NEWS LETTER OF
ARMARC
AUG -2009
Editorial
Today’s fast pace of life-style and getting the
better in life brings a state of mental and emotional strain,
very well known as ‘stress’. Regular thinking on achieving
something induce some kind of stress in everyone’s life
and the best way to ascertain this is face to face combat
making true to a great quote, “Face is mirror of a person’s
thinking or personality”. Number of cases related with
suicidal attempts after such stress have been seen. It
becomes worsen when the students are concerned with
such things due to phobias of examination, result of ex-
amination etc. Stress is a psychophysiological response
which may vary from person to person depending upon
the physiology and mental level of a person. Medical
science considers three physiological systems that are
directly involved in stress response, i.e. the nervous sys-
tem, the endocrine system and the immune system.
Ayurveda looks upon the imbalance or lack of coordi-
nation of the three main mental functions of dhi (learn-
ing), dhriti (retention), and smriti (long-term memory)
for such response. This imbalance may be due the dis-
turbance in prana vata that supports mental functions
and ultimately the coordination of dhi, dhriti and smriti.
Any disorder in this coordination may result in mental
stress. When vyana vayu alongwith prana vayu also gets
disturbed, the communication between the heart and
mind is affected and it results both in mental and emo-
tional stress. Charak Samhita finds the Pragya-apradh
as main factor behind stress. Pragya-apradh is a situa-
tion when people lack the perceiving capacity about the
reality of life and make mistake. Medical science gives
an account of stress with imbalance (other than normal)
in secretion of serotonin, melatonin, acetylcholine etc.
Usual perception is conceived that nothing can
be done for stress but with realization and certain steps,
lot of control can be made. Stress management starts
with identifying the sources of stress. Usually true sources
of stress are not always obvious and, they can be over-
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-overlooked. To identify the true sources of stress, a
close look on habits, attitude, excuses etc. may help.
Managing stress is totally dependent upon taking the
charge of thoughts, emotions, schedule, environment and
the way of dealing with these problems. The ultimate
goal is a balanced life, i.e. Pragya-bodh with time for
work, relationship, relaxation, enjoying the challenges,
fun etc. Seceral other steps like thinking positive,
reframing, being assertive, time management, humour,
ventilation, drinking water, music therapy etc. can also
be made. A good look and caution of stress manage-
ment would certainly help everyone to make his/her life
happier and more successful. The regular morning and
evening practice of transcendental meditation technique
especially with philosophy of Ayurveda and Yoga is the
most effective way to relieve anxiety and stress. It only
needs pragya-bodh, an important factor to realize the
need of body workings according to nature (daily rou-
tine with time), not against it.
WISH ALL THE READERS TO A VERY
HAPPY INDEPENDENCE DAY
COME AND VOW TO WORK TOGETHR TO BRING INDIA
AGAIN ON TOP TO PROVE THIS QUOTE
“We owe a lot to the Indians, who taught us how to count,
without which no worthwhile scientific discovery could
have been made!” —Albert Einstein
In This Issue
1) ABHYANGA- AN OVERVIEW
2) A CONCEPTUAL AND PRACTICAL
APPROACH ON KUPI PAKWA
KALPANA
3) ARKA KALPANA (DISTILLATION)
4) Formulation Profile (Series-A/9)
Swayamguptadi modaka
5) Herbal Drug Profile (Series-A/10)
Swarnapatri (Senna)
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ABHYANGA- AN OVERVIEW
Dr. Pravin Joshi, Lecturer Dept. of Dravyguna
Dr.Prashant Math, Final P G Scholar,
Bhaishajya kalpana Dept, A.L.N.R.M.A.M.Koppa.
Introduction:
Now a day’s even though Abhyanga and
Massage are considered as synonymous, hairline
differences are observed in these terms. Abhyanga refers
to methodical way of massage with medicated oils whereas
massage is a systematic way of rubbing or kneading the
body with or without oil. Among the various Abhyanga,
‘Marma Abhyanga’ is important woking mainly on
principle of drainage of lymphatic system. The
combination of aromatic and medicated oil drain the
lymphatic system and tone the body for the purpose of
better health by loosening the cellulite.
Abhyanga: The word is derived from two words, Anga
and Abhi where Anga means movement while Abhi means
over. Thus abhyanga means faction of oil over the body.
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Regular abhyanga will help in eradicating the old
age, fatigue and Vata. Improves eye-sight, strengthens
the body, helps in getting sound sleep and makes skin
charming and wrinkle free.
Even in the classics while commenting on this, it
is stated that abhyanga should be Sukharupa and if done
with warm taila the absorption will be enhanced.
Taking a modern view the same kind of benefits
here it has been tried to explain methodically.
Various patterns of Abhyanga :
Even though Abhyanga is mentioned as a
generalized oleation therapy of body but still it is practiced
locally based on type of disorder or dengenration-
Shiroabhyanga- Masssaing the scalp gently with oil.
Helps in improving eyesight, reduce stress etc..
Paadabhyanga:-
Masssaing of sole and fore leg with medicated
oil. Improves circulation, flexibility, sleep pattern, reduce
stiffness in joints.
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Massage works directly with 3 circulatory system
as-
• Blood vascular system
• Nervous system
• Lymphatic system
Blood vascular system-
Massage increases body temperature and excites
the circulation of the blood in the body.
It helps in bringing the toxins from all over the
body to the veins and ultimately to lungs where fresh
oxygen purifies the blood and recycles it in the body.
This process of purification and excretion of
toxins can also take place either by filtration of toxins
from kidney or if massage is given so that one begins to
sweat.
Nervous system:
A fine network of nerve endings is found lying
underneath the skin. Massage helps in the excitation of
such fine nerve endings and nurturing the body in some
of conditions like Vatvyadhis etc. This might be the reason
behind the mentioning of Abhyanga in classics as
poorvakarma of some of Panchakarma. But this is still
practiced as Prime treatment in the diseases of Vata.
Lymphatic system:
Lymphatic system is the supplementary to the
blood vascular system running parallel to it and draining
the excess fluid from blood stream.
The lymph nodes are excited by local massage
and heat produced by friction which in turn cleanses and
vitalizes the body without causing the build-up of toxins.
For this reason massage is ideal for older persons whose
body is no longer readily replenish the vital fluids.
Conclusion:
Thus it can be said that massage is the multi
dimensional therapy working on 3 vital systems of body
simultaneously, providing faster and prolonged benefits
to body. Depending upon the medicated oil used, the
Abhyanga may be Vata pacifying, Pitta pacifying or
Kapha pacifying. Thus Abhyanga purifies the body,
cleanes the sense organs, gladdens the mind and aboveall
makes body more energetic with better physiologhical
functionings aiding with more appetite and better digestion
in balaced way.
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A CONCEPTUALAND PRACTICAL
APPROACH ON KUPI PAKWA KALPANA
Dr. Abdul Karim M.D (Ay) Lecturer Dept of Rasashatra &
Bhaishajya klpana, A.L.N.R.M.A.M.C.Koppa.
Introduction
Rasashastra: Rasashastra is a superspeciality
branch of Ayurveda in the area of manufacturing potent
medicines by using herbo-metallo-minerals and animal
products. The main aim of Rasashastra is to alleviate the
disease and to make the body stable and stronger for
practicing dharma for the achievement of salvation.
Modalities of Parada kalpanas: 1.Kharaleeya 2.Parpati
3.Koopipakwa 4.Pottali.
Historical Background
It comes to know that use of kacha kupi in rasa
vada starts after 10th century AD. Before this no reference
regarding the kacha kupi was found. Use of glass was
there in civilization of Egypt and Mesopotomia. It has
come to India through Arab. Due to this, reference of
kacha kupi is found in the classics after Rasa Hridaya
Tantra. Before the invention of glass preparation, such
type of medicines were prepared by using kupi made-up
of iron silver etc.
Acharya Yashodhara Bhat (13th century AD) in
his text Rasaprakasha Sudhakara quoted first time Rasa
Sindoora Kalpana by the name of Udaya Bhaskara Rasa
and at the same place he gave the method of
Rasakarpoora preparation by the name of Ghanasara
Rasa. He used Kacha Ghati (Kupi), Sikata Yantra for
the preparation of Udaya Bhaskara Rasa.
In 15th century AD Acharya Ananthdev Suri in
his text Rasachintamani described it as Rasaparthiva Rasa.
In Rasa Koumudi, Rasakalpayoga ( 16th cen AD) and
Ayurveda Prakasha (17th cen AD ) Kupi Pakwa
Kalpanas are described by the name of Sindoora nama
Rasa. Rasataranginikara (20th cen AD) has mentioned
many other Sindoora Kalpas.
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A rasayana product prepared from parad in a
glass bottle by applying heat is known as Kupi pakwa
kalpana.
Kupi pakwa kalpanas are also known as
sindhoora kalpanas.
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The root word syanda prasravanam means releasing
properties, also indicates red colour of the compound.
Classification:
According to Ingredients:
• Sagandha: Preparation with Gandhaka.
Parada+Gandhaka — Rasasindoor
Parada+Gandhaka+Dhatu – Tamra- Rajata Sindoora
Parada+Gandhaka+Adhatu—Tala- Shila Sindoora
Parada+Gandhaka+Adhatu+Dhatu-
Poornachandrodaya- Talachandrodaya
•Nirgandha: Preparation without gandhaka
Rasa Karpoora and Rasa Pushpa
According to collection of product:
• Kantastha /galastha: In this finished product gets
accumulated or sublimated at the neck portion of the kupi.
Ex : rasasindura, rasa karpoora, mallasindura
• Talastha or Adhastha: In this end product is obtained at
the bottom of the kupi. Ex: swarna vanga, mahaseturasa,
sameerapannagarsa.
• Ubhayastha: In this end product is obtained from both
at neck region and bottom of the kupi. Ex:
Poornachandrodayarasa.
According to mode of preparation:
• Antardhooma: In this method kupi has been corked
from the beginning of the preparation. Ex: Talastha
rasasindura.
• Bahirdhooma: According to this method fumes or
vapors are allowed to go out completely and after getting
the siddhi lakshanas, the kupi is corked.ex: rasasindoora,
shilasindoora.
Procedure:
• Poorvakarma
• Pradhanakarma
• Paschatkarma
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Poorvakarma:
1) Collection of equipments:
• Khalva yantra
• Kachakupi
• Vastra(cloth)
• Mrittika
• Valuka
• Valuka yantra
• Loha shalakas
• Bhatti
• Copper coin
• Pyrometer etc
2) Selection and purification of ingredients:
All the ingredients should be identified according
to Rasa classics for their grahya/ agrahya lakshanas and
it is subjected for shodhana.
3) Preparation of Kajjali:
The preparation of the ingredients should be taken
out as per the reference and trituration should be done
without using any liquid till the mixture becomes lusterless.
The term Kajjali can be used for pre material or for the
mixture which is used for making kupi pakwa rasayanas.
Generally the Kajjali has appearance of black
colour but still the colour of this pre material depends on
the ingredients used. If bhavana is mentioned, it should
be given after completion of Kajjali and it is dried and
powdered finely.
Preparation of kupi:
• Preparation of bottle with mud smeared cloth.
• Application of seven layers in sequence after complete
drying of former one. The aim of mrittika vastra lepana
for the kupi is to make the kupi ready for heat
susceptibility and as pressure resistant.
Filling of kajjali into kupi:
The kupi should be filled up to the one third by
kajjali so that there should be enough space inside the
kupi for melting and boiling of kajjali and also for the
sublimation of compound which is going to be condensed
and deposited in the neck region.
• Kupi should be fixed exactly at the center of valuka
yantra and it is placed at four angula heights from the
bottom of the valuka yantra.
• Before filling the kupi it should be cleaned well and
should be covered temporarily with cork while pouring
the sand into valuka yantra.
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Pradhana karma:
Heating pattern or schedule:
Heating pattern denotes two main things
• Heating in terms of duration
• Heating in terms of temperature
The term duration indicates the time limit of
kramagni, i.e. the stages of agni for any kupi pakwa kalpa.
The stages of agni are mridu agni, madhyama agni and
teevra agni. The duration of heating pattern differs from
individual kupi kalpa based on the lakshanas as the
kramagni can be considered.
Mridu agni: 200-2500C.
Madhyama agni: 250-4500C
Teevragni: 500-6500C
Application of hot and cold shalakas:
During the preparation of kupi pakwa kalpa,
sheeta shalaka and tapta shalaka are in use. Sheeta
shalaka is used especially in noting the state of kajjali
whether it is in powder form, melted form or in boiling
state or in sublimating compound state. Tapta shalaka is
used for burning the sulphur deposited at the neck region
of kupi which may block and ultimately break the kupi.
Observation of fumes and flame:
• Fumes: All the characteristics of fumes like colour,
odour etc. must be noted. It differs according to the
ingredients. Colour may be Yellowish, Orange, Bluish or
White. Quantity may be mild, moderate or profuse and
odour like sulphur/ arsenal odour may be observed in
some of the observations.
• Flame: It is also an important factor while preparing
kupi pakwa rasayanas. Timing of appearance of flame,
its colour and its duration are important features. These
features also depend on the ingredients used.
Corking of kupi and self cooling:
To decide the proper time for corking is very
important and difficult task as well, because it indicates
the completion of kupi paka. So before corking few test
must have to be done and those are:
• Absence of flame
• Absence of fumes
• Appearance of redness in the bottom of kupi (bottom
of the flask become red)
• If a piece of copper plate or coin is kept over the mouth
of flask, a white deposit is formed on it.
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• When a red hot iron rod is inserted into the flask and Pashchat karma:
removed it is covered with smoke. Removal of kupi: First sand should be removed from
• A cold iron rod should be inserted into the bottom of valuka yantra after that kupi is taken out with
the flask and removed. The material, sticking to the rod care(sometimes it may be possible that kupi is broken
when cool, should be red in colour. inside but remain intact due to the layers of cloth)
But there is no appearance of flame in case of Nirgandha By scraping: Layers of cloth smeared with mud is
kupi pakwa rasayana. removed and kupi should be cleaned with wet cloth, then
Before corking 2 to 3 inches of sand layer should the level of rasayana inside the neck/bottom is marked.
be moved aside from neck of the kupi then corking of Breaking of kupi: A kerosene dipped string is tied
mouth of kupi should be done with mud/gopichandana around the middle of kupi and set the string to fire and
smeared cloth. The temperature is reduced for some time after fire extinguishes, remove the burns of string with a
during the corking. After that temperature is raised for spatula, and wrap it with a wet piece of cloth, it then
specific time and left for self cooling. It is supposed that breaks into two pieces.
during this period, forming Sindhoora compound starts Collection of product: Kupi pakwa rasayana product
to condense in the neck portion of kupi and whatever the which may be kantastha or talastha type should be
temperature obtaining in this period is necessary for collected carefully from the particular portion. Then the
enhancement of quantity and quality of kupi pakwa product is analyzed to classical and modern techniques.
compound by its complete paka process.
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ARKA KALPANA (DISTILLATION)
Dr. Mahesh.M.Madalageri Fainal M.D. Guide: Prof.(Dr) D.K.Mishra M.D (Ay), H.O.D.,
Dept. of Bhaishajya Kalpana, Dr.Parshant kumar Jha, Dept. of Quality control Lab ,
A.L.N.Rao Memorial Ayurvedic Medical College,Koppa
Method of Arka Preparation: powder, glass powder etc. are taken in equal quantities
In preparation of Arka, we should consider some and mixed in equal quantity with urine of cow or horse or
points according to clasical reference which is decribed gout or buffalo or elephant. The clay is added. After that
in arka Prakash-1/52-54. Old manufacturing process, it is dried in sunlight, till the smell of urine gets completely
which is done by traditional Arka – Patan yantra and removed. In this way clay for manufacturing distillation
apparatus is prepared.
modern scientific method, which is done by the Soxlet or
• Method of manufacturing apparatus (Ar. P. 1/55-58)
other distillation apparatus.
- Round shaped vessel manufactured by pot maker from
1. Apparatus used in Arka preparation.
the above clay is taken.
2. Process of Arka preparation (Methodology)
- The mouth of the pot should not be less than 3 angula
3. Role of Agni in Arka preparation.
(3 cm.) and it should be like that of surya mandala.
1. Apparatus:
- For covering again, lid of same size should be prepared
In this classical review is described as:
and there should be lips of 3 angula by which it is jointed
• Mudpot used for preparing of Arka–Patan Yantra;
with the vessel. Powder of old bones should be used to
before invention of modern technique the apparatus for seal the lips to make it airtight.
distillation was prepared as given example of - One small hole should be made in the lid.
manufacturing process being quoted in historical part of - In this the tube of bamboo is holed (One is small and
the subject. another one is double the size of first one) and and clay is
• Preparation of clay for the pot - For the preparation of applied on the joints. This should now allow the fumes
clay, iron powder, geru, alum, black clay, red clay, bone to escape out.
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- The small tube is inserted measuring 4-5 Angula inside
the pot.
- Arka-patra is kept below the large tube. The fume that
comes out from the pot is collected in that vessel and this
vessel should be kept in cold water.
- In this way, the fumes gets condensed & again collected
in the form of Arka.
- This is the example of classical apparatus when no glass
or stainless steel were being used for the said purpose.
2. Method of Arka Preparation:
(i) General Method:
In 2nd chapter of Arka-Prakash, it is mentioned that for
preparing Arka first of all, the drugs are to be coarsely
powdered and water is added to it in ten times of the
quantity of drugs and then it is soaked for 24 hrs. Then
Arka is extracted by using Arka – Yantra.
(ii) Special Method:
Apart from general method some special methods are
also mentioned by Ar. P. as per the 5 types of Dravyas,
which are used in the preparation of Arka as:
(1) Very hard drug
(2) Hard drug
(3) Fresh drug
(4) Twig
(5) Liquid drug.
Though the method of Arka preparation is same as
mentioned in general method, here water is added
according to the hardness of the drug.
1) Very hard drug - The drugs which are of one year old
and very hard like Sandal wood etc. are considered as
very hard drug. General method is applied for preparing
Arka of such drugs.
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(2) Hard drug - Ajamoda, Trikatu, Kirata etc. drugs are
considered as hard drug. While preparing the Arka from
these drugs, water is added twice in and kept for 12 hrs.
After that Arka is to be prepared by using Arka-Patan
Yantra.
(3) Fresh Drug: These drugs are divided into two
groups
1) Juicy drugs: Leaves & Fruits
2) Juiceless drugs: Fleshy drugs & Fibrous drugs
Fresh drugs which contain milk are again divided into
two:
1) Milky: Mild & Strong
2) Hidden milky
- In Juicy drugs – 1/20th part of water is added in the
Kalka of these drugs.
- Preparation of Arka from Leaves - 1/100th part of
water is being added. Kept for 24hrs
- Preparation of Arka from Fruits - Without adding
water
- Preparation of Arka from Green & Juiceless drugs -
1/20th part of water is added. Kept for 3 hrs.
- Preparation of Arka from Flowers - 1/16th part of
water is added. Kept for 3 hrs.
- Preparation of Arka from Mridu - 4 times of water is
added. milky drugs (eg. Arka).
According to Modern Science:
1. Apparatus –
Distillation is the process by which liquid is vapourised
and recollected by cooling and condensing the vapour.
The apparatus required for simple distillation consists
especially 4 parts.
- Boiler
- Vessel
- Condenser
- Receiver
(i) Heating Mantle, which provides heat and maintain
the heat.
(ii) Vessel (Still), in which vapours are produced by
heating the liquid up to its boiling point.
(iii) Condenser, which functions as a cooling device of
vapour either by circulation of water or air at
atmospheric temperature.
(iv) Receiver, It is used for the collection of the
condensed liquid.
(Continued next edition..........)
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Formulation Profile (Series-A/9) Herbal Drug Profile (Series-A/10)
Swayamguptadi modaka Swarnapatri (Senna)
Dr. Roopesh Eklarkar, Guid: Prof. D.K.Mishra M.D (Ay) 1. Prof. M.Vidyasagar 2. Prof. K.S.Sanjay
Dr.Mahesh.M.Madaalageri Bhavya D.C. 3. Dr. Hari Venkatesh 4. Dr. Prashant Kumar Jha

Ingredients: Dugda– 1.6 liters, Pippali churna, Priyala Botanical Source: The drug consists of dried leaves
churna, Kapikachchu mula churna, Kokilaksha churna, of Cassia angustifolia Vahl from the family
Caesalpiniaceae.
Masha churna, Godhuma sattwa, Madhu – 384gms,
Geographical Source: This plant is native to India and
Ghirta –768 gms, Khanda Sarkara – 2,400 gms.
is cultivated in Tinnevelly, Madurai, Trichinopoly,
Procedure:
Jodhpur, Mehsana etc.
Above mentioned drugs were weighed accurately
and made into fine powder separately in appropriate ratio
and collected into vessel. Ghrita was melted and all the
powders were added to ghrita and mixed together and
the mixture was stirred continuously in order to avoid
carbonization of the material and frying, the vessel was
taken out from the fire and kept ready. In another vessel
Milk is taken, to which sita was added and paka was
prepared, after obtaining the Paka lakshanas already
prepared ghrita bharjita drugs are added and mixed
uniformly, paka was continued. When the consistency of
rolling pills was attained, the process was stopped and
pills of desired size were moulded. Habit: This is a small undershrub up to 1 meter in height
with subterete or obtusely angled erect or ascending
branches. Leaves are usually in pairs of 5-8 jugate;
Use: Vajikarana
leaflets oval, lanceolate, glabrous. Inflorescence is axillary
Dose: 500mg
raceme with many waxy flowers, usually considerably
Anupana: Milk
exceeding the subtending leaf. Bracts are membranous,
obovate or ovate, caducous. Sepals are obtuse,
Physical characters: cuncate, compressed. The pods are 1.4 - 2.8 inch long
Colour Dark brown colour and about 0.8 inch wide, greenish-brown to dark-brown
Odour Odour characterstic in colour and contained 5-7 obovate dark brown and
Taste Sweet nearly smooth seeds.
Consistency Semi solid mass Macroscopy: Leaflets are 2.5 - 6 x 7 -15 cm in size;
pale yellowish-green in colour; elongated lanceolate in
Chemical Analysis: shape, slightly assymetric at base; margins entire, flat
with acute apex; both surfaces smooth with sparse
Loss on drying % w/w 6.48
trichomes; odour faint but distinctive with mucilagenous
Total ash % w/w 1.80
disagreeable taste (not bitter).
Acid insoluble ash % w/w 0.19
Microscopy: The transverse section of the leaflet
Water soluble extractive % w/w 45.58 through midrib reveals its isobilateral nature. Epidermal
Alcohol soluble extractive % w/w 52.48 cells are found outermost, being straight walled with
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are abundant on both surfaces. In lamina portion, pali-

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on lower portion. Prismatic crystals of calcium oxalate
are found on larger veins and cluster of calcium oxalate
are present throughout the mesophyll region. Midrib por-
tion is biconvex with vascular bundles suroounded by
pericyclic fibres.
Chemical Constituents: Sennosides A, B, C and D
(anthraquinone), palmidin, rhein anthrones, aloe-emo-
din etc. are glycosides; others being mucilage, volatile
oils, sugars, resin etc.
Uses: Purgative, anthelmintic, antipyretic, vermifuge,
diuretic etc.
Substitutes and Adulterants: Cassia tora, C.
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Note: Senna is an Arabian name. The drug was brought
into use by Arabian physicians for removing capillary
congestion (pods were preferred to leaves).
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