1. Names:

2. Parts used:

• Dried rhizome

3. Properties and Action According to Indigenous Medical Systems:

• Rasa: Bitter and spice.
• Veerya: Ushna veerya.

4. Uses:

• It is recommended for epilepsy.
• It is a good remedy for inflammatory swellings.
• The powder of vasa heals the wounds.
• This is a good remedy for angina [severe sore throat],arthritis, asthma and diarrhea.
• It also helps to cure gum diseases, colic pain, dyspepsia cough and deafness
  Deafness, dyspepsia, gastritis.
• Good remedy for hysteria, insanity, laryngitis, loss of appetite and nasal congestion,
  Neuralgia, rheumatism, shock, sinus headaches, sinusitis, ulcers.
• The nature of this herb as follows: aromatic, stimulant, carminative, diuretic, astringent, anthelmintic, mild laxative and aphrodisiac.
• It helps the patient to recover from habitual constipation, flatulence and paralytic and nervous affections.

5. Names due to Physical properties:

• Ugragandha: With pungent smell.
• Deerga patraka: With long leaves.

6. Names due to Medical properties:

• Smriti sagari: Develops memory power.