BOTANICAL NAME

CASSYTHA FILIFORMIS

FAMILY

LAURACEAE

SUBSTITUTE

CUSCUTA REFLEXA

OTHER NAMES

SANSKRIT : Akasavalli, Akashabhavana, Akashapavana, Akashavalli, Akashvalli, Amaravallari, Amaravela, Amarvalli, Antravalli, Asparsa, Dusparsha, Khavalli, Nilatar, Vyomavallika

HINDI : Aftimum, Akasbel, Akasbela, Akashabela, Amarabela, Kasus, Amar bel, Agas bel, Akash bel, Akashabel, Amarbel, Akash-bel, Saragbali, Seragbali, Akashbel, Parasite, Amar-bel

DISTRIBUTION

This species is globally distributed in the Tropics. Within India, it is found throughout the greater part, especially along the seacoast.

DOSE

Swaras 10 - 20 ml

CHEMICAL CONSTITUENTS

Dulcitol, Laurotetanine

AYURVEDIC PROPERTIES

Pichil

Kashay, Tikt

Katu

Sheet

Stambhan

THERAPEUTIC USES

Anti-inflammatory

Hair tonic

Abdominal disorders

Analgeic

Urinary tract infection

Skin disorders

FORMULATIONS (Yog)

Not available