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Overview

Reference: Ayurvedic Pharmacopoeia of India or FSSAI

Category: Ekal Churna (Single Herb Powder) 

Form: Fine powder 

Botanical Name: Dioscorea bulbifera

Sanskrit Name: Varahi, Varhi kanda.

Common Name:  Ratalu, Dukkarkanda, Varahi kanda, Genthi, Kunta Genusu, Heggenusu, Varahi, Dukarkand, Kaya Pendazam.

Part Used: Rhizome

Dose: 3 - 6 gm or as directed by the physician 

Rasapanchak (Properties):

Rasa - Madhura, Tikta, Katu

Guna - Laghu

Virya - Usna

Vipaka - Katu

Karma - Rasayana, Slesmaghna, Balya, Vrushya, Svarya, Varnya, Agnivriddhikara, Pittakara.

Disclaimer

This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. This guideline is based on Ayurvedic classical principles and intended for educational use. Practitioners should use their clinical judgment, patient assessment, and individualised protocol before prescribing in actual clinical settings.

Indications (Uses & Benefits)

Polyuria disorders (प्रमेहः) (pramehaḥ) [ITA-5.41.1]
Multiple dermatological diseases (कुष्ठः) (kuṣṭhaḥ) [ITA-5.59.1]
Worm Infestation / Helminthiasis / Parasitic Disease (कृमिरोग) (Kṛmiroga) [G-5]
Anti-pruritic medicine (कण्डूघ्नः, कण्डुहरः, कण्डूप्रशमनः) (kaṇḍūghnaḥ, kaṇḍūharaḥ, kaṇḍūpraśamanaḥ) [G-10]
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