Kakanasa (Martynia diandra, Glox.) – An Ayurvedic Review

Authors

  • Netra Jere
  • Amit Avalaskar

Keywords:

Ayurveda, Kakanasa, Martynia diandra, Glox., Epilepsy, Diuresis, Immune booster, Increase body weight

Abstract

Ayurveda is the most ancient health care System. The textual legacy started with Bruhat Samhita was completed in 4th century. After that, texts were written in the form of Nighantus which explained the dravyas, base of any treatment, in detail. Ancient Acharyas never limited the number of Dravyas as Acharya Charaka says- ‘Nothing in this world is devoid of  medicinal properties’.  More than 3000 plants had discussed in the Ayurveda in Sanskrit texts. Out of them some plants are widely used by clinicians today in their day to day practice. Eg. Gokshur (Tribulus terrestris) in urinary tract diseases.  Amalaki (Phyllanthus emblica) in Acidity. Mushali (Chlorophytum borivilianum) in Azoospermia Shunthi (Zingiber officinale) in Digestive problems etc. On the other hand there are still some plants which are not yet more focused; but used by very few people in some conditions. Kakanasa (Martynia diandra, Glox.) is one of them. It is an annual herb, can be seen throughout the country, generally occupying rubbish heaps and waste places.

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Author Biography

Amit Avalaskar

Professor, Dravyaguna Vigyana Department, Sumatibhai Shah Ayurved Mahavidyalaya, Hadapsar, Pune, Maharashtra, India.

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Published

2018-08-23

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Jere, N., & Avalaskar, A. (2018). Kakanasa (Martynia diandra, Glox.) – An Ayurvedic Review. Ayurlog: National Journal of Research in Ayurved Science, 6(5th). Retrieved from https://www.ayurlog.com/index.php/ayurlog/article/view/183

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Vol. 6 No. 5th (2018): AYURLOG: NJ-RAS | AUGUST 2018

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Review Articles

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