Shigru
Moringa oleifera LAM.
| Section/Chapter | Herb database/Shigru |
|---|---|
| Botanical name(s) | Moringa oleifera LAM. |
| Contributors | -- |
| Year of publication | 2021 |
| Publisher | Charak Samhita Research, Training and Skill Development Centre |
| DOI | Awaited |
English name
Horse radish tree, Drumstick plant
Synonyms in Charak Samhita
Shobhanjana, Krishnagandha
Reference in Charak Samhita and its actions
| Sr.no. | Reference in Charak Samhita | Activity |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sutra sthana 1/116 | Shodhana (Twak) vriksha (Parisarpa, Sotha, Arsha, Dadru, Vidradhi, Galaganda, Kustha, Alaji) |
| 2 | Sutra sthana 2/3 | Shirovirechana (Errhine therapy) |
| 3 | Sutra sthana 2/23 | Krimighniyavagu |
| 4 | Sutra sthana 3/4 | Churnapradeha |
| 5 | Sutra sthana 4/9(22) | Svedopagmahakashay |
| 6 | Sutra sthana 4/9(27) | Shirovirechanopagmahakashay |
Ayurvedic pharmacological properties
| Sr.no. | Pharmacological criteria | Properties |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Taste (rasa) | Pungent (katu), Bitter (tikta) |
| 2 | Potency (veerya) | Hot (ushna) |
| 3 | Post digestion effect (vipaka) | Pungent (katu) |
| 4 | Qualities (guna) | Light (laghu), Rough (ruksha), Sharp (tikshna) |
| 5 | Actions (karma) | Pacify kapha and vata |
Current availability
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Current researches
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