It is known as javasa in Marathi & Hindi , Dhanvayas in Sanskrit & Camelthorn in English.
Latin Name - Alhagi Camelorum
Family - Papilionaceae
Properties -
Rasa - Madhur , tikta , Kashaya
Virya - Sheeta
Vipaka - Madhur
Guna - Laghu , snigdha
Parts Used - Panchang , Yavaskshara
USES -
1.Vrushya ( Aphrodisiac) -
So used in shukradaurbalya
2. Due to cleansing action , used in Mutrakriccha ( difficulty in micturition )
Note - this post is for educational purposes only.
Ref- Ayurveda textbooks.
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