Bijapuraka
Citrus medica L.
| Section/Chapter | Herb database/Bijapuraka |
|---|---|
| Botanical name(s) | Citrus medica L. |
| Contributors | -- |
| Year of publication | 2023 |
| Publisher | Charak Samhita Research, Training and Skill Development Centre |
| DOI | Awaited |
English name
Citron tree
Synonyms in Charak Samhita
Bijapooraka, Beejapur, Matulunga, Falapooraka
Reference in Charak Samhita and its actions
| Sr.no. | Reference in Charak Samhita | Activity |
| 1 | Cha.Sa.Chi.5/77 | As an Anupana in Gulma |
| 2 | Cha.Sa.Chi. 5/166 | Pathya Diet in Gulma |
| 3 | Cha.Sa.Chi.15/91 | As an ingredient of pancamuladhya ghrit evum churna |
| 4 | Cha.Sa.Chi.24/121 | Used as churna mixed with lavana & sneha in Vataja madatyaya. |
Ayurvedic pharmacological properties
| Sr.no. | Pharmacological criteria | Properties |
| 1 | Taste (rasa) | Sour (amla) |
| 2 | Potency (veerya) | Mild hot (anushna) |
| 3 | Post digestion effect (vipaka) | Sour (amla) |
| 4 | Qualities (guna) | Sharp (tikshna) |
| 5 | Actions (karma) | Pacify Vata and Pitta |
Current availability
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Current researches
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