Karvellaka
Momordica charantia Linn.
| Section/Chapter | Herb database/ Karavellaka |
|---|---|
| Botanical name(s) | Momordica charantia Linn. |
| Contributors | -- |
| Year of publication | 2021 |
| Publisher | Charak Samhita Research, Training and Skill Development Centre |
| DOI | Awaited |
English name
Bitter gourd
Synonyms in Charak Samhita
Karavellaka, Kulaka, Sushavi
Reference in Charak Samhita and its actions
| Sr.no. | Reference in Charak Samhita | Activity |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Vimana Sthana 8/143 | Tiktaskandha |
| 2 | Ch Ka 1/22 | Vamanarth |
| 3 | Cha.sa.Chi.3/189 | Used as Shaka dravya. |
Ayurvedic pharmacological properties
| Sr.no. | Pharmacological criteria | Properties |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Taste (rasa) | Bitter (tikta), Pungent (katu) |
| 2 | Potency (veerya) | Cold (sheeta) |
| 3 | Post digestion effect (vipaka) | Pungent (katu) |
| 4 | Qualities (guna) | Light (laghu), Rough (ruksha) |
| 5 | Actions (karma) | Pacify Kaha and Pitta |
Current availability
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Current researches
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