names)
| SANSKRIT | Tavkshir,Tavkshiri |
| HINDI | Tavakhira, Tikar, Tikhar, Tikhur, Tikor, Tikora, Tikur. |
| KANNADA
|
Koovehittu. |
| MALAYALAM
|
Koova, Kuva, Kuva kizhanna. |
| MARATHI
|
Tavakeera, Tavakila |
| PERSIAN | Tavashira.. |
| TAMIL | Kukaikkilanku, Kukainiru, Kuvaikkilanku. |
| TELUGU
|
Ararutgaddalu. |
| NEPALESE | Baarkhe sarro |
Ayurvedic Properties
| GUNA (Properties) | Laghu,Sanighad |
| RASA (Taste)
|
Madhur |
| VIPAK (Metabolism)
|
Madhur |
| VIRYA (Potency)
|
Sheet |
| PRABHAV (Impact)
|
Bala |
Habitat
It is found from Kumayun to Nepal upto the height of 3000 t0 4000 feet.
Chemical Constituents
- Starch
- Sugar
Pharmacology
- It suppresses vatta and pitta.
- Cardiac tonic
- Rakta-pitta shamak
- Aphrodisiac
- Diuretic
- Antipyretic
- Reduces burning sensation
Contraindications
- No contraindications noted ever
Toxicology
No toxic effects noted.
Parts Of The Plant Used
- Choorna (Powder) of Kand
Therapeutic Uses
- Vatapittaj disorders
- Kosthgatvatta
- Dysentry
- Cardiac disorders
- Raktapitta
- Cough
- Respiratory disorders
- Semen related disorders
- Dysuria
- Inflamation of Urinary bladder
- Burning sensation in urinary tract
- Fever
- Burning sensation
- Weakness
Formulations
- Not available
Dose
- 10 to 20 ml in the form of peya
Anti Dote
Not available
