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348 (epistasis), abdominal dropsy and diarrhoea and is one of the most reliable purgatives in cases of obstinate constipation of the bowels with suppression of urine and distention of the abdomen (Udavarta).

The Vrihatyadi Group:-The drugs known as Vrihati, Kantakarika, Kutajaphala, Patha and Madhuka combinedly form the group known as the Vrihatyadi Gana.

Metrical Text:—The group is a good digestant or assimilator of the deranged humours. It subdues the deranged Vata, Pitta and Kapham and proves efficacious in cases of nausea, water-brash, dysuria and non- relish for food.

The Patoladi Group:— The drugs known as Patola, Chandana, Kuchandana, Murva, Guduchi, Patha, and Katurohini form the group known as the Patoladi Gana.

Metrical Text:—The group is a febrifuge and anti-toxic, and its therapeutic action consists in destroying the action of the deranged Pittam and Kapham. It restores the natural relish of the patient for food, removes vomiting, and proves beneficial in ulcers, and itching erythematous eruptions.

The Kakolyadi Group:—The drugs known as Kakoli-Kshira-Kakoli, Jivaka, Rishabhaka, Mudgaparni, Mashaparni, Meda, Mah^meda, Chhinna-ruha,