| Dravya | Kupilu |
| General Classification | Udbhija |
| Synonyms | Kulaka |
| Botanical Name | Strychnos nux-vomica Linn. (Loganiaceae) |
| Useful Part | Beeja |
| Period of Collection | Yathaaritu |
| Specific Classification | Audbhid |
| Perennial | |
| Tree | |
| Route of Administration | Abhyantara |
| Baahya | |
| Rasa | Tikta |
| Vipaaka | Kat`u |
| Veerya | S`heeta |
| Gun`a | Laghu |
| Karma | Balya |
| Deepana | |
| Graahee | |
| Maadaka | |
| Paachana | |
| Vrishya | |
| Effect On Dosha | Kaphaghna |
| Pittaghna | |
| Vaatakara | |
| Effect On Dhaatu | Rakta Dusht`ighna |
| Effect on Srotas | Annavaha Srotas |
| Manovaha Srotas | |
| Mootravaha Srotas | |
| Pureeshavaha Srotas | |
| Raktavaha Srotas | |
| Indicated in Vyaadhi | S`hoola |
| Vaatavyaadhi | |
| Maatraa | 1\2-2 Ratti (1 Ratti:- 125 Mg) |
| S`hodhana | For S`hodhana of Beeja[Bhaavaprakaas`ha]-1]-Impress the Beeja[Seeds] in Gomootra[Cow`s urine] for seven days.2]-Remove the cover of the seeds. 3]-Then boil it in cow`s milk. 4]-The fry it in cow`s ghee. 5]-This will give pure Kupilu.Then make Choorn`a of it for use. |
| Adverse Effects | If it is used in impure condition or in high doses it produces Convulsions, increase in reflexes, Spasm of muscles, Breathlessness and Death. |
| Antidote | Ahiphena |
| Belaadona | |
| Coal Powder | |
| Dugdha + Aamagarbha (White Portion Of Egg) | |
| Karpoora | |
| Potassium Permanganate | |
| Taamboola Patra | |
| Other Information | The antidote medicines are used after S`hodhana (Vamana or Stomatch Wash either of these). |
Last updated on April 12th, 2021 at 10:34 am