ABSTRACT

Fagonia indica Burm. f.; F. cretica Auct. nonLinn.; F. arabica Auct. non-Linn.20(k)

In Kerala, Tragia involucrata Linn. is used for both Dhanvayāsa and Yavāsa.5

Dhanvayāsah (Whole plant).

API, Part I, Vol. V. Although Dhamāsā (Dhanvayāsa) and Yavāsa are

equated with F. cretica and Alhagi pseudalhagi (Bieb.) Desv., respectively, both have been used as substitutes.30