Dhamasa Herb – Fagonia Schweifurthii Hadidi (Arabica) indica

Dhamasa Herb – DHAMAASAA ~(Aerial Parts)

INCI : Fagonia Arabica (Indica) (Commonly known as Cretica) ( The Correct name (For Indian variety) :(Fagonia Schweifurthii Hadidi )

Family ZYGOPHYLLACEAE

Parts used : Arial parts (Whole Plant above Roots)

Origin : India

Fagonia Arabica (Indica)

 (The Indian variety Fagonia Arabica Linn is Fagonia Schweifurthii Hadidi)    

Other Names :  Dhhamaasaa, Dhanvayasaa,Duraalabhaa,Samudraantaa,Gandhaari, Kachhuraa, Anantaa, Shokat-Ah-E-Albeefa,  ustarkhar, Dhamaasaa, dusparsa, badavard, chitikara, cittigara, badawarde, badawand, badaward, dhanvayas, dhanvayasa, dhanvayavaasa, Dhanvayaasaka, duraalaabha, Samudraantaa, Gaandhaari, Kachhuraa, Anantaa, suralabha, ustrabhaksya, Duhsparshaa, Alhagi pseudalhagi, Sachi Booti, Suchi Booti, Sachi Buti, Suchi Buty, Suchi Booty, Sachi Booty

Unani : Dhamaasaa

Action : – Astringent, antiseptic, blood purifier and febrifuge. Applied to abscesses, scrofulous glands and wounds ; also given as a prophylactic against small-pox.

Bark used for dermatosis. Extract of aerial parts – Anti viral, antiamphetaminic, spasmogenic. Planyt Ash – given to children suffering from anaemia

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