karavira :

Definition

The meaning of Arabi Sammul-himar and Pharasi Kharajahar is Gardhabha visha.

The meaning of Arabi Sammulmar is Sarpavisha.

-Vanoushadi Nidarsika

Synonyms

Synonyms in Ayurveda: karavira, hyamaar, ashvamaar, vajimaar, mahameer, hayaghna, shatakunda, ashvarodhak, ashvaghna, haripriya, ashvamohak, red = raktaprasav, bhutathari, ganeshakusum

It is known as Ashwamarak in Sanskrit which means one that kills horse

Hayamaraka or Asvamaraka:-

Due to poisonous nature it (karavira) kills the horses.

Karavira:-

Its stem and branches possess many leaves.

Pratihasa:-

It spread well in all directions (or) spreads very easily. It is famous for its property of killing horses.

Chandata:-

Due to poisonous nature it appears very danger.

Sataprasaha:-

This plant contains innumerable leaves which is simile to scalp possessing innumerable hair follicles.

Even it produces many flowers at a time.

-Nighantu Adarsa