Kasheruka
Scirpus kysoor R.
| Section/Chapter | Herb database/Kasheruka |
|---|---|
| Botanical name(s) | Scirpus kysoor R. |
| Contributors | -- |
| Year of publication | 2023 |
| Publisher | Charak Samhita Research, Training and Skill Development Centre |
| DOI | Awaited |
English name
Water chestnut
Synonyms in Charak Samhita
Kasheruka
Reference in Charak Samhita and its actions
| Sr.no. | Reference in Charak Samhita | Activity |
| 1 | Ch Vi 8/139 | Madhur skanda |
| 2 | Vimana Sthana 8/144 | Kashaya-skandha |
| 3 | Ch.Sha.8/24 | Garbhini paricharya |
| 4 | Cha.sa.Chi.3/258 | As an ingredient of Chandanadhya taila. |
| 5 | Cha. Sa. Chikitsa Sthana 8/84 | Ingredient in Lepa |
| 6 | Cha.Sa.Chi.21/83 | For pradeha prayoga in Vata-Pittaja visarpa. |
| 7 | Cha.sa.Chi.26/50 | Used for Pittaja Mutrakruchhra. |
| 8 | Cha.sa.Chi.26/73 | Used for Raktaja Mutrakruchhra. |
| 9 | Cha.sa.Chi.26/94 | As an ingredient of Kasherukadi Ghrita. |
| 10 | Cha.sa.Chi.26/169 | As an ingredient of Mahamayur Ghrita. |
| 11 | Cha.Sa.chi.29/58 | As an ingredient of Parushaka Ghrita. |
| 12 | Cha.Sa.chi.29/98 | As an ingredient of Sukumaraka taila. |
Ayurvedic pharmacological properties
| Sr.no. | Pharmacological criteria | Properties |
| 1 | Taste (rasa) | Sweet (madhura), Astringent (kashaya) |
| 2 | Potency (veerya) | Cold (sheeta) |
| 3 | Post digestion effect (vipaka) | |
| 4 | Qualities (guna) | Heavy (guru) |
| 5 | Actions (karma) | Aggravates Vata and Kapha |
Current availability
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Current researches
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