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Chap.XXXVIII.] Nagadanti, Mayuraka, Bhargi, Rasna, Indrapushpi, Kshudrashveta Mahashveta, Vrishchikali, Alavana and Tapasha-Vriksha, enter into the composition of the group known as the Arkadi Gana.

Metrical Texts:—The group known as the Arkadi destroys Kapham, fat, and the effects of poison. It acts as a vermifuge and a specific aseptic agent in the case of an ulcer and proves curative in diseases of the skin.

The Surasadi Group:—The drugs known as Surasa, white Surasa, Fainjjhaka, Arjaka, Bhustrina, Sugandhaka, Sumukha, Kalamala, Kashamarda, Kshavaka, Kharpushpa, Vidanga, Katphala_, Surasi, Nirgundi, Kulahala, Indurakarnika, Phanji, Prachi- vala, Kakamachi and Vishamushtika form the group known as the Surasadi Gana.

Metrical Texts:—The group acts as a vermifuge and is an aseptic agent. It subdues the deranged Kapham and proves beneficial in catarrh, non-relish for food, asthma and cough.

The Mushkakadi Group:—The group of medicinal drugs known as the Mushkakadi consists of Mushkaka, Palasha, Dhava, Chitraka, Madana, Shinshapa, Vajra-Vriksha and Triphala.

Metrical Text:—The present group is possessed of the therapeutic virtue of destroying fat and