Introduction to Vegetables
शाकवर्ग परिचय
The chapter begins with a general description of vegetables (Shaka). Vegetables are classified into various categories: 1 Patra (leaf vegetables), 5 Pushpa (flower vegetables), 8 Phala (fruit vegetables), 7 Nala (stem vegetables), 5 Kanda (tuber vegetables) and 3 Samsvedaja (fungal/sprouted vegetables). In total there are about 6 or more categories. Their general properties — vegetables that are fresh, tender, young and green are considered best. Vegetables growing near water are superior to those growing on dry land. The chapter covers the properties, actions, and therapeutic applications of each vegetable in detail. Verses: 1-5.
What is Introduction to Vegetables (Shaka Gunanaah / शाकानां गुणानाह)?
<p>The chapter begins with a general description of vegetables (Shaka). Vegetables are classified into various categories: 1 Patra (leaf vegetables), 5 Pushpa (flower vegetables), 8 Phala (fruit vegetables), 7 Nala (stem vegetables), 5 Kanda (tuber vegetables) and 3 Samsvedaja (fungal/sprouted vegetables). In total there are about 6 or more categories. Their general properties — vegetables that are fresh, tender, young and green are considered best. Vegetables growing near water are superior to those growing on dry land. The chapter covers the properties, actions, and therapeutic applications of each vegetable in detail. Verses: 1-5.</p>
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