Book Title: Lord Mahavira And Herbal Science
Author(s): Darshanvijay, Ghanshyam Joshi
Publisher: Godiji Maharaj Jain Temple

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________________ (21) Parapata padi=Mala kangani. Kapota charana=Nalika. Parapata padi=Kakajangha (Bha. pra, ni.) Above mentioned words clearly establish the vegetarian meaning of the word 'kapota). The word kapota directly means a kind of a vegetable, paris pipal, white pumpkin and pigeon. They are described in medical books as follows: 1 About Parapata; Parapatam Sumadhuram Ruchyam Agnivatanut (Sushruta Samhita). 2 About Parispipal, Gajadanda: " Parisho Durjarah Snigdhah Krumishukra Kafa Pradah Fale Amlo Madhuro Mulo, Kashaya Swaduh Majjakah," (Bhava Prakash Vatas etc.) 3 About kola, komhada, kashifal (puupkin) : Small kola stops motion, cool, and cures Bile-fever. (Ace. to. Sushruta. 56 fruits eto.) Kola is cool, cures bile fever and internal heat. (Kayadeva Nighantu). kola cures Pittarakta and gas troubles. Small pumpkin cures bile, is cool and genera

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