Introduction
Ayurvedic ganas is one of the most practical and powerful ways to understand how herbs work in real treatment. Instead of studying single herbs one by one, Ayurveda groups them into gana based on their action, dosha effect, and clinical use. This makes learning and applying Ayurveda much easier for students and practitioners. Each gana represents a clear therapeutic purpose—whether it is for pain relief, skin healing, detoxification, or strengthening—and helps us see how herbs work together as a team.
In classical texts like Charaka Samhita and Ashtanga Hridyam, the gana system acts as a bridge between theory and practice. By studying each gana, we understand not only which herbs are grouped together but also why they produce specific effects in the body.
What Are Ayurvedic Gaṇas? A Functional Herb Classification System
Ayurvedic Ganas are functional herb groups described in texts like Charaka Samhita and Ashtanga Hridayam. Instead of classifying plants by species, Ayurveda groups them by shared actions—such as anti‑inflammatory, cooling, detoxifying, wound‑healing, or anti‑parasitic effects. Each Gaṇa contains herbs that work together to balance specific doshas, treat particular diseases, and support defined therapeutic goals.
This makes Gaṇas a clinical toolkit:
- Vāta–Kapha Gaṇas relieve pain and swelling
- Pitta–Kapha Gaṇas cool and purify blood
- Detoxifying Gaṇas remove toxins and parasites
In Ashtanga Hridayam Sutrasthana, Vagbhata explains why these Gaṇas work through Rasa, Guṇa, Vīrya, Vipāka, and Prabhāva, giving the theoretical foundation behind Charaka’s practical herb groupings.
Principles Behind Gana Actions
Ashtanga Hridyam Sutrasthana explains the basic rules that decide how every herb works in the body. Charaka groups herbs into Ganas (herb groups), and Ashtanga Hridyam explains why those Ganas have certain effects.
According to Ashtanga Hridyam, an herb’s action depends on five simple factors:
- Rasa – the taste of the herb
- Guna – the qualities (light, heavy, dry, oily, etc.)
- Virya – the strength or temperature (hot or cold)
- Vipaka – the final effect after digestion
- Prabhava – the special action that cannot be explained by taste or qualities
These five points help us understand why:
- Dashamoola Ganas reduce pain and swelling
- Lodhra‑Priyangu Ganas cool the body and heal skin
- Arka‑Snuhi Ganas detoxify and kill parasites
So in simple words:
Charaka tells us which herbs work together. Ashtanga Hridyam tells us why they work.
Types of Gana in Ayurveda
Ayurveda organizes herbs into gana, meaning functional groups. Each gana is formed based on action, dosha effect, and therapeutic purpose. This makes the gana system one of the most practical tools in Ayurvedic pharmacology.
Dosha‑Based Gana
These gana directly target Vata, Pitta, or Kapha.
- Vataghna — reduces Vata
- Pittaghna — reduces Pitta
- Kaphaghna — reduces Kapha
These are the root categories from which all other gana actions emerge.
Action‑Based Gana
These gana are grouped by what they do in the body.
Anti‑Inflammatory / Pain‑Relief Gana
- Asanadi
- Varunadi
- Usakadi
- Virataradi
- Nyagrodhadi
Cooling / Skin‑Healing / Blood‑Purifying Gana
- Rodhradi
- Priyangu‑Ambasthadi
- Mustadi
- Eladi
- Sarivadi
- Padmakadi
- Parushakadi
- Anjanadi
- Patoladi
- Guduchyadi
- Aragwadhadi
Detoxifying / Anti‑Parasitic / Digestive Gana
- Arkadi
- Surasadi
- Muskakadi
- Vatsakadi
- Vachaharidradi
- Shyamadi
Panchakarma‑Related Gana
These gana are used for specific cleansing therapies.
- Chardana — emesis
- Virechana — purgation
- Niruhana — decoction enema
- Navana — nasal therapy
These gana directly correlate with dosha‑specific cleansing.
Rasayana‑Type Gana (Nourishing & Strengthening)
These gana support tissue building, immunity, and vitality.
- Jeevaniya
- Vidaryadi
These are ideal for rejuvenation and long‑term nourishment.
The Three Mega‑Families of Ayurvedic Ganas
Ayurvedic Ganas are groups of herbs arranged by their main action.
Vata–Kapha Anti‑Inflammatory Ganas
These Ganas mainly reduce pain, swelling, stiffness, musculoskeletal disorders.
Ganas included:
- Asanadi
- Varunadi
- Virataradi
- Nyagrodhadi
- Usakadi
| Gana | Key Herbs | Key Action | Key Disease / Condition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asanadi | Asana, Bilva, Shyonaka | Anti‑inflammatory, pain relief | Arthritis, joint swelling |
| Varunadi | Varuna, Bilva, Shigru | Channel clearing, anti‑edema | Urinary obstruction, swelling |
| Usakadi | Usaka (Vasa), Shyonaka, Bilva | Anti‑stiffness, Vata‑Kapha relief | Sciatica, back pain |
| Virataradi | Viratara, Shyonaka, Patala | Mobility improvement | Frozen shoulder, stiffness |
| Nyagrodhadi | Nyagrodha, Udumbara, Ashvattha | Anti‑swelling, Kapha reduction | Edema, heaviness |
Common qualities:
- Ushna (hot)
- Tikshna (sharp)
- Vata‑hara
- Sothaghna (anti‑inflammatory)
- Sula‑prashamana (pain‑relieving)
Common uses:
- Arthritis
- Sciatica
- Back pain
- Swelling
- Muscular stiffness
- Urinary obstruction (Varuṇādi)
Why they work:
Most herbs here belong to Dashamoola, which is famous for anti‑inflammatory and pain‑relieving action.
Pitta–Kapha Cooling & Skin‑Healing Ganas
These Ganas cool the body, skin diseases, wounds, blood purification, burning sensation.
They include groups like:
- Rodhradi
- Priyangu‑Ambasthadi
- Mustadi
- Eladi
- Sarivadi
- Padmakadi
- Parushakadi
- Anjanadi
- Patoladi
- Guduchyadi
- Aragwadhadi
| Gana | Key Herbs | Key Action | Key Disease / Condition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rodhradi | Rodhra, Lodhra, Priyangu | Cooling, anti‑pitta | Skin inflammation, acne |
| Priyangu‑Ambasthadi | Priyangu, Ambastha | Skin‑soothing, anti‑itch | Dermatitis, rashes |
| Mustadi | Musta, Lodhra, Chandana | Blood purification | Eczema, psoriasis |
| Eladi | Ela, Priyangu, Chandana | Complexion enhancing | Pigmentation, melasma |
| Sarivadi | Sariva, Chandana | Blood cooling | Burning sensations, heat disorders |
| Padmakadi | Padmaka, Chandana | Anti‑burning, cooling | Pitta skin disorders |
| Parushakadi | Parushaka, Sariva | Anti‑itch, anti‑pitta | Allergic dermatitis |
| Anjanadi | Anjana, Yashtimadhu | Eye cooling | Conjunctivitis, burning eyes |
| Patoladi | Patola, Nimba, Vasa | Skin detox | Pitta‑Kapha skin diseases |
| Guduchyadi | Guduchi, Nimba | Immunity, cooling | Fever, skin inflammation |
| Aragwadhadi | Aragwadha, Nimba | Blood purification | Skin infections |
Common qualities:
- Śīta (cooling)
- Kaṣāya / Tikta (astringent / bitter)
- Rakta‑śodhaka
- Tvachya (skin‑enhancing)
- Vranaropaka (wound‑healing)
Common uses:
- Acne, eczema, psoriasis
- Ulcers, wounds
- Burning sensation
- Bleeding disorders
- Heat rashes
- Pitta‑Kapha skin conditions
Why they work: They contain cooling herbs like Lodhra, Priyangu, Chandana, which help in skin diseases and blood purification.
Detoxifying & Anti‑Parasitic Ganas
These Ganas remove toxins, kill worms, improve digestion, and treat chronic skin issues.
They include groups like:
- Arkadi
- Surasadi
- Muskakadi
- Vatsakadi
- Vacha‑Haridradi
- Shyamadi
| Gana | Key Herbs | Key Action | Key Disease / Condition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arkadi | Arka, Snuhi, Apamarga | Strong detox, anti‑parasite | Worm infestation, toxins |
| Surasadi | Surasa (Tulsi), Vacha | Digestive stimulation | Indigestion, nausea |
| Muskakadi | Muska, Apamarga | Anti‑worm | Parasitic infections |
| Vatsakadi | Vatsaka, Kutaja | Anti‑diarrheal | IBS, diarrhea |
| Vachaharidradi | Vacha, Haridra | Kapha clearing | Sinusitis, congestion |
| Shyamadi | Shyama, Trivrit | Purgation, detox | Constipation, toxin buildup |
Common qualities:
- Uṣṇa (hot)
- Tikṣṇa (sharp)
- Deepana–Pachana
- Krimighna (anti‑worm)
- Kushtaghna (anti‑skin disease)
- Lekhana (scraping)
Common uses:
- Worm infestation
- Indigestion
- Āma accumulation
- Chronic skin diseases
- Fungal infections
- Scabies
- Kapha‑Pitta disorders
Why they overlap:
Most contain Arka, Snuhi, Apāmārga, Karanja, Nimba, Bakuchi, Danti, Trivrit, which are strong detoxifiers.
THE SUPER‑SUMMARY
| Gana Family | Key Herbs | Key Actions | Key Diseases |
| Vāta–Kapha Anti‑Inflammatory | Dashamoola, Varuṇa, Viratāra | Uṣṇa, Vāta‑hara, Śothaghna | Arthritis, sciatica, swelling |
| Pitta–Kapha Cooling Skin‑Healing | Lodhra, Priyangu, Chandana, Manjiṣṭhā | Śīta, Rakta‑śodhaka, Tvachya | Skin diseases, wounds, bleeding |
| Detoxifying Anti‑Parasitic | Arka, Snuhi, Apāmārga, Nimba, Danti | Uṣṇa, Deepana, Krimighna | Worms, indigestion, chronic skin issues |
How Ashtanga Hridyam Sutrasthana Explains These Ganas: Rasa, Guna, Virya, Vipaka
Ashtanga Hridyam Sutrasthana helps us understand why each Gana works the way it does. Charaka groups herbs into Ganas based on their action, but Ashtanga Hridyam explains the basic rules behind those actions.
According to Ashtanga Hridyam, every herb in a Gana works because of four main factors:
Rasa — Taste
Taste shows the first effect of the herb. Examples: sweet, sour, salty, bitter, pungent, astringent.
- Bitter and astringent → good for skin and blood
- Pungent and hot → good for detox and worms
- Sweet → good for healing and nourishment
Guna — Qualities
These are simple physical qualities like:
- light or heavy
- dry or oily
- sharp or soft
Guna tells us how the herb behaves in the body.
Example: Dry + light herbs reduce Kapha. Heavy + oily herbs calm Vata.
Virya — Potency (Hot or Cold)
This is the main strength of the herb.
- Hot Virya → reduces Kapha and Vata, helps detox
- Cold Virya → reduces Pitta, cools and heals skin
This explains why:
- Dashamoola Ganas reduce pain (hot virya)
- Lodhra‑Priyangu Ganas cool the body (cold virya)
- Arka‑Snuhi Ganas detoxify (strong hot virya)
Vipaka — Post‑Digestive Effect
This is the final effect after digestion.
- Sweet Vipaka → nourishing
- Pungent Vipaka → drying, reducing Kapha
- Sour Vipaka → stimulating digestion
Vipaka explains long‑term results of a Gana.
What Makes Ganas Unique in Ayurvedic Pharmacology?
Ayurvedic Ganas are special because they group herbs by what they do, not by plant family or botanical similarity. This makes Ganas one of the most practical and easy‑to‑learn systems in Ayurveda.
Here’s what makes them unique:
Ganas are based on action, not plant type
Modern science groups plants by species. Ayurveda groups herbs by function.
Examples:
- Herbs that reduce pain are placed together
- Herbs that cool the body are placed together
- Herbs that detoxify are placed together
This helps students understand clinical use, not just plant identity.
Each Gana has a clear therapeutic purpose
Every Gana is created for a specific job, such as:
- Pain relief
- Skin healing
- Blood purification
- Detoxification
- Parasite removal
This makes Ganas very useful in real treatment.
Ganas combine herbs that support each other
Herbs inside a Gana often have similar or complementary actions. This creates a stronger, balanced effect.
Example:
- Dashamoola herbs together reduce pain + swelling
- Lodhra + Priyangu + Chandana together cool and heal skin
- Arka + Snuhi + Apamarga together detox and kill parasites
This teamwork makes Ganas more effective than single herbs.
Ganas make learning Ayurveda easier
Instead of memorizing hundreds of herbs, students can learn:
- one Gana = one action
- one Gana = one dosha focus
- one Gana = one clinical use
This reduces confusion and builds confidence.
Ganas connect theory and practice
Charaka explains which herbs form a Gana. Ashtanga Hridyam explains why those herbs work using:
- Rasa
- Guna
- Virya
- Vipaka
Together, they create a complete understanding.
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Chapter 15 Group Of Herbs Used In Panchakarma
This chapter deals with various groups of herbs that are used in Panchakarma treatment. The chapter name is Shodhanadi Gana Sangraha Adhyaya. Apart from purificatory herbs, it also explains about other groups used in preparing Ayurvedic medicine.
Chardana Gana—group of Emetics :-
मदन-मधुक-लम्बा-निम्ब-बिम्बी-विशाला-त्रपुस-कुटज-मूर्वा-देवदाली-कृमिघ्नम् ।
विदुल-दहन-चित्राः कोशवत्यौ करञ्जः कण-लवण-वचैला-सर्षपाश् छर्दनानि ॥ १ ॥
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:-
निकुम्भ-कुम्भ-त्रि-फला-गवाक्षी-स्नुक्-शङ्खिनी-नीलिनि-तिल्वकानि ।
शम्याक-कम्पिल्लक-हेमदुग्धा दुग्धं च मूत्रं च विरेचनानि ॥ २ ॥
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:-
मदन-कुटज-कुष्ठ-देवदाली-मधुक-वचा-दश-मूल-दारु-रास्नाः ।
यव-मिशि-कृतवेधनं कुलत्था मधु लवणं त्रिवृता निरूहणानि ॥ ३ ॥
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:-
वेल्लापामार्ग-व्योष-दार्वी-सुराला बीजं शैरीषं बार्हतं शैग्रवं च ।
सारो माधूकः सैन्धवं तार्क्ष्य-शैलं त्रुट्यौ पृथ्वीका शोधयन्त्य् उत्तमाङ्गम् ॥ ४ ॥
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 which balance vata:-
भद्रदारु नतं कुष्ठं दश-मूलं बला-द्वयम् ।
वायुं वीरतरादिश् च विदार्य्-आदिश् च नाशयेत् ॥ ५ ॥
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:-
दूर्वानन्ता निम्ब-वासात्मगुप्ता गुन्द्राभीरुः शीतपाकी प्रियङ्गुः ।
न्यग्रोधादिः पद्मकादिः स्थिरे द्वे पद्मं वन्यं शारिवादिश् च पित्तम् ॥ ६ ॥
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:-
आरग्वधादिर् अर्कादिर् मुष्ककाद्यो ऽसनादिकः ।
सुरसादिः स-मुस्तादिर् वत्सकादिर् बलास-जित् ॥ ७ ॥
Drugs of Aragvadhadi, Arkadi, Muskakadi, Asanadi, Surasadi, Mustadi, and Vatskadi Ganas- brings about decrease of Balasa- Kapha .7
Jeevaniya Gana:- group of restoratives :-
जीवन्ती-काकोल्यौ मेदे द्वे मुद्ग-माषपर्ण्यौ च ।
ऋषभक-जीवक-मधुकं चेति गणो जीवनीयाख्यः ॥ ८ ॥
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 :-
विदारि-पञ्चाङ्गुल-वृश्चिकाली-वृश्चीव-देवाह्वय-शूर्पपर्ण्यः ।
कण्डूकरी जीवन-ह्रस्व-संज्ञे द्वे पञ्चके गोपसुता त्रिपादी ॥ ९ ॥
Vidari, Panchangula, Vrischikali, Vrischiva, Devahvaya, the two Surpaparni, Kantakari, Drugs of Jivana Pancamula and Hrasva Pancamula, Gopasuta Tripadi-
विदार्य्-आदिर् अयं हृद्यो बृंहणो वात-पित्त-हा ।
शोष-गुल्माङ्ग-मर्दोर्ध्व-श्वास-कास-हरो गणः ॥ १० ॥
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 :-
शारिवोशीर-काश्मर्य-मधूक-शिशिर-द्वयम् ।
यष्टी परूषकं
Sariva (Hemidesmus indicus), Ushira, Kasmarya, Madhuka the two Sisira, Yashti and Parusaka-
हन्ति दाह-पित्तास्र-तृड्-ज्वरान् ॥ ११ ॥
cure burning sensation, bleeding disease, thirst and fevers.11
Padmakadi Gana –
पद्मक-पुण्ड्रौ वृद्धि-तुगर्द्ध्यः शृङ्ग्य् अमृता दश जीवन-संज्ञाः ।
Padmaka, Pundra, Vriddhi, Tuga, Riddhi, Shringi, Amrita and the ten drugs of Jeevaniya, gana.
Benefits:
स्तन्य-करा घ्नन्तीरण-पित्तं प्रीणन-जीवन-बृंहण-वृष्याः ॥ १२ ॥
Stanyakara – cause production of breast milk, Balance Vata and Pitta, are nourishing, enlivening, stoutening and aphrodisiac. 12
Parushakadi Gana:-
परूषकं वरा द्राक्षा कट्फलं कतकात् फलम् ।
राजाह्वं दाडिमं शाकं
Parushaka, Vara (Triphala), Draksha (Raisins), Katphala; Katakaphala, Rajahva, Dadima (Pomegranate) and Shaka
Benefits –
तृण्-मूत्रामय-वात-जित् ॥ १३ ॥
cure thirst, urinary disorders and mitigate vata.13.
Anjanadi Gana:-
अञ्जनं फलिनी मांसी पद्मोत्पल-रसाञ्जनम् ।
सैला-मधुक-नागाह्वं
Anjana (Collyrium), Phalini, Mamsi (Jatamansi), Padma (Lotus), Utpala, Rasanjana (Aqueous extract of Berberis aristata), ela (Cardamom), Madhuka (Licorice), and Nagahva
Benefits –
विषान्तर्-दाह-पित्त-नुत् ॥ १४ ॥
cure diseases due to poison, burning sensation inside the body, and balance pitta. 14
Patoladi Gana:-
पटोल-कटु-रोहिणी-चन्दनं मधुस्रव-गुडूचि-पाठान्वितम् ।
Patola, Katurohini, Chandana (Sandalwood), Madhusrava, Guduci Tinospora), and Patha,
निहन्ति कफ-पित्त-कुष्ठ-ज्वरान् विषं वमिम् अ-रोचकं कामलाम् ॥ १५ ॥
balance Kapha and Pitta and cure skin diseases, fevers, poison, vomiting, anorexia and Jaundice. 15
Guduchyadi Guna :-
गुडूची-पद्मकारिष्ट-धानका-रक्त-चन्दनम् ।
Guduchi (Indian tinospora), Padmaka, Arista, Dhanyaka and Raktachandana—
पित्त-श्लेष्म-ज्वर-च्छर्दि-दाह-तृष्णा-घ्नम् अग्नि-कृत् ॥ १६ ॥
Mitigate Pita and Kapha, cure fever, vomiting, burning sensation, thirst and improves digestion. 16
Aragwadhadi Gana:-
आरग्वधेन्द्रयव-पाटलि-काकतिक्ता-निम्बामृता-मधुरसा-स्रुव-वृक्ष-पाठाः ।
भूनिम्ब-सैर्यक-पटोल-करञ्ज-युग्म-सप्तच्छदाग्नि-सुषवी-फल-बाण-घोण्टाः ॥
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-
आरग्वधादिर् जयति च्छर्दि-कुष्ठ-विष-ज्वरान् ।
कफं कण्डूं प्रमेहं च दुष्ट-व्रण-विशोधनः ॥ १८ ॥
this Aragvadhadi group cures vomiting, skin diseases poison, fevers, Mitigate kapha, itching, diabetes, and cleanses bad wounds. 17-18
Asanadi Gana-
असन-तिनिश-भूर्ज-श्वेतवाह-प्रकीर्याः खदिर-कदर-भण्डी-शिंशिपा-मेषशृङ्ग्यः ।
त्रि-हिम-तल-पलाशा जोङ्गकः शाक-शालौ क्रमुक-धव-कलिङ्ग-च्छागकर्णाश्वकर्णाः ॥ १९ ॥
Asana, Tinisa, Bhurja, Swetavaha, Prakiya, khadria, Kadara, Bhandi, Simsipa, Mesasrngi, the three Hima, tala Palasa, Jongaka Saka, Sala , Kramuka, Dhava, Kalinga, Chagakarna, and Asvakarna-
असनादिर् विजयते श्वित्र-कुष्ठ-कफ-क्रिमीन् ।
पाण्डु-रोगं प्रमेहं च मेदो-दोष-निबर्हणः ॥ २० ॥
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 –
वरुण-सैर्यक-युग्म-शतावरी-दहन-मोरट-बिल्व-विषाणिकाः ।
द्वि-बृहती-द्वि-करञ्ज-जया-द्वयं बहलपल्लव-दर्भ-रुजाकराः ॥ २१ ॥
Varuna, the two Sairyaka, Satavari, Dahana, Morata, Bilva, Visanika, the two Brhati thw two Karanji, the two jaya, Bahalapallava, Dardha and Rujakara-
वरुणादिः कफं मेदो मन्दाग्नि-त्वं नियच्छति ।
आढ्य-वातं शिरः-शूलं गुल्मं चान्तः स-विद्रधिम् ॥ २२ ॥
this Varunadi groupbsubjugates kapha, fat and dyspepsia, cures Adhyavata- rigidity of the thighs, headaches, tumors and abscess inside the abdomen. 21-22
Usakadi Gana-
ऊषकस् तुत्थकं हिङ्गु कासीस-द्वय-सैन्धवम् ।
स-शिला-जतु कृच्छ्राश्म-गुल्म-मेदः-कफापहम् ॥ २३ ॥
Usaka, tutthaka, Hingu, the two Kasisa, saindhava and Silajitu-
कृच्छ्राश्म-गुल्म-मेदः-कफापहम् ॥ २३ ॥
cure Dysuria, Urinary calu;us, abdominal Tumors, obesity and subjugates Kapha.23
Virataradi Gana-
वेल्लन्तरारणिक-बूक-वृषाश्मभेद-गोकण्टकेत्कट-सहाचर-बाण-काशाः ।
वृक्षादनी-नल-कुश-द्वय-गुण्ठ-गुन्द्रा-भल्लूक-मोरट-कुरण्ट-करम्भ-पार्थाः ॥ २४ ॥
Guntha,Gundra, Bhalluka, Morata, Kuranta, Karambha and Partha-
वर्गो वीरतराद्यो ऽयं हन्ति वात-कृतान् गदान् ।
अश्मरी-शर्करा-मूत्र-कृच्छ्राघात-रुजा-हरः ॥ २५ ॥
this Virataradi group cures diseases produced by Vata, urinary stones and Gravel, Dysuria, Suppression of Urine and pain 24-25
Rodhradi Gana-
लोध्र-शाबरक-लोध्र-पलाशा जिङ्गिनी-सरल-कट्फल-युक्ताः । कुत्सिताम्ब-कदली-गतशोकाः सैलवालु-परिपेलव-मोचाः ॥ २६ ॥
Rodhra, Sabarakarodhra, Palasa, Katphala, Yukta, Kutsitamba, Kadali, Gatasoka, Elavalu, Paripelava, and Moca-
एष लोध्रादिको नाम मेदः-कफ-हरो गणः ।
योनि-दोष-हरः स्तम्भी वर्ण्यो विष-विनाशनः ॥ २७ ॥
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 –
अर्कालर्कौ नागदन्ती विशल्या भार्गी रास्ना वृश्चिकाली प्रकीर्या ।
प्रत्यक्पुष्पी पीततैलोदकीर्या श्वेता-युग्मं तापसानां च वृक्षः ॥ २८ ॥
Arka , Alarka, Nagadanti, Visalya, Bharngi, Rasa, Vrscikali, Prakriya, Pratyapuspi, Pitataila, Udakirya, the two Sveta and Tapasa Vrksa-
अयम् अर्कादिको वर्गः कफ-मेदो-विषापहः ।
कृमि-कुष्ठ-प्रशमनो विशेषाद् व्रण-शोधनः ॥ २९ ॥
this Arkadi Gana, Mitigates Kapha, fat, poision, worms, other skin diseases and especially cleanses the Ulcers. 28-29
Surasadi Gana-
सुरस-युग-फणिज्जं कालमाला विडङ्गं खरबुस-वृषकर्णी-कट्फलं कासमर्दः ।
क्षवक-सरसि-भार्गी-कार्मुकाः काकमाची कुलहल-विषमुष्टी भूस्तृणो भूतकेशी ॥ ३० ॥
The two Surasa, Phanijja, Kalamala, Vidanga, Kharabusa, Vrsakarni, Katphala, Kasamarda, Ksavaka, Sarasi, Bharngi, Karmuka, Kakamaci, Kulahala, Visamusti, Bhutrna, Bhutakesi
सुरसादिर् गणः श्लेष्म-मेदः-कृमि-निषूदनः ।
प्रतिश्याया-रुचि-श्वास-कास-घ्नो व्रण-शोधनः ॥ ३१ ॥
this surasadi Gana mitigates Kapha, fat, worms, common cold, Anorexia, Dyspoea, cough and cleanses the wounds. 30-31
Muskakadi Gana –
मुष्कक-स्नुग्-वरा-द्वीपि-पलाश-धव-शिंशिपाः ।
Muskaka, Srug, Vara, Dvipi, Dhava and Simsipa
गुल्म-मेहाश्मरी-पाण्डु-मेदो-ऽर्शः-कफ-शुक्र-जित् ॥ ३२ ॥
this group cure abdominal tumor, Diabetes , Real caluculus, Anaemia, obesity, Haemorrhoids, Disorders of Kapha and semen. 32
Vatsakadi Gana-
वत्सक-मूर्वा-भार्गी-कटुका मरीचं घुणप्रिया च गण्डीरम् ।
एला पाठाजाजी कट्वङ्ग-फलाजमोद-सिद्धार्थ-वचाः ॥ ३३ ॥
जीरक-हिङ्गु-विडङ्गं पशुगन्धा पञ्च-कोलकं
Vatsaka, Murva, Dharngi, Katuka, Marica, Ghunapriya, Gandira, Ela, Patha, Ajaji, Katvanga phala, Ajamoda, Siddhartha, Vaca, Jiraka, Hingu, Vidanga, Pasugandja and Pancakola-
हन्ति ।
चल-कफ-मेदः-पीनस-गुल्म-ज्वर-शूल-दुर्-नाम्नः ॥ ३४ ॥
drugs of this group cures disorders of vata, Kapha and medas, Rhinitis, Abdominal Tumor, Fever, Colic, and Haemorhoids . 33-34
Vachaharidradi Gana-
वचा-जलद-देवाह्व-नागरातिविषाभयाः ।
हरिद्रा-द्वय-यष्ट्य्-आह्व-कलशी-कुटजोद्भवाः ॥ ३५ ॥
Vaca, Jalada,Devahva, Nagara, Ativisa, and Abhya; the two Haridra, Yasti, Kalasi, Kuta Jodbhava-
वचा-हरिद्रादि-गणाव् आमातीसार-नाशनौ ।
मेदः-कफाढ्य-पवन-स्तन्य-दोष-निबर्हणौ ॥ ३६ ॥
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 –
प्रियङ्गु-पुष्पाञ्जन-युग्म-पद्माः पद्माद् रजो योजनवल्ल्य् अनन्ता ।
मानद्रुमो मोच-रसः समङ्गा पुन्नाग-शीतं मदनीय-हेतुः ॥ ३७ ॥
अम्बष्ठा मधुकं नमस्करी नन्दीवृक्ष-पलाश-कच्छुराः ।
लोध्रं धातकि-बिल्व-पेशिके कट्वङ्गः कमलोद्भवं रजः ॥ ३८ ॥
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-
गणौ प्रियङ्ग्व्-अम्बष्ठादी पक्वातीसार-नाशनौ ।
संधानीयौ हितौ पित्ते व्रणानाम् अपि रोपणौ ॥ ३९ ॥
these Priyangu and Ambasthadi groups cure chronic Diarrhoea, heal fractures, good for pitta and are even healers of ulcers. 37-39
Mustadi Gana –
मुस्ता-वचाग्नि-द्वि-निशा-द्वि-तिक्ता-भल्लात-पाठा-त्रि-फला-विषाख्याः ।कुष्ठं त्रुटी हैमवती च
Musta, Vaca, Agni, the two Nisa, the two Tikta, Bhallata, Patha, Triphala, Visakhya, Kustha, Truit and Haimavati-
योनि-स्तन्यामय-घ्ना मल-पाचनाश् च ॥ ४० ॥
cures diseases of Vagina, Breastmilk, and cooks the Malas –Dosas. 40
Nyagrodhadi Gana-
न्यग्रोध-पिप्पल-सदाफल-लोध्र-युग्मं जम्बू-द्वयार्जुन-कपीतन-सोमवल्काः ।
प्लक्षाम्र-वञ्जुल-पियाल-पलाश-नन्दी-कोली-कदम्ब-विरला-मधुकं मधूकम् ॥ ४१ ॥
Nyagrodha, Pippala, Sadaphala, the two Rohra, the two Jambu, Arjuna, Kapitana, Somavalka, Plaksa, Amra, Vanjula, Piyata, Patasa, Nanon, kon, Kadamba, Virala, Madhuka and Madhuka-
न्यग्रोधादिर् गणो व्रण्यः संग्राही भग्न-साधनः ।
मेदः-पित्तास्र-तृड्-दाह-योनि-रोग-निबर्हणः ॥ ४२ ॥
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 –
एला-युग्म-तुरुष्क-कुष्ठ-फलिनी-मांसी-जल-ध्यामकं
स्पृक्का-चोरक-चोच-पत्त्र-तगर-स्थौणेय-जाती-रसाः
शुक्ति-व्याघ्रनखौ ऽमराह्वम् अगुरुः श्रीवेष्टकः कुङ्कुमं
चण्डा-गुग्गुलु-देव-धूप-खपुराः पुन्नाग-नागाह्वयम् ॥ ४३
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-
एलादिको वात-कफौ विषं च विनियच्छति ।
वर्ण-प्रसादनः कण्डू-पिटिका-कोठ-नाशनः ॥ ४४ ॥
this Eladigana cures disorders of vata, Kapha and poison, improves color/ complexion, cures itching, Pustules and skin Rashes.43-44
Shyamadi Gana –
श्यामा-दन्ती-द्रवन्ती-क्रमुक-कुटरणा-शङ्खिनी-चर्म-साह्वा- ॥
स्वर्णक्षीरी-गवाक्षी-शिखरि-रजनक-च्छिन्नरोहा-करञ्जाः
बस्तान्त्री व्याधिघातो बहल-बहु-रसस् तीक्ष्णवृक्षात् फलानि ॥
Shyama, danti, Dravanti, Kramuka, Kutarana, Sankhini, Carmasahva, Svarnaksiri, Gavaksi, Sikhari, Rajanaka, Chinnaroha, Karanja, Bastantri, Vyadhighati, Bahala, Bahurasa and
Tiksnavrksaphala-
श्यामाद्यो हन्ति गुल्मं विषम-रुचि-कफौ हृद्-रुजं मूत्र-कृच्छ्रम् ॥
this Syamdi group cures abdominal Tumor, poison, Anorexia, diseases of kapha, heart ache- diseases and Dysuria. 45
त्रयस्-त्रिंशद् इति प्रोक्ता वर्गास् तेषु त्व् अ-लाभतः ।
युञ्ज्यात् तद्-विधम् अन्यच् च द्रव्यं जह्याद् अ-यौगिकम् ॥ ४६ ॥
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
एते वर्गा दोष-दूष्याद्य् अपेक्ष्य कल्क-क्वाथ-स्नेह-लेहादि-युक्ताः ।
पाने नस्ये ऽन्वासने ऽन्तर् बहिर् वा लेपाभ्यङ्गैर् घ्नन्ति रोगान् सु-कृच्छ्रान् ॥ ४७ ॥
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 chapter Sodhanadi Gana Sangraha, the fifteenth in Sutrasthana of Astangahradayam
