Alpinia calcarata -(Araththa) -අරත්ත.

Name of the plant :- Alpinia calcarata
Other names

• Sinhala - Araththa /අරත්ත
• Tamil - Arathtal
• Sans. - Kulinjana.

Synonyms - Rasna / Ugraganda / Raktapushpi/ Nakulika / Sughandamula.
Morphology :- Arial part is 1m height, petiole less, 30 - 45 cm long leaves , Both side of leaves are smooth , Specials are white color & have pupal & red lines on it, Bilabial flower, Frut is ovel shape, Orange - Red colour
Types :- Maha araththa/ Heen Araththa/ Cheena Araththa/ Java Araththa
Properties -

• Rosa - Katu
• Guna - Lagu/ Ruksha / Tikshana
• Virya - Ushna
• Vipaka - Katu

Effect on dosha- Kaphagna/Pacify Kapha & vata.
Pharmacological action :- Lekhana/ Nadicuttejaka/ Recana / Deepana/ Anuloomana/ Hrda avasadaka/ Vajikarna / Shitha prashamana / Shula hara.
Therapeutic action :- Sandi shula / Amavata / Swara beda / Athisweda/ Aruchi