Devadara

Botanical name -Cedrus deodar
Family -Conifereae.
English name – Deodar.
Sanskrit names – Devadaru, Darubhadra, Darn, Indradaru, Mastadaru, Dramikilima,
Kilima, Surabhurubha.
Singhalese name- Devadara.
Parts used – inner substances o wood & oil.
Properties:
Rasa Katu, Tikta,
Guna Laghu, Snigdha
Veerya Ushna
Vipaka Katu

Attributes / Karma:
Alleviate Kapha & Vata.
Cures –constipation (vibanda), Fatulance, edema, Amadosha, sleepiness on daytime (tundra), hiccough, fever, blood disorders (rakta dosha), diabetes, chronic rhinitis (peenasa), cough, itching, disorders due to Vata.

Medicinal uses:

External
• Skin diseases, helminthiasis & ulcers – paste is applied locally.

Internal
• Asthma, Hiccough – decoction of Deodar is used.
• Cough caused by Kapha – oil is given along with dry ginger & Yavakshara (Potassium carbonate).
• Chronic fever – decoction of Deodar made with milk is used.

Formulations:
Devadarvadi kvata.
Devadarvya arishta
Devadarvadi churna