Dadima
Punica granatum L.
| Section/Chapter | Herb database/Dadima |
|---|---|
| Botanical name(s) | Punica granatum L. |
| Contributors | -- |
| Year of publication | 2021 |
| Publisher | Charak Samhita Research, Training and Skill Development Centre |
| DOI | Awaited |
English name
Pomegranate
Synonyms in Charak Samhita
Dadima
Reference in Charak Samhita and its actions
| Sr.no. | Reference in Charak Samhita | Activity |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sutra sthana 2/19 | Pachani-Grahiyavagu |
| 2 | Sutra sthana 4/9(10) | Hridyamahakashay |
| 3 | Sutra sthana 4/9(28) | Chhardinigrahanamahakashay |
| 4 | Sutra sthana 4/9(40) | Shramaharmahakashaya |
Ayurvedic pharmacological properties
| Sr.no. | Pharmacological criteria | Properties |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Taste (rasa) | Sweet (madhura), Astringent (kashaya), Sour (amla) |
| 2 | Potency (veerya) | Not too hot (anushna) |
| 3 | Post digestion effect (vipaka) | Sweet (madhura) |
| 4 | Qualities (guna) | Light (laghu), Unctuous (snigdha) |
| 5 | Actions (karma) | Reduces vata, pitta and kapha |
Current availability
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Current researches
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