BOTANICAL NAME

LUFFA CYLINDRICA

FAMILY

CUCURBITACEAE

SUBSTITUTE

Not Available

OTHER NAMES

SANSKRIT : Aibhi, Brihatkoshataki, Dhamargava, Dirgha-patola, Dirghapatolika, Ghoshaka, Hastighosha, Hastikoshataki, Hastiparna, Mahakoshataki, Mahaphala, Mahapushpa, Raja-koshataki, Rajakoshataki, Sapitaka

HINDI : Ghiatarui, Ghiatarul, Ghiaturai, Nenua, Purula, Ghia-tori

DISTRIBUTION

WHOLE OF INDIA

DOSE

Swaras 10 -20 ml

CHEMICAL CONSTITUENTS

Luffein

AYURVEDIC PROPERTIES

Laghu, Ruksha, Tikshan

Tikt

Katu

Ushan

Vaman

THERAPEUTIC USES

Blood purifier

Cough

Respiratory problems

Excretes out toxins

FORMULATIONS (Yog)

Not available