Varuna
Crataeva religiosa Forst. f.
| Section/Chapter | Herb database/Varuna |
|---|---|
| Botanical name(s) | Crataeva religiosa Forst. f. |
| Contributors | -- |
| Year of publication | 2023 |
| Publisher | Charak Samhita Research, Training and Skill Development Centre |
| DOI | Awaited |
English name
Three leaved caper
Synonyms in Charak Samhita
Varuna, Tikta saka
Reference in Charak Samhita and its actions
| Sr.no. | Reference in Charak Samhita | Activity |
| 1 | Sutra Sthana 14/31 | Dravya for Nadi Sweda |
| 2 | Ch.Sha.8/33 | Prajata stree paricharya |
| 3 | Cha.sa.Chi.3/267 | As an ingredient of Agurvadi taila. |
| 4 | Cha.sa.Chi. 5/165 | Pathya Diet in Gulma |
| 5 | Cha. Sa. Chikitsa
Sthana 14/45 |
Used in swedana kriya |
Ayurvedic pharmacological properties
| Sr.no. | Pharmacological criteria | Properties |
| 1 | Taste (rasa) | Bitter (tikta), Astringent (kashaya) |
| 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 |
Current availability
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