| Latin Name: | ALOCASIA INDICA |
| Hindi Name: | MANKAND / MANAKA |
| English Name: | GIANT TARO |
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| Family Name: | ARACEAE |
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| Guna: | HEAVY(GURU)/UNCTUOUS(SNIGDHA) |
| Rasa: | SWEET(MADHUR) |
| Veerya: | COLD(SHEETA) |
| Vipak: | SWEET(MADHUR) |
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| Dosha Reducing: | VATA / PITTA |
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| Doses: | POWDER 5-10 GM., EXTRACT 10-20 ML. |
| Parts Used: | ROOT, CORM, PETIOLE AND STEM. |
| Habitat: | CULTIVATED IN ASSAM AND BENGAL. |
