Snuhi : Ancient Ayurveda and Forensic Toxicology
Snuhi : Ancient Ayurveda and Forensic Toxicology Category: Agadtantra (Toxicology) Bams 2 nd year Snuhi, known botanically as Euphorbia neriifolia. This blog explores the characteristics, medicinal uses, and critical safety profile of this unique plant based on traditional and modern scientific perspectives. Snuhi is a succulent shrub or small tree that typically grows to a height of 2 to 6 meters. It is widely distributed across India, as well as in the regions of Sikkim and Bhutan INTRODUCTION • Snuhi is a Drastic Purgative • One among the UPAVISHA • Categorised under STHAVARA VISHA • It has 600 varieties like Tridhari, Chaudhari etc.. • Charakacharya has divided into Alpakantaka Bahukantaka (superior) • Latex is usually collected at the end of winter from a plant which is 2 to 3 years old Latin Name = Euphorbia nerifolia Family = Euphorbiaceae Vernacular Names : Sanskrit = 1.Vajri 2.sudha Hindi = Sehund Marathi = Nivadung Eng...