mayurashikha :
This plant also very endemic and in the verge of extinction.Taxonomical Classification
VERNACULAR NAMES
English: Peacocks tailHindi: Mayursikha, Morpamkhi
Malayalam: Nanmukhappullu, Mayurasikha, Mayilatum sikha
Synonyms
Synonyms in Ayurveda: mayurashikha, morpankhi, MayoorasikhaRasa: Kashaya Katu Tikta
Guna: Laghu
Veerya: Ushna
Parts used for medicinal purpose
Whole plant, ,Morphology:
A small fern grows up to 20 cm high. Fronds fan-like with numerous dichotomous segments which are rush-like in texture, having few veins, sub-parallel, segments of fertile frond longer than those of the barren one, sori linear, sub marginal and elongateGeographical distribution:
Throughout the rocky hillsides of Western ghats.Therapeutic Uses:
Plant pacifies vitiated kapha, pitta, diarrhea, dysentery, worm infestations, skin discoloration, skin diseases, diabetes and fever.Ayurvedic Formulations:
Common Ayurvedic Formulations of mayurashikha with their IndicationsAparajitha dhooma choornam - It is used for fumigation.
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