Basonym of Drug
Bharangi
Main Synonym
- Bhargi
- Bhrugubhava
- Padma
- Fanji
- Brahmanyastika
- Brahmani
- Angarvalli
- Kharshaka
- Hanjika
Regional Name
- Bengali: Bamunhati
- Gujarati: Bharangi
- Hindi: Babhanaiti
- Kannada: Gontubarangi
- Tamil: Kavali
- Telugu: Gantumbhara
Botanical Name
Clerodendrum serratum
Family
Verbenaceae
Classification (Gana)
- Aacharya Charaka includes in Purishsamgrahaniya Mahakshaya
- Aacharya Sushruta and Vagbhatta include in Pippalyadi Gana
External Morphology
2 to 3-meter high shrub
Useful Parts
- Root
Important Phytoconstituent
Hispidulin, Scutellarein, Uncinatone
Rasa Panchak
- Rasa: Tikta, Katu
- Guna: Laghu, Ruksha
- Virya: Ushna
- Vipaka: Katu
Action
Kaphavatahara
Therapeutic Indication
- Jwarahara (Anti-pyretic)
- Kasahara (Anti-cough)
- Krimighna (Antihelmintic)
Therapeutic Uses
- Swasa - Bharangi root with Snuhi and hot water are given in breathlessness and asthma.
- Gandamala - Bharangi powder with Kanji is applied to the affected area.
- Kasa - Root powder with ginger and honey is useful in cough.
Dose
- Powder - 3-6 gm
Formulations
- Bharangyadi Kwath
- Bharangi Guda
Adverse Effect
Not Known