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31. Purisha Sangrahanīya Mahākashāya Varga (Bowel Binders) Introduction The Purisha Sangrahanīya Mahākashāya Varga includes ten medicinal plants that help in restraining excessive bowel movements and treating diarrhea (Atisara). These herbs work by absorbing excess moisture in the intestines, improving stool consistency, and reducing intestinal hypermotility. They primarily act as astringents (Stambhana), anti-inflammatory, and digestive stabilizers. List of Purisha Sangrahanīya Dravyas (Bowel-Binding Herbs) SI No Name Botanical Name Rasa (Taste) Guna (Properties) Vipaka (Post-digestive effect) Virya (Potency) Key Compounds 1 Priyangu Callicarpa macrophylla Tikta, Kashaya Guru, Ruksha Katu Shita Tannins, Flavonoids 2 Ananta Hemidesmus indicus Madhura, Tikta Guru, Snigdha Madhura Shita Saponins, Alkaloids 3 Amrasthi Mangifera indica (seed coat) Kashaya, Tikta Laghu, Ruksha Katu Shita Tannins, Polyphenols 4 Katvanga Oroxylum indicum Kashaya, Tikta Laghu, Ruksha Katu Ushna Baicalein, Tannins 5 Lodhra Symplocos racemosa Kashaya, Tikta Guru, Ruksha Katu Shita Symplocosides, Tannins 6 Mocharasa Resin of Salmalia malabarica Kashaya, Madhura Ruksha, Laghu Katu Shita Tannins, Resins 7 Samanga Mimosa pudica Kashaya, Tikta Laghu, Ruksha Katu Shita Alkaloids, Tannins 8 Dhatakipushpa Woodfordia floribunda Kashaya, Tikta Laghu, Ruksha Katu Ushna Polyphenols, Tannins 9 Padma Clerodendrum serratum Kashaya, Tikta Laghu, Snigdha Madhura Shita Glycosides, Flavonoids 10 Padmakeshara Nelumbo nucifera (Lotus Stamen) Kashaya, Tikta Laghu, Snigdha Madhura Shita Flavonoids, Alkaloids Uses of Purisha Sangrahanīya Varga Dosha Karma (Effect on Doshas) How Purisha Sangrahanīya Varga Works Conclusion The Purisha Sangrahanīya Mahākashāya Varga is an effective formulation for stopping diarrhea, strengthening the intestines, and restoring digestive health. These herbs absorb excess fluids, reduce inflammation, and stabilize gut function, making them valuable in managing acute and chronic diarrhea, IBS, and post-infectious digestive weakness. 32. Purīṣa-Virajanīya Mahākashāya Varga (Bowel Normalizers) Introduction The Purīṣa-Virajanīya Mahākashāya Varga consists of ten medicinal substances that help in removing the causative factors of vitiated Purīṣa (stool) and restoring its normal color, consistency, and function. These herbs are particularly useful in digestive disorders where stool color is altered due to Ama (toxins), Pitta aggravation, or improper digestion. List of Purīṣa-Virajanīya Dravyas (Bowel-Normalizing Herbs) SI No Name Botanical Name Rasa (Taste) Guna (Properties) Vipaka (Post-digestive effect) Virya (Potency) Key Compounds 1 Jambu Twak Eugenia jambolana (bark) Kashaya Laghu, Ruksha Katu Shita Tannins, Alkaloids 2 Shallaki Twak Boswellia serrata (bark) Katu Laghu, Ruksha Katu Ushna Boswellic Acids, Resin 3 Kacchura Mucuna pruriens Madhura, Tikta Guru, Snigdha Madhura Ushna L-Dopa, Flavonoids 4 Madhuka Madhuca indica Madhura Guru, Snigdha Madhura Shita Saponins, Glycosides 5 Shalmali Salmalia malabarica Kashaya, Madhura Guru, Snigdha Madhura Shita Tannins, Polyphenols 6 Shriveshtaka Pinus roxburghii Katu, Kashaya Laghu, Snigdha Katu Ushna Terpenes, Resins 7 Bhrashtamrat Fried Mud Kashaya Laghu, Ruksha Katu Shita Mineral Compounds 8 Payasya Ipomoea digitata Madhura, Kashaya Guru, Snigdha Madhura Shita Starch, Flavonoids 9 Utpala Nelumbo nucifera Tikta, Madhura Guru, Snigdha Madhura Shita Flavonoids, Alkaloids 10 Tilakana Sesamum indicum Madhura, Kashaya Guru, Snigdha Katu Ushna Sesamin, Lignans Uses of Purīṣa-Virajanīya Varga Dosha Karma (Effect on Doshas) How Purīṣa-Virajanīya Varga Works Conclusion The Purīṣa-Virajanīya Mahākashāya Varga is highly effective in restoring normal stool color, improving digestion, detoxifying the intestines, and preventing malabsorption disorders. It is beneficial in conditions like Pitta-related diarrhea, digestive toxin buildup, and irregular bowel movements. 33. Mūtra-Saṅgrahaṇīya Mahākashāya Varga (Antidiuretics) Introduction The Mūtra-Saṅgrahaṇīya Mahākashāya Varga consists of ten medicinal herbs that help in reducing frequent urination (Mutrāpravṛtti) and restoring normal urinary function. These herbs are particularly beneficial in conditions like Diabetes (Prameha, Madhumeha), Polyuria, Nocturia, and Urinary Incontinence. List of Mūtra-Saṅgrahaṇīya Dravyas (Antidiuretic Herbs) SI No Name Botanical Name Rasa (Taste) Guna (Properties) Vipaka (Post-digestive effect) Virya (Potency) Key Compounds 1 Jambu Eugenia jambolana Kashaya Laghu, Ruksha Katu Shita Tannins, Alkaloids 2 Amra Mangifera indica Kashaya Laghu, Ruksha Katu Shita Flavonoids, Polyphenols 3 Plaksha Ficus lacor Madhura, Kashaya Guru, Ruksha Katu Shita Tannins, Phenolics 4 Vata Ficus benghalensis Madhura, Kashaya Guru, Ruksha Katu Shita Phytosterols, Flavonoids 5 Kapitana Albizzia lebbeck Katu Laghu, Ruksha Katu Anushna Saponins, Alkaloids 6 Udumbara Ficus glomerata Kashaya, Tikta Laghu, Ruksha Katu Ushna Flavonoids, Tannins 7 Ashwattha Ficus religiosa Kashaya Guru, Ruksha Katu Shita Phytochemicals, Resins 8 Bhallataka Semecarpus anacardium Kashaya, Tikta Laghu, Snigdha Madhura Ushna Bhilawanols, Cardanol 9 Ashmantaka Ficus rumphi Kashaya, Madhura Guru, Ruksha Katu Shita Tannins, Glycosides 10 Somavalka Acacia catechu Tikta, Kashaya Laghu, Ruksha Katu Shita Catechins, Tannins Uses of Mūtra-Saṅgrahaṇīya Varga Dosha Karma (Effect on Doshas) How Mūtra-Saṅgrahaṇīya Varga Works Conclusion The Mūtra-Saṅgrahaṇīya Mahākashāya Varga is highly effective in managing urinary disorders like polyuria, diabetes-induced frequent urination, nocturia, and urinary incontinence. It helps in regulating kidney function, strengthening bladder muscles, and balancing Pitta-Kapha Doshas in the urinary system. 34. Mūtra-Virajaniya Mahākashāya Varga (Urine Normalizers) Introduction The Mūtra-Virajaniya Mahākashāya Varga consists of ten medicinal herbs that help in removing the vitiating factors from urine, thereby restoring its normal color and consistency. These herbs are particularly beneficial in conditions like Hematuria (blood in urine), Turbid Urine, and Pitta-related urinary disorders. List of Mūtra-Virajaniya Dravyas (Urine Normalizing Herbs) SI No Name Botanical Name Rasa (Taste) Guna (Properties) Vipaka (Post-digestive effect) Virya (Potency) Key Compounds 1 Padma Nelumbo nucifera Kashaya, Madhura, Tikta Laghu, Snigdha Madhura Shita Flavonoids, Alkaloids 2 Utpala Nelumbium speciosum Kashaya, Madhura, Tikta Laghu, Snigdha Madhura Shita Polyphenols, Tannins 3 Nalina Nelumbo species Kashaya, Madhura, Tikta Laghu, Snigdha Madhura Shita Antioxidants, Saponins 4 Kumuda Nymphaea alba Kashaya, Madhura, Tikta Laghu, Snigdha Madhura Shita Phenolic Compounds, Resins 5 Saugandhika Nymphaea species Kashaya, Madhura, Tikta Laghu, Snigdha Madhura Shita Essential Oils, Glycosides 6 Pundarika Nelumbo species Kashaya, Madhura, Tikta Laghu, Snigdha Madhura Shita Alkaloids, Flavonoids 7 Shatapatra Nelumbo species Kashaya, Madhura, Tikta Laghu, Snigdha Madhura Shita Polyphenols, Carotenoids 8 Madhuka Glycyrrhiza glabra Madhura, Tikta, Kashaya Guru, Snigdha Madhura Shita Glycyrrhizin, Saponins 9 Priyangu Callicarpa macrophylla Kashaya, Madhura, Tikta Laghu, Ruksha Katu Shita Tannins, Phytochemicals 10 Dhatakipushpa Woodfordia floribunda Kashaya, Madhura, Tikta Laghu, Ruksha Katu Shita Flavonoids, Antioxidants Uses of Mūtra-Virajaniya Varga Dosha Karma (Effect on Doshas) How Mūtra-Virajaniya Varga Works Conclusion The Mūtra-Virajaniya Mahākashāya Varga is highly effective in normalizing urine color, removing toxins, and treating urinary conditions like burning micturition, hematuria, and turbid urine. These herbs balance Pitta and Vata doshas, ensuring a healthy