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Actiniopteris, Mayurashikhaa
Peacock's Tail
Mayurashikha, Sahastrahi (Ayurveda)
Mayurashikha, Sahastrahi (Ayurveda)
Actiniopteris radiata
L. van Houtte, Flore des serres et des jardin de l'Europe (1845)
L. van Houtte, Flore des serres et des jardin de l'Europe (1845)
Botanical name:
Actiniopteris radiata (syn. A. dichotoma, A. australia)
Parts used:
Root; according to some sources, the whole plant is used.
Temperature & Taste:
Cool, dry.
Actiniopteris radiata (syn. A. dichotoma, A. australia)
Parts used:
Root; according to some sources, the whole plant is used.
Temperature & Taste:
Cool, dry.
Uses:
1. Benefits Fertility, Astringes Essence:
-promotes conception; used for infertility
-classically regarded as promoting conception of a male child
2. Clears Phlegm, Stops Cough:
-Cough, Bronchitis, Asthma
3. Stops Leakage and Bleeding:
-diarrhea, dysentery
-has been used for Bleeding
4. Clears Damp, Promotes Urine
-Dysuria
-Gravel, Stones
5. Clears Heat and Toxin:
-Infected Wounds and Ulcers (int. & ext.)
-Erysipelas (int. & ext.)
Dose:
The root has been taken with milk to promote conception.
3–5 grams
Standard Decoction (1 in 10) is taken in doses of 10–20mls. (Ayurveda)
Substitutes:
1. Actiniopteris is used as a substitute for Maidenhair (Adiantum) in India, the latter may be used as a substitute.
2. Actiniopteris is also used as a substitute for the unidentified Lakshmanaa of Ayurvedic texts.
3. Reportedly, the ornamental tip of a Peacock's feather has been used in place of Actiniopteris. (Khare)
The root has been taken with milk to promote conception.
3–5 grams
Standard Decoction (1 in 10) is taken in doses of 10–20mls. (Ayurveda)
Substitutes:
1. Actiniopteris is used as a substitute for Maidenhair (Adiantum) in India, the latter may be used as a substitute.
2. Actiniopteris is also used as a substitute for the unidentified Lakshmanaa of Ayurvedic texts.
3. Reportedly, the ornamental tip of a Peacock's feather has been used in place of Actiniopteris. (Khare)
Main Combinations:
1. Gravel and Stones, taken with Rice water.
Major Formulas:
Cautions:
Reportedly emetic in large doses.
Main Preparations used:
Reportedly emetic in large doses.
Main Preparations used: