Maruvam (Ocimum gratissimum)

 Maruvam : 

MARUBAKA -

Botanical Name:- Ocimum gratissimum

 Synonyms:- Maruta, Marubaka, Maruta, Maru, Phani, Phanijjaka, 

Pharmacological Actions:-

Marubaka is Agniprada(Stimulates appetite), Hridya(Good for heart), Teekshna(Penetrating), Ushna(Hot in potency), Pittakaraka, Laghu(Light), Ruchikaraka(Stimulates taste), Katu Vipaka(Pungent in post digestive effect), Katu(Pungent in taste), Ruksha(Dry), Sugandhita(Has good odour).

It cures Vrischika Visha(Scorpion bite), Shleshma, Vata Doshas, Kustha(Skin diseases), Krimi(Worms).