Basonym of Drug
Kakoudumbara
Main Synonym
- Malayu
- Kasthodumbara
- Jaghanephala
- Switrabhaishjya
- Phalgu
- Malapu
Regional Name
- Hindi: Kathumar
- Tamil: Kattu-atti
- Telugu: Brahmamedi
- Gujarati: Devadavari
- English: Hairy Fig, Devil Fig
Botanical Name
Ficus hispida
Family
Moraceae
Classification (Gana)
- Acharya Charaka: Tikta Skandha
- Bhavprakash Nighantu: Vatadi Varga
External Morphology
3-5 meter high tree
Useful Parts
- Bark
- Root bark
- Fruit
- Latex
Important Phytoconstituents
- Beta sitosterol
- Hispidine
- Psoralen
- Bergapten
- Alkaloid
Rasa Panchak
- Rasa: Tikta, Kashya
- Guna: Laghu, Ruksha
- Virya: Shita
- Vipaka: Katu
Action
Kaphapittahara
Therapeutic Indications
- Switrahara (useful in vitiligo)
- Vranya (wound healing)
- Grahi (reduces excessive discharges)
- Pandughna (useful in anemia)
- Atisarahara (anti-diarrheal)
Therapeutic Uses
- Avabahuka: Latex of Kakoudumbara with asafoetida and Kauncha root powder are useful as Pradhaman Nasya therapy for disability and restricted movement of the shoulder.
- Switra: Malapu decoction with Guda is beneficial in vitiligo.
- Atisara: Decoction with Haritaki Churna is beneficial in diarrhea.
Dose
- Powder: 1-3 gm
- Bark decoction: 50-100 ml
Formulations
Gojihvadi Kashaya
Adverse Effect
Not Known
Remedial Measure
Not Required
Purification
Not Required