Chavya
Piper retrofractum Linn
| Section/Chapter | Herb database/Chavya |
|---|---|
| Botanical name(s) | Piper retrofractum Linn |
| Contributors | -- |
| Year of publication | 2021 |
| Publisher | Charak Samhita Research, Training and Skill Development Centre |
| DOI | Awaited |
English name
Java long pepper
Synonyms in Charak Samhita
Chavya
Reference in Charak Samhita and its actions
| Sr.no. | Reference in Charak Samhita | Activity |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sutra sthana 2/18 | Deepaniya and Shulaghniyavagu |
| 2 | Sutra sthana 4/9(6) | Deepaniyamahakashay |
| 3 | Sutra sthana 4/9(11) | Truptighnamahakashay |
| 4 | Sutra sthana 4/9(12) | Arshoghnamahakashay |
| 5 | Sutra sthana 4/9(45) | Shoolaprashamanmahakashaya |
Ayurvedic pharmacological properties
| Sr.no. | Pharmacological criteria | Properties |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Taste (rasa) | Pungent (katu) |
| 2 | Potency (veerya) | Hot (ushna) |
| 3 | Post digestion effect (vipaka) | Pungent (katu) |
| 4 | Qualities (guna) | Light (laghu), Rough (ruksha) |
| 5 | Actions (karma) | Pacify kapha and vata, increases pitta |
Current availability
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Current researches
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