Herb that dissolves or causes something, such as a tumor, to disappear. Also called discussive. Parsley., apamarga, ashwagandha, barberry, cardamom, cinnamon, ginger, gotu kola, gokshura, gudachi, licorice, and sandalwood. A violent purgative. There are three types of emetics- central, local and general.
General emetics act through the blood on the vomiting center .
Examples of herbs with emetic action include pippali, rock salt, vacha, ipecac, lobelia, apamarga, arka, chakramarda, chitrak and licorice. Herb that brings on menstruation. A substance that is usually used externally to soften and soothe the skin. Substances locally applied to the skin. Herbs applied to the mucus membranes of the nose to increase nasal secretion.