"Truna Raasna" of Bengal Vaidyas - Vanda roxburghii
Dr. Hari Venkatesh.K.Rajaraman
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Dr. Hari Venkatesh. K. Rajaraman
M.D. (Ay).P.G.D.H.M.
Lecturer/ Scientist Incharge - Animal House,
ALN Rao Memorial Ayurvedic Medical College, Koppa, Chikmagalur Dist. Karnataka
Mob: 09590574495
tanay bose
Vanda roxburghii R. Br.
Synonym : Vanda tessellata (Roxb.) G. Don
Rasna has been extensively used by Ayurvedic physicians in treating the vata diseases, especially, adhyavata (vata disease in the thigh region) in particular. It is one of the herbs mentioned in all scriptures of Ayurveda. Bhavamisra has described the anti – inflammatory property of the plant. Maharishi Charka has categorized it as vayahsthapana (promotes longevity) and preserves youth and anuvasanopaga (adjunctive to oily enema therapy). Susruta has mentioned it as visaghnaanti-toxin and vimlapana (anti–inflammatory), especially in vata diseases Vagbhata has mentioned it as a drug of choice for vata disorders. Rasna has various synonyms, mentioned in Samhita, like yuktarasa, rasa, rasadhya, rasya, surasa, sugandha, sreyasi, gandhamula etc.
The plant grows throughout India, as a common orchid epiphytic on mango or madhuka trees. It develops two kinds of roots viz. the clinging roots and aerial roots. The leaves are 15-20 cm long, coriaceous, in two rows and are oblique at the apex. The flowers 4-5 cm in diameter, are solitary of axillary racemose. The fruit 7-9 cm long and the roots are fragrant.
The botanical name of Rasna is Vanda roxburghil and it belongs to family Orchidaceae. The plant contains alkaloids and glycoside. The plant also contains tannins, saponins, sterols, fatty acids, resins and coloring matter. From plant and sitosterols and a long chain aliphatic compounds isolated.
Properties
Rasna is bitter in taste, pungent in the post digestive effect and has hot potency. It alleviates kapha and vata doshas. It possesses heavy attribute and digests the ama. It augments the uterine contractions and is a bronchodilator, digestant and blood purifier. It is used in diseases like gout, rheumatic disorders, asthma, abdominal pain, fever and edema.
Uses
The roots or Rasna have great medicinal value and are used for medicinal purpose, externally as well as internally. Externally, the roots mashed in cow’s urine, used as a paste, for topical application in skin diseases like eczema, scabies, pruritus etc. Also, the skin sash with the decoction of Rasna roots is salutary in skin diseases. Rasna contains an alkaloid, which enters into the composition of several medicated oils, for external epplication in rheumatism and allied disorders and also diseases of the nervous system. The massage with Rasna oil is beneficial in swollen and painful joist.
Internally, Rasna is a keen stimulant, cholegogue, digestant and a mild laxative. Along with external therapy, rasna is a valuable remedy for vata diseases like inflammation of joints, internally also. It is salutary in seizures as well as facial palsy. In respiratory ailments like cough, asthma, pulmonary edema, pleurisy and tuberculosis, Rasna is benevolent. It is a great panacea for oligomenorrhea, amenorrhea and dysmenorrheal; as it augments the uterine contractions. It is also a remedy for secondary syphilis and scorpion bite.
Classical Ayurvedic Preparations
- Maharasnadi kvatha
- Rasnadi curna
- Rasnadi vati
- Rasnadi lepa
- Yogaraja guggula
- Rasnadi kvatha etc.
Reference:
- United States Department of Agriculture,Agricultural Research Service, Beltsville Area,Germplasm Resources Information Network (GRIN)
- Herbal Cure India (http://www.herbalcureindia.com/herbs/vanda-roxburghii.htm)
TANAY
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On Jun 25, 8:45 am, tanay bose <tanaybos...@gmail.com> wrote:
> Vanda roxburghii R. Br. Synonym : Vanda tessellata (Roxb.) G. Don
>
> Rasna has been extensively used by Ayurvedic physicians in treating the vata
> diseases, especially, adhyavata (vata disease in the thigh region) in
> particular. It is one of the herbs mentioned in all scriptures of Ayurveda.
> Bhavamisra has described the anti – inflammatory property of the plant.
> Maharishi Charka has categorized it as vayahsthapana (promotes longevity)
> and preserves youth and anuvasanopaga (adjunctive to oily enema therapy).
> Susruta has mentioned it as visaghnaanti-toxin and vimlapana
> (anti–inflammatory), especially in vata diseases Vagbhata has mentioned it
> as a drug of choice for vata disorders. Rasna has various synonyms,
> mentioned in Samhita, like yuktarasa, rasa, rasadhya, rasya, surasa,
> sugandha, sreyasi, gandhamula etc.
>
> The plant grows throughout India, as a common orchid epiphytic on mango or
> madhuka trees. It develops two kinds of roots viz. the clinging roots and
> aerial roots. The leaves are 15-20 cm long, coriaceous, in two rows and are
> oblique at the apex. The flowers 4-5 cm in diameter, are solitary of
> axillary racemose. The fruit 7-9 cm long and the roots are fragrant.
>
> The botanical name of Rasna is Vanda roxburghil and it belongs to family
> Orchidaceae. The plant contains alkaloids and glycoside. The plant also
> contains tannins, saponins, sterols, fatty acids, resins and coloring
> matter. From plant and sitosterols and a long chain aliphatic compounds
> isolated.
> Rasna is bitter in taste, pungent in the post digestive effect and has hot
> potency. It alleviates kapha and vata doshas. It possesses heavy attribute
> and digests the ama. It augments the uterine contractions and is a
> bronchodilator, digestant and blood purifier. It is used in diseases like
> gout, rheumatic disorders, asthma, abdominal pain, fever and edema.
> The roots or Rasna have great medicinal value and are used for medicinal
> purpose, externally as well as internally. Externally, the roots mashed in
> cow’s urine, used as a paste, for topical application in skin diseases like
> eczema, scabies, pruritus etc. Also, the skin sash with the decoction of
> Rasna roots is salutary in skin diseases. Rasna contains an alkaloid, which
> enters into the composition of several medicated oils, for external
> epplication in rheumatism and allied disorders and also diseases of the
> nervous system. The massage with Rasna oil is beneficial in swollen and
> painful joist.
>
> Internally, Rasna is a keen stimulant, cholegogue, digestant and a mild
> laxative. Along with external therapy, rasna is a valuable remedy for vata
> diseases like inflammation of joints, internally also. It is salutary in
> seizures as well as facial palsy. In respiratory ailments like cough,
> asthma, pulmonary edema, pleurisy and tuberculosis, Rasna is benevolent. It
> is a great panacea for oligomenorrhea, amenorrhea and dysmenorrheal; as it
> augments the uterine contractions. It is also a remedy for secondary
> syphilis and scorpion bite.
>
> - Maharasnadi kvatha
> - Rasnadi curna
> - Rasnadi vati
> - Rasnadi lepa
> - Yogaraja guggula
> - Rasnadi kvatha etc.
>
> *Reference:*
>
> 1. United States Department of Agriculture,Agricultural Research Service,
tanay bose
Tanay
Dr. Hari Venkatesh.K.Rajaraman
Thank YOu Tanay ji... interesting details...Thanks a lot...
tanay bose
Tanay
Dr. Abraham
Dr Krishna Kishore
Narasimha Murthy Soma
Dr. Hari Venkatesh.K.Rajaraman
On 8/23/10, Narasimha Murthy Soma <snmurt...@gmail.com> wrote:
> just beautiful hari, first time i am looking at the flowers of rasna...gud
> effort....thank you. ....
>
> Dr.Murthy.
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> On Fri, Jun 25, 2010 at 8:05 AM, Dr. Hari Venkatesh.K.Rajaraman <
> ayurhari...@gmail.com> wrote:
>
>> Dear Members,
>> posting *Truna Raasna (तृण रास्ना)* here.. *Vanda roxburghii (Syn. of
>> Vanda tessellata as per GRIN)*.of the family *Orchidaceae*.
>> *Location: *Koppa, Chikmagalur district, Karnataka
>> *Habit & Habitat:* Herb, Orchid
>> *Height:* 1 to 2 feet
>>
>> Raasna is a highly controversial drug in Ayurveda... Across the country
>> different sources are being taken in the name of Raasna. the main sources
>> being *Pluchea lanceolata (north)* & *Alpinia* species like *A. galanga,
>> A. officinarum, A. calcarata etc., (South) *
>>
>> The Bengali Kavirajas classify Raasna into 3 different types
>> *1. Patra रास्ना - पत्र रास्ना (**the Leaf Raasna) - **Lochnera rosea,
>> Apocynaceae*
>> *2. Moola Raasna - मूल रास्ना (**the Root Raasna) - **Rauvolfia
>> serpentina, Apocynaceae*
>> *3. Truna Raasna - तृण रास्ना (**the Grass Raasna) - **Vanda roxburghii,
>> Orchidaceae.*
>> *
>> *
>> *Medicinal uses:*
>> Am not sure as to how do they use it in Bengal.
>> But folks use the leaves in *cuts & wounds*, the decoction is used in *
>> earache*.
>> *
>> *
>> *Thank you
>> *--
>> Dr. Hari Venkatesh. K. Rajaraman
>> M.D. (Ay).P.G.D.H.M.
>> Lecturer/ Scientist Incharge - Animal House,
>> ALN Rao Memorial Ayurvedic Medical College, Koppa, Chikmagalur Dist.
>> Karnataka
>> Mob: 09590574495
>>
>
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Dr. Hari Venkatesh. K. Rajaraman
M.D. (Ay).P.G.D.H.M.
Lecturer/ Scientist Incharge - Animal House,
ALN Rao Memorial Ayurvedic Medical College, Koppa, Chikmagalur Dist.
Karnataka
Mob: 09590574495
Dr. Hari Venkatesh.K.Rajaraman
Dear Abraham ji.. this is Vanda roxburghii indeed...
reshmi pushpan
Unable to view any of the pictures except the first one. Some error message is shown on trying to download or open the pictures. Any idea why?
Regards,
Reshmi
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Dr. Hari Venkatesh.K.Rajaraman
Dear Reshmi ji... Am not sure why it happens... Kindly go through the following link in bodhi nighantu's webpage... Kindly let me know if the problem exists...
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Dr. Hari Venkatesh. K. Rajaraman
M.D. (Ay).P.G.D.H.M.
Lecturer/ Scientist Incharge - Animal House,
ALN Rao Memorial Ayurvedic Medical College, Koppa, Chikmagalur Dist. Karnataka
Mob: 09590574495
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Regards,
Reshmi
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The Arya Vaidya Chikitsalayam&Research Institute,
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