BOTANICAL NAME

NICOTIANA TABACUM

FAMILY

SOLANACEAE

SUBSTITUTE

Not Available

OTHER NAMES

SANSKRIT : Tamraparna, Kalanj

HINDI : Tamaku

DISTRIBUTION

This species is native to America, cultivated in all tropical countries. Within India, it is grown throughout.

DOSE

Not available

CHEMICAL CONSTITUENTS

Nicotin

AYURVEDIC PROPERTIES

Laghu, Tikshan, Vayvayi, Vikashi

Tikt, Katu

Katu

Ushan

Vaman

THERAPEUTIC USES

Analgesic

Anti-inflammatory

Worms

Respiratory disorders

Emesis

FORMULATIONS (Yog)

Not Available