Ayurvedic Properties
- Taste (Rasa)
- Katu, Kashaya
- Quality (Guna)
- Laghu, Ruksha, Tikshna
- Potency (Virya)
- Ushna
- Key Constituents
- C₃₁H₃₀O₈, main constituent (Rottlerin)
- Also Known As
- Sanskrit: काम्पिल्लक, कर्णरंजन, रोचनी
Hindi: कमीला, कमला
What is Kampillaka / Kamala?
Important Krimighna drug for tapeworm. Red/orange glandular hair powder from fruits is used. Also used as natural dye.
Source: Bhavaprakash Nighantu, Varga 1
Therapeutic Actions (Karma)
- Krimighna (especially tapeworms)
- Rechana (purgative)
- Kushtha hara
Source: Bhavaprakash Nighantu, Varga 1
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