karavira :
Definition
The meaning of Arabi Sammul-himar and Pharasi Kharajahar is Gardhabha visha.
The meaning of Arabi Sammulmar is Sarpavisha.
-Vanoushadi Nidarsika
Synonyms
Synonyms in Ayurveda: karavira, hyamaar, ashvamaar, vajimaar, mahameer, hayaghna, shatakunda, ashvarodhak, ashvaghna, haripriya, ashvamohak, red = raktaprasav, bhutathari, ganeshakusumIt is known as Ashwamarak in Sanskrit which means one that kills horse
Hayamaraka or Asvamaraka:-
Due to poisonous nature it (karavira) kills the horses.
Karavira:-
Its stem and branches possess many leaves.
Pratihasa:-
It spread well in all directions (or) spreads very easily. It is famous for its property of killing horses.
Chandata:-
Due to poisonous nature it appears very danger.
Sataprasaha:-
This plant contains innumerable leaves which is simile to scalp possessing innumerable hair follicles.
Even it produces many flowers at a time.
-Nighantu Adarsa
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