NIMBUKA
Botanical Name— Citrus
limon Var. acida
/ [C. medica (Linn.) Burn. f. or C. medica
Linn-var. limonum Hook f.]
Family-RUTACEAE
Names in different languages
Hindu-Kagaji Nimbu;
English -LemonTelugu- Nimmachettu;
Synonyms—Jambira,
Dantasatha
Scientific
classification: The citron belongs to the family Rutaceae. It is classified as
Citrus medica. The citron melon is classified as Citrullus vulgaris, variety
Citroides, in the family Cucurbitaceae.
Scientific
classification: The lime belongs to the
family Rutaceae. It is classified as Citrus aurantifolia. The Perrine lemon is
classified as Citrus limon aurantifolia.
Classification according
to Caraka, Susrutha & Vagbhata
Caraka
Phala Varga, Amla varga
Suruta
Phala varga
Vgbhata
Phala varga
Introduction—
This drug commonly used
in Rasa sãstra . it coming under Amla varga. Its juice is considered to be
Vyadhi-viparitarthakãri cikitsa in Amlapittai Süla.this herb have high Vitamin
-C value.
Varieties &
adulterants
(1) Vana Jambira (wild lime)-. Atalantia malabarica (Rafin.) Tanaka or A. monophylla correa.
(2) Jambira (lime)— Citrus aurantifolla (Christm) Single or mediaca Linn. Var. acida watt.
(3) MistanimbUphaja (sweet lime)— Citrus limetta Risso.
(4) Naranga (orange)— Citrus reticulata Blanco or C. aurantium Linn. Var. aurantium.
(5) Madhukarkati (pummelo or paradise apple)— Citrus maxima (Burm). Merr.
(6) Nimbuka (lemon)— Citrus limon (L.) Burm. f
(7) Bijapüra (citron)— Citrus medica Linn. or C. niedica var. medica Watt.
(8) Svalpa Jambirikã
(9) Mistaphala
Citrus medica
Morphology
C.limon
A straggling, bushy,
small tree, 3-4 m. high, with thorny branches.
Leaves—ovate, petiole
margined or winged.
Flowers-small, white or
pinkish, sweet-scented.
Fruit- oblong or ovoid,
usually with a nipple-shaped extremely, bright yellow, rind thick; pulp acid,
pale yellow.
Distribution & Habitat
Cultivated/grown in U.P.
Maharashtra, Tamil Nadu and Karnataka.
Chemical
composition Fruit juice contains 7 to 10% citric acid, phosphoric acid,
malic acid, citrate, sugar. mucin and alkaloids. hesperidin. Abscisic
acid, abscisin II, auxin, limonin, limonene, poncirin from fruits.
Properties—
Rasa Amla, Katu
Guna Laghu, Tiksna
Vipaka Amla
Virya Usna
Karma Vãta-Kapha hara, Dipana-pacana, Caksusya
Vipaka Amla
Virya Usna
Karma Vãta-Kapha hara, Dipana-pacana, Caksusya
Internal use
Digestive system Being an antidisetic, palatable, appetizer,
digestant, laxative and collagogue, it is useful in emesis. distaste, anorexia,
indigestion, constipation, abdominal distension and liver disorders
Circulatory system As it is a cardiac tonic, antihaemorrhagic and
blood purifier
Respiratory system it is used in cough induced by vata and kapha.
Lime juice is put in nose in epitasis.
urinary system : Diuretic and reduces uric acid, Mixture of
lime juice and yavakshar reduces dysuria and uric acid.
Skin Being diaphoretic. it is used in various skin
disorders.
Temperature useful in fever and burning sensations.
Citrus medica
Srotogamitwa
Dosha Alleviates vata. collagoguc.
Dhatu : Majja (tonic for eyesl. rakta (best medicine for haemorrhagic disorders).
Mala Mutragami (reduces uric acid), diaphoretic.
Organs : Eyes, alimentary system, stomach, liver.
Dosha Alleviates vata. collagoguc.
Dhatu : Majja (tonic for eyesl. rakta (best medicine for haemorrhagic disorders).
Mala Mutragami (reduces uric acid), diaphoretic.
Organs : Eyes, alimentary system, stomach, liver.
Indications_ Agnimandya,
Gulma, sula, Amlapitta, , Vãta roga.
Part Used— Fruit
Dosage—Fresh juice 15-25 ml.
.
Therapeutic Uses—
(I) Karnasula.. The oil prepared by using lime juice is useful .
(2) Amla Pitta— Fresh
juice of Jambira may be given in the evening (C.D.)
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