Dhanvantari Vatika / धन्वन्तरि वाटिका

Botanical Name :- Melia azedarach Linn.

English Name :- Bead tree.

Hindi Name :- Bakayan

Family :- Meliacae

Synonyms -

1. Mahanimba

2. Dreka

3. Ramyaka

4. Visamustika

5. Kesamusti

6. Nimbaka

7. Karmuka and jiva

Properties & Uses:-

• Mahanimba is cold in potency

• Creates dryness

• Is bitter

• Astringent

• Mitigates kapha and pitta

• Cures giddiness

• Vomiting

• leprosy (and some skin diseases)

• Nausea

• Diseases of blood

• Diabetes, dyspnoea

• Abdominal tumour

• Piles and rat bite poison.