Kushmanda Preparation

कूष्माण्डम्

Kushmanda (ash gourd/white pumpkin) preparations including the sweet Petha are described. They are sweet, light, cold in potency, intellect-promoting, cardiotonic, and diuretic. They help in calming Pitta dosha and are beneficial in urinary disorders.

What is Kushmanda Preparation (Petha / कूष्माण्ड)?

<p>Kushmanda (ash gourd/white pumpkin) preparations including the sweet Petha are described. They are sweet, light, cold in potency, intellect-promoting, cardiotonic, and diuretic. They help in calming Pitta dosha and are beneficial in urinary disorders.</p>

Therapeutic Actions (Karma)

<ul><li>Medhya (intellect-promoting)</li><li>Hridya (cardiotonic)</li><li>Mutrala (diuretic)</li></ul>

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