BOTANICAL NAME

ARUNDO DONAX

FAMILY

GRAMINAE

SUBSTITUTE

Not Available

OTHER NAMES

SANSKRIT : Dhamana, Nala, Potagala, Sarah, Sunyamadhya

HINDI : Baranal, Narhal, Narasal, Nar, Tinta, Nal, Naldura, Rajal, Narr, Nara, Baru, Doka

DISTRIBUTION

This species is native to Mediterranean region, globally distributed in the mediterranean region eastwards to Myanmar. Within India, it has been recorded from Kashmir to eastern India, up to an altitude of 2400 metres, extending southwards into Peninsular India; it is also cultivated for ornament in gardens.

DOSE

Kwath 50 - 100 ml

CHEMICAL CONSTITUENTS

Phragmites karka

AYURVEDIC PROPERTIES

THERAPEUTIC USES

Tridosh-har

Lactative enhancer

Blood purifier

Urinary tract infection

Coolant

Urinary tract infection

Skin diseases

FORMULATIONS (Yog)

Not available