BOTANICAL NAME

ORYZA SATIVA

FAMILY

GRAMINAE

SUBSTITUTE

HORDEUM VULGARE

OTHER NAMES

SANSKRIT : Bilvaja, Dhanya, Dhanyah, Garuda, Hima, Jiraka, Kacoraka, Kalama, Kalmasa, Kapinjala, Khanjarita, Magadhi, Mahasali, Nivara, Pita, Raktabhasali, Raktasali, Rukmavanti, Sali, Sastika, Saugandhi, Shali, Sukala, Tandula, Tandulam, Vara, Vilavasin, Ahi

HINDI : Caval, Chaval, Dhan, Chauval, Saatti, Sawal, Saal, Hal, Seal

DISTRIBUTION

This species is native to India and Indo-China and is cultivated throughout warmer parts of the world. Within India, it is cultivated throughout.

DOSE

Not available

CHEMICAL CONSTITUENTS

Cyanogenic glycoside, Ubiquinones, Proanthocyanidins, Glycosides of hordatines, Procyanidin, Protein, Calcium, Phosphorus, Iron, Hordenine

AYURVEDIC PROPERTIES

Kashay, Madhur

Katu

Sheet

THERAPEUTIC USES

Strength and vigour

Abdominal dosrders

Skin enhnacer

FORMULATIONS (Yog)

Eladya modaka