AH-Su-Chapter 15: Shodhanadi Gana Sangraha / Group Of Herbs Used In Panchakarma

Chardana Gana—group of Emetics :-

Madana (Randia spinosa), Madhuka (Licorice), Lamba, Nimba (neem), Bimbi (Coccinia grandis) Vishala, Trapusha, Kutaja (Holarrhena antidysenterica), Murva, Devadali, Krimighna (Embelia ribes), Vidula, Dahana, Chitra (lead wort), the two Kosavati, Karanja, Kana (long pepper), Vacha (Acorus calamus), Ela (cardamom) and Sarhsapa (mustard) form the group of  emetics.

Virechana Gana – group of purgatives:-

Nikumbha, Kumbha, Triphala (Haritaki, Vibhitaki, Amalaki), Gavakshi, Snuk (Snuhi), Shankhini, Nilini (Indigofera tinctorea), Tilvaka, Samyaka, Kampillaka (Mallotus philippinensis), Hemadugdha, Dugdha (milk), and Mutra (urine) – are Purgatives. 2

Niruhana Gana- group of Drugs for decoction enema:-

Madana (Randia spinosa), Kutaja (Holarrhena antidysenterica), Kustha (Saussurea lappa), Devadali, Madhuka,Vacha, Dashamoola, Daru (Devadaru), Rasna,Yana, Mishi, Kritavedhanam, Kulattha (Horse gram), Madhu (Honey), Lavana (salt) and Trivrit- are Drugs for decoction enema. 3

Naavana Gana- group of Drugs for nasal medication:-

Vella, Apamarga (Achyranthes aspera), Vyosa (Trikatu – Pepper, long pepper and ginger), Darvi (Tree turmeric), Surala, Bija of Shirisha, Bhrihati and Shigru,  Madhukasara, Saindhava (Black salt), Tarksyasaila, the two Truti and Prithvika- Purify the head. 4

Vataghna Gana—group of Drugs whichbalance vata:-

Bhadradaru (Cedrus deodara), Nata, Kustha (Saussurea lappa), Dashamula, the two Bala (Bala and atibala), the drugs of Virataradigana, and of Vidaryadi Gana balance vata. 5

Pittaghna Gana – group which balance Pitta:-

Durva, Ananta, Nimba (neem), Vasa, Atmagupta (Kapikacchu), Gundra, Abhiru, Sitapaki, Priyangu, drugs of Nyagrodhadi, and Padmakadi Gana, the two Sthira, Padmaka, Vanya and drugs of Sarivadi Gana bring about decrease of pitta. 6

Kaphaghna Gana- group which balance Kapha:-

Drugs of Aragvadhadi, Arkadi, Muskakadi, Asanadi, Surasadi, Mustadi, and Vatskadi Ganas- brings about decrease of Balasa- Kapha .7

Jeevaniya Gana - group of restoratives :-

Jeevanti, the two Kakoli (Kakoli and Ksheerakakoli), the two Meda (Meda and Mahameda), Mudagaparni, Masaparni, Rishabhaka, Jeevaka, and Madhuka – is known as Jivaniya Gana- group of restoratives. 8

Vidaryadi Gana :-

Vidari, Panchangula, Vrischikali, Vrischiva, Devahvaya, the two Surpaparni, Kantakari, Drugs of Jivana Pancamula and Hrasva Pancamula, Gopasuta Tripadi-

this Vidaryadi groups of Drugs are -
Hrudya – good to the heart
Bruhmana – stoutening,
Vatapittaha – Mitigate Vata and Pitta,
Useful in the treatment of
Shosha – emaciation
Gulma – abdominal tumor
Angamarda – bodyache,
Urdhwashwasa – wheezing
Kasa – cough  9-10

Sarivadi Gana :-

Sariva (Hemidesmus indicus), Ushira, Kasmarya, Madhuka the two Sisira, Yashti and Parusaka-

cure burning sensation, bleeding disease, thirst and fevers.11

Padmakadi Gana – 

Padmaka, Pundra, Vriddhi, Tuga, Riddhi, Shringi, Amrita and the ten drugs of Jeevaniya, gana.

Benefits: 

Stanyakara – cause production of breast milk,
Balance Vata and Pitta,
are nourishing, enlivening, stoutening and aphrodisiac. 12

Parushakadi Gana:-

Parushaka, Vara (Triphala), Draksha (Raisins), Katphala; Katakaphala, Rajahva, Dadima (Pomegranate) and Shaka

Benefits –  

cure thirst, urinary disorders and mitigate vata.13.

Anjanadi Gana:-

Anjana (Collyrium), Phalini, Mamsi (Jatamansi), Padma (Lotus), Utpala, Rasanjana (Aqueous extract of Berberis aristata), ela (Cardamom), Madhuka (Licorice), and Nagahva

Benefits –

cure diseases due to poison, burning sensation inside the body, and balance pitta. 14

Patoladi Gana:-

Patola, Katurohini, Chandana (Sandalwood), Madhusrava, Guduci (Tinospora), and  Patha,

balance Kapha and Pitta and cure skin diseases, fevers, poison, vomiting, anorexia and Jaundice. 15

Guduchyadi Guna :-

Guduchi (Indian tinospora), Padmaka, Arista, Dhanyaka and Raktachandana—

Mitigate Pita and Kapha, cure fever, vomiting, burning sensation, thirst and improves digestion. 16

Aragwadhadi Gana:-

Aragvadha, Indrayava, Patali, Kakatikta, Nimba (neem), Amrita, Madhurasa, Sruvavrka, Patha, Bhunimba, Sairyaka, Patola, the two Karanja (Karanja and Latakaranja), Saptachada, Agni (Chitraka), Susavi, Phala, Bana, and Ghonta-

this Aragvadhadi group cures vomiting, skin diseases poison, fevers, Mitigate kapha, itching, diabetes, and cleanses bad wounds. 17-18

Asanadi Gana-

Asana, Tinisa, Bhurja, Swetavaha, Prakiya, khadria, Kadara, Bhandi, Simsipa, Mesasrngi, the three Hima, tala Palasa, Jongaka Saka, Sala , Kramuka, Dhava, Kalinga, Chagakarna, and Asvakarna-

this asanadi group cures leucoderma, skin diseases, mitigates kapha ,cures diseases and other skin diseases, mitigates kapha, cures diseases of worms, Anaemia, diabetes and diseases of fat accumulation 19-20

Varunadi Gana –

Varuna, the two Sairyaka, Satavari, Dahana, Morata, Bilva, Visanika, the two Brhati thw two Karanji, the two jaya, Bahalapallava, Dardha and Rujakara-

this Varunadi groupbsubjugates kapha,  fat and dyspepsia, cures Adhyavata- rigidity of the thighs, headaches, tumors and abscess inside the abdomen. 21-22

Usakadi Gana-

Usaka, tutthaka, Hingu, the two Kasisa, saindhava and Silajitu-

cure Dysuria,  Urinary calu;us, abdominal Tumors, obesity and subjugates Kapha.23

Virataradi Gana-

Guntha,Gundra, Bhalluka, Morata, Kuranta, Karambha and Partha-

this Virataradi group cures diseases produced by Vata, urinary stones and Gravel, Dysuria, Suppression of Urine and pain 24-25

Rodhradi Gana-

Rodhra, Sabarakarodhra, Palasa, Katphala, Yukta, Kutsitamba, Kadali, Gatasoka, Elavalu, Paripelava, and Moca-

this group known as Rodhradika, cures diseases of fat and Kapha, disordered of Vagina, produces

obstruction- to movements of dosas and Malas, good for color and destroys poision. 26-27

Arkadi Gana –

Arka , Alarka, Nagadanti, Visalya, Bharngi, Rasa, Vrscikali, Prakriya, Pratyapuspi, Pitataila, Udakirya, the two Sveta and Tapasa Vrksa-

this Arkadi Gana, Mitigates Kapha, fat, poision, worms, other skin diseases and especially cleanses the Ulcers. 28-29

Surasadi Gana-

The two Surasa, Phanijja, Kalamala, Vidanga, Kharabusa, Vrsakarni, Katphala, Kasamarda, Ksavaka, Sarasi, Bharngi, Karmuka, Kakamaci, Kulahala, Visamusti, Bhutrna, Bhutakesi

this surasadi Gana mitigates Kapha, fat, worms, common cold, Anorexia, Dyspoea, cough and cleanses the wounds. 30-31

Muskakadi Gana –

Muskaka, Srug, Vara, Dvipi, Dhava and Simsipa

this group cure abdominal tumor, Diabetes , Real caluculus, Anaemia, obesity, Haemorrhoids, Disorders of Kapha and semen. 32

Vatsakadi Gana-

Vatsaka, Murva, Dharngi, Katuka, Marica, Ghunapriya, Gandira, Ela, Patha, Ajaji, Katvanga phala, Ajamoda, Siddhartha, Vaca, Jiraka, Hingu, Vidanga, Pasugandja and Pancakola-

drugs of this group cures disorders of vata, Kapha and medas, Rhinitis, Abdominal Tumor, Fever, Colic, and Haemorhoids . 33-34

Vachaharidradi Gana-

Vaca, Jalada,Devahva, Nagara, Ativisa, and Abhya; the two Haridra, Yasti, Kalasi, Kuta Jodbhava-

these Vaca Haridadi Gana Cure Acte Diarrhoea- or that caused by accumulations of Ama diseases of fat, kapha Adhyapavana- stiffness of the things and Disorders caused by breast milk. 35-36

Priyangu- Ambasthadi Gana –

Priyangu Puspa,, two Anjana, Padma, Padmaraja, Yojanavalli, Ananta, Manadruma, Mocarasa, Samanga, Pannaga, Sita and Madniya hetu; Ambasatha, Madhuka, Namaskari, Nandivrksa, Palasa, Kacchura, Rodhra, Dhataki, Bilvapesika, Katvanga and Kamalaraja-

these  Priyangu and Ambasthadi groups cure chronic Diarrhoea, heal fractures, good for pitta and are even healers of ulcers. 37-39

Mustadi Gana –

Musta, Vaca, Agni, the two Nisa, the two Tikta, Bhallata, Patha, Triphala, Visakhya, Kustha, Truit and Haimavati-

cures diseases of Vagina, Breastmilk, and cooks the Malas –Dosas. 40

Nyagrodhadi Gana-

Nyagrodha, Pippala, Sadaphala, the two Rohra, the two Jambu, Arjuna, Kapitana, Somavalka, Plaksa, Amra, Vanjula,  Piyata, Patasa, Nanon, kon, Kadamba, Virala, Madhuka and Madhuka-

this nyarodhadi group is good for wounds/ ulcers, cause constipation, unites fractures, cures fat accumulation, bleeding disease, thirst, burning sensation, and diseases of Vagina. 41-42

Eladi Gana –

The two ela (Big and small variety), Turuska, Kustha, Phalini, Mamsi, Jala, Dhyamaka, Sphrkka, Coraka, Coca, Patra, Tagara, Sthauneya, Jatirasa, Sukti, Vyaghranaka, Amarahva, Aguru , Srivasaka, Kumkuma, Canda, Guggulu, Devadhupa, Khapura, Punnaga and  Nagahvaya-

this Eladigana cures disorders of vata, Kapha and poison, improves color/ complexion, cures itching, Pustules and skin  Rashes.43-44

Shyamadi Gana -

Shyama, danti, Dravanti, Kramuka, Kutarana, Sankhini, Carmasahva, Svarnaksiri, Gavaksi, Sikhari, Rajanaka, Chinnaroha, Karanja, Bastantri, Vyadhighati, Bahala, Bahurasa and Tiksnavrksaphala-

this Syamdi group cures abdominal Tumor, poison, Anorexia, diseases of kapha, heart ache- diseases and Dysuria. 45

Thus, were described thirty three groups- of drugs; such of the drugs not available may be substituted with others of identical properties and such drugs not appropriate- to the group may be rejected.46

The drugs of these groups made into medical formulations such as Kalka- wet bolus, Quatha- decoction, Snejha- medicated fats, Leha- confections etc. to be used for drinking, nasal drops, oil enema, topical, topical application, anointing etc, either internally or externally, cure diseases which are obstinate. 47

Thus ends the fifteenth chapter called Sodhanadi Gana Sangraha in Suthrasthana of Ashtang Hridaya composed by Srimad Vaghata, son of Sri Vaidyapati Simhagupta.