Table 2 Ayurvedic properties, part used and dosage of A. vulgaris [21]

Sanskrit name

Brahmajata, Daanta, Devashekhara, Gandhotkata, Nagdamanak, Gandhotkata, Kalapatraka, Pavitraka, Tapodhana, Tapasvi, Pushpachamara, Rishiputra, Muni, Kulaputraka, Pundaraka, Panduraga, Munisuta, Vineeta, Saptadhatri, Kalapatraka

Medicinal properties

Rasa (Taste)—Tikta (Bitter), Veerya (Potency)—Ushna (Hot), Guna (Potentials)—Laghu (Light for digestion), Kashaya (Astringent),

Ruksha (Dry in nature), Teekshna (Strong), Vipaka—Katu (Endures Strong perception after ingestion), Karma (Movements)—Tridosha shamaka, Tridoshahara (lessens entirely the dosha in the organization)

Part used

Panchanga (entire plant)

Dosage

Fresh juice—5–10 ml; Powder—0.5–1 g

Ayurvedic uses

Hrudya—acts as cardiac tonic, pleasant for heart Indications: Kandu—itching, pruritis, Kushta—skin diseases, Kleda—relieves clammy skin, Visha—Toxic conditions, poisoning, Graharoga—Psychiatric disorders, Visphota—boils, blisters

Ayurvedic preparations

Sri Gopala Taila: It's therapeutic oil for alternative sources in vata disorders includes diabetes and neurological problems. It also assists in the development of remembering, learning and wisdom. It aids in neuron, muscle and blood vessel strengthening. This oil can be applied gradually to the abdomen of pregnant women to improve core muscles and prevent pregnancy. It reduces menstruation pains in women while applied on the skin to the abdomen. It is effective in patients with schizophrenia