227 SURANA ACCORDING TO AYURVEDIC VIEW
Dr. Anil Kumar*, Dr. Shrikant Patel, Dr. Sucheta Ray and Dr. Nistha Nema
ABSTRACT
Amorphophallus campanulatus, commonly known as Surana in Sanskrit is a tuberous stout herb (corm) Belonging to the family Araceae. in Ayurveda. In Astanga Hridaya according to Acharya Vagbhatta it is describe in Agraya dravya For treat of Arsha, It is the best medicine for Arsha. it is used in many disease conditions Ashtila (Enlarged Prostate) etc. Amorphophallus campanulatus is commonly known as elephant foot yam. Corms are usedin india in curries and pickles and are ascribed in vitiated conditions of vata and kapha, arthralgia, elephantiasis, tumours inflammation, haemorrhage, vomiting, cough, Bronchitis, asthma, anorexia, dyspepsia, flatulence, colic constipation, helminthiasis hepatopathy, splenopathy, amenorrhoea, dysmenorrhea, seminalweakness, fatigue, anaemia and general debility. In this article we will describe about surana Botanical descriptions, Chemical composition, Therepeutic uses, doses and or other important things.
Keywords: Surana, Haemorrhoid, Arsha.
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