title: Ela as depicted in brhatrayi.
abstract: The types of Ela as accounted in the Brhatrayi is analysed. It is clarified that only Ela proper and Suksmela are mentioned in the Brhatrayi and Brhat ela is the inclusion of Nighantu scholars. The correct botanical identity. Details of Ayurvedic synonyms and their interpretation are presented.
authors.affiliation: Regional Research Centre, Jayanagar, Bangalore - 560 011, India.
authors.forename: K V
authors.initials: KV
authors.lastname: Nair
authors.forename: B V
authors.initials: BV
authors.lastname: Holla
authors.forename: S N
authors.initials: SN
authors.lastname: Yoganarasimhan