Dhanvantari Vatika / धन्वन्तरि वाटिका

Botanical Name :- Nerium indicum. Mill

English Name :- Sweet scented oleander.

Hindi Name :- Kaner, Kanail

Family Name :- Apocynaceae

Synonyms –

• Karavira with sveta puspa (white flower) is called Satakumbha and Asvamaraka

• The second variety with rakta puspa (red flower) is called Candata and Laguda

Properties & Uses -

• Both karavira are bitter, astringent and pungent

• Hot in potency

• Cures ulcers

• Ophthalmia

• Leprosy and wounds

• Cures worms (bacteria), Itching

• and acts as poison when consumed