By M. A. Alwar
Gender[edit]
Irimedaḥ is a masculine form.
Origin[edit]
It is derived from "iriṇo hastino meda iva medo yasya" which means 'That whose fat is like the fat of an elephant'.
Synonyms[edit]
- Vachellia Farnesiana
- Arimedaḥ
- Viṭkhadiraḥ[1]
- Kālaskandhaḥ
- Arimedakaḥ
Characteristics As per Bhāvaprakāśa[edit]
- Astringent in taste
- Hot in potency
- Cures diseases of oral cavity, teeth and blood.
- Diminishes itching and poisonous effects caused by worms
- Cures Capha
- Prevents skin diseases
- Cures inflamed ulcers
References[edit]
- ↑ As per Śabdaratnāvalī and Rājanirghaṇṭa
- Shabdakalpadrumah by Raja Radhakantdev, Varadaprasada Vasu, Haricarana Vasu