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344 proves curative in Ashmari, Sharkara, Mutra-krichhra, Mutraghata and urinary troubles.

The SaIasaradi Group:—The group of medicinal drugs, known as the Salasaradi, consists of Salasara, Ajakarna, Khadira, Kadara, Kalaskandha, Kramuka, Bhurjja, Meshashringi, Tinisha, Chandana, Kuchandana, Shinshapa, Shirisha, Asana, Dhava, Arjuna, Tala, Shaka, Naktamala, Putika Ashvakarna, Aguru and Kaliyaka.

Metrical Texts:-The group of the drugs, known as the Salasaradi Gana, destroys the germ of Kushtha, absorbs the deranged fat and Kapham and proves beneficial in morbid discharges from the urethra (Meha), chlorosis or jaundice (Pandu).

The Rodhrardi Group:—The group of medicinal drugs known as the Rodhradi consists of Rodhra, Savararodhra, Palasha Kutannata, Ashoka, Phanji, Katphala, Elabaluka, Sallaki, Jingini, Kadamva, Sala and Kadali.

Metrical Texts:—The group is antidotal to the deranged Kapham and fat, is astringent in its properties, removes vaginal and uterine disorders, neutralises the effects of poison (anti toxic) and acts as a styptic and purifying agent in a case of ulcer and arrests all secretions and excretions of the body.

The Arkadi Group:-The drugs known as the Arka, Alarka, the two kinds of Karanja,