haritha manjari- Acalypha indica

[sheji ramkumar]

Region- nilambur,malappuram dt, kerala

 

Habitat - wild

 

Habit - perennial ,erect herb,up to 60 cm height.

 

Regional name

 

Malayalam - kuppameni

 

Hindi-  khokali / koppu

 

Sanskrit - haritha manjari

 

Tamil - kuppaimeni / kuppivaeni

 

Telugu - kuppichettu

 

Bengali - sveta basanta / muktajhuri

 

Common name - indian acalypha

 

Botanical name- Acalypha indica

 

Family - Euphorbiaceae.

 

Useful part - whole plant

 

leaves - ovate rhombic with long petiole,with serrated margine.

 

flowers- unisexual, in axillary spikes.

 

fruits - capsule, covered with persistant bracts.

 

rasadi:

 

rasa - tiktha- katu

 

guna- laghu- ruksha

 

veerya - ushna

 

dosha karma- passifies vatha.

 

uses - in cough,skin diseases,piles,fistula,constipation,arthritis,anthelmintic.

 

constituents- alkaloides, acalypus & acalyphine.

 

ref

 

http://openmed.nic.in2001/01/Microsoft_word_-_Acalypha.pdf

 

www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/query.fcgi?cmd+Retrive&db+PubMed&list_uids+10617059

 

http://www.indiadivine.org/audarya/ayurveda-health-wellbeing/419557-acalypha-indica-uses.html

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

[VIDHYA PRIYADHARSHINI]

hi sheji ji,

 

Tamizh: Kuppaimeni:

A decoction of the leaves is an effective laxative and thus is used with gratifying results in treating constipation. The gresh leaves, introduced in the rectum of small children suffering from constipation, induces free motions.

It is useful as an external application in skin disease. A paste of its fresh leaves can be applied for scabies and other skin diseases, such as syphilitic ulcer, bed sores, maggot infested sores and wounds.

It is highly beneficial in treating croup, a diz mostly occurring in children, It is characterized by cough and difficulty in breathing and is caused by an obstruction in the larynx. This herb is safe to use in this condition and also acts fast. This juice can be administered in doses of 1 teaspoon. The dose may be increased to 4 teaspoons according to the age.

It is good in rheumatoid arthritis. The juice of the fresh leaves is applied mixed with lime and onion. A mixture of the fresh juice and oil can be applied in rheumatoid arthritis.

This herb is also effective in killing intestinal worms. The juice of the leaves or their decoction, mixed with little garlic, can be given for such symptoms.

Dr. vidhya Priya Dharshini.K. Rajaraman,

Mumbai.

[sheji]

Thank you Vidhya ji

sheji

On Jun 30, 4:07 pm, VIDHYA PRIYADHARSHINI <drvidhyab...@gmail.com>
wrote:

> hi sheji ji,
>
> Tamizh: Kuppaimeni:
>
> A decoction of the leaves is an effective laxative and thus is used with

> gratifying results in treating *constipation*. The gresh leaves, introduced

> in the rectum of small children suffering from constipation, induces free
> motions.
>
> It is useful as an external application in skin disease. A paste of its

> fresh leaves can be applied for *scabies* and other skin diseases,
> such as *syphilitic
> ulcer, bed sores, maggot infested sores and wounds.*
>
> It is highly beneficial in treating *croup*, a diz mostly occurring in

> children, It is characterized by cough and difficulty in breathing and is
> caused by an obstruction in the larynx. This herb is safe to use in this
> condition and also acts fast. This juice can be administered in doses of 1
> teaspoon. The dose may be increased to 4 teaspoons according to the age.
>

> It is good in *rheumatoid arthritis*. The juice of the fresh leaves is

> applied mixed with lime and onion. A mixture of the fresh juice and oil can
> be applied in rheumatoid arthritis.
>

> This herb is also effective in killing *intestinal worms*. The juice of the

> >www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/query.fcgi?cmd+Retrive&db+PubMed&list_uid...
>
> >http://www.indiadivine.org/audarya/ayurveda-health-wellbeing/419557-a...- Hide quoted text -
>
> - Show quoted text -

[Dr. Hari Venkatesh.K.Rajaraman]

Thank you Vidhya ji for the wonderful details

Kuppai meni ( குப்பைமேனி), in Thamizh language and a very important drug in Siddha system of medicine. In Ayurveda, no known interesting details are found about this drug. Usually grown as a weed on road sides is a wonder drug in treating mainly Shwasa & Kasa (Asthma & cough). 

very well known for its antifungal properties too. 

The juice of this plant is mixed along with Lime (Chunnam) is a wonderful & instant remedy in many itches & allergic skin affections. 

The interesting aspect of this drug is that, it was very well used in Loha vidya (Indian Alchemy) by the siddhars (the rishis or munis who lived in South India, excelled in Ashta Maha Siddhis and authored the texts of Siddha medicine & Alchemy), to convert lower metals into higher. 

When i was a school going student, i had a Thamizh teacher by name (Late) Mr. Aranganaadhan, a scholarly person in Thamizh language & a researcher in Siddha system of medicine & Alchemy, explaining this drug once during his deliberation. He had alleged to say that this drug was used by the siddhars in Alchemy. He used to say that a little quantity of Mercury when rubbed with the juice of this plant would convert mercury into a totally watery substance by loosing all its metallic properties. I haven't tested it, but thought to share this point as i remembered, which might interest curious readers to prove this claim!!!

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

[sheji]

Thank you Hari for giving siddha prayoga



sheji
On Jul 2, 7:09 pm, "Dr. Hari Venkatesh.K.Rajaraman"

<ayurharivenkat...@gmail.com> wrote:
> Thank you Vidhya ji for the wonderful details
>

> *Kuppai meni ( குப்பைமேனி)*, in Thamizh language and a very important drug
> in *Siddha *system of medicine. In Ayurveda, no known interesting details

> are found about this drug. Usually grown as a weed on road sides is a wonder

> drug in treating mainly *Shwasa & Kasa (Asthma & cough)*.
> very well known for its *antifungal* properties too.

> The juice of this plant is mixed along with Lime (Chunnam) is a wonderful &

> instant remedy in many i*tches & allergic skin affections*.

> The interesting aspect of this drug is that, it was very well used in Loha

> vidya (Indian Alchemy) by the *siddhars* (the rishis or munis who lived in

> South India, excelled in Ashta Maha Siddhis and authored the texts of Siddha
> medicine & Alchemy), to convert lower metals into higher.

> When i was a school going student, i had a Thamizh teacher by name *(Late) *
> *Mr. Aranganaadhan*, a scholarly person in Thamizh language & a researcher

> in Siddha system of medicine & Alchemy, explaining this drug once during
> his deliberation. He had alleged to say that this drug was used by the

> siddhars in Alchemy. He used to say that a *little quantity of Mercury* when
> rubbed with the juice of this plant would *convert mercury into a totally
> watery substance* by *loosing all its metallic properties.* I haven't tested