It is known as Koranti in Marathi ,Katsarreiya in Hindi & Saireyak in Sanskrit .
It is of four types - shweta , rakta , neel , pita.
Latin Name - Barleria prionitis
Family - Acanthaceae
Properties -
Rasa - Tikta , Madhur
Virya - Ushna
Vipaka - Madhur
Guna - Laghu
Parts Used - Panchang , parna (leaves).
USES -
๐ฑ.It is used with jeerak churna in shukrameha , raktadushti.
๐ฑ.It works as Mutral ( stimulates/increases production of urine) so helpful in Mutrakriccha ( Difficulty in Micturition).
DOSE -
Swarasa - 10-20 ml
Kwatha - 40-80ml
Note - this post is for educational purposes only.
ref - Ayurveda textbooks.
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