Parnayavani- Coleus ambioinicus

Introduction:-It was not been told in brahttrayas, it was entered in materiamedica of India in 9th AD.it was mentained by P.V.Sharma asYavanivishesa. Features of this plant resembles KhurasaniAjwain. Vranda Madhava quoted its Krimigna property

But now Coleus forskolin is used instead of Coleusambioinicus

Vernacular Names:-San:-Yavanigandha parnika, KarpuravalliHin:- Patta ajwainTam:-KarpuravalliTel:- VamuakuKan:- Dodda patre soppuEng:- Country borageLat:-Coleus ambioinicus

Synonyms:-Yavanigandha parnika, Karpuravalli

Habitat:-Almost common in Malabar islands & in most parts of India

Morphology:-Herb, fleshy and highly aromatic, much branched Shaft- fleshy Leaves- 1-2 inch length , ovate dentate edged, chordate, thick & hairy. The taste of this leaf is pleasantly aromatic with agreeable and refreshing odour. Flowers- are on a short stem , pale purplish.

Chemical Composition:-Odorous oil with active content Carvacrol

Properties:-Guna- lagu, ruksha, teekshnaRasa- Katu, tiktaVeerya- UsnaVipaka- Katu

Dosha Karma:-Kaphavatashamaka

Systemic Action:-External- Vedanastapan, VishagnaDigestive- deepana, pachana, grahi, vatanulomana, krimignaCirculatory:-UttejakaRespiratory:- swasa, kasa, hikkaUrinary:- asmari, mutrakrachha

Useful Part:-leaves

Dosage:-swarasa- 5-10 ml

Special preparations

Quotations:-khyata parnayavani tu yavanigandaparnika Ijata purviyadwipeshu bharate prasrata brasham IItekshna parnyavanusna katutikta rase laghu Ideepani pachani ruchya malasangrahini param IIagnimande yakratroge grahnyamudarakrimou Ivishuchikayamasmarya mutrakrachhe shyshyate II