Yam
सूरण
Surana (Elephant Foot Yam/Suran/Jimikand) is a tuberous root vegetable with a large underground corm. The plant has a single large compound leaf that resembles a small tree. The corm can weigh 5-10 kg. It is the premier vegetable recommended for hemorrhoids (Arsha Roga). It is pungent, light, dry and hot. It kindles digestive fire, kills worms and pacifies Vata. The spadix (Spadix) has characteristic foul smell. The corm must be properly cooked to neutralize the Calcium oxalate which causes intense itching. It is processed with tamarind or buttermilk before cooking. Contains Saponin. Dose: As needed. Verses: 57.
What is Yam (Suran / सूरन)?
<p>Surana (Elephant Foot Yam/Suran/Jimikand) is a tuberous root vegetable with a large underground corm. The plant has a single large compound leaf that resembles a small tree. The corm can weigh 5-10 kg. It is the premier vegetable recommended for hemorrhoids (Arsha Roga). It is pungent, light, dry and hot. It kindles digestive fire, kills worms and pacifies Vata. The spadix (Spadix) has characteristic foul smell. The corm must be properly cooked to neutralize the Calcium oxalate which causes intense itching. It is processed with tamarind or buttermilk before cooking. Contains Saponin. Dose: As needed. Verses: 57.</p>
Therapeutic Actions (Karma)
<ul><li>Arshohara (anti-hemorrhoidal)</li><li>Deepana (appetizer)</li><li>Krimighna (anthelmintic)</li><li>Vatahara (pacifies Vata)</li></ul>
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