Gond Pater

(Cat's Tail)
Sanskrit: गोंदपटेर Botanical: Typha angustata Bory & Chaub.

Gond Pater (Typha angustata) is the narrow-leaved cat's tail or bulrush found in marshy areas. It is briefly mentioned with limited medicinal description.

Ayurvedic Properties

Taste (Rasa)
Sweet (Madhura)
Quality (Guna)
Light (Laghu)
Potency (Virya)
Cold (Sheeta)
Post-digestive (Vipaka)
Sweet (Madhura)
Also Known As
English: Cat's Tail, Bulrush
Sanskrit: गोंदपटेर
Hindi: गोंदपटेर

What is Cat's Tail / Gond Pater (गोंदपटेर)?

Gond Pater (Typha angustata) is the narrow-leaved cat's tail or bulrush found in marshy areas. It is briefly mentioned with limited medicinal description.

Source: Bhavaprakash Nighantu, Varga 3

Therapeutic Actions (Karma)

  • Mutral (diuretic)

Source: Bhavaprakash Nighantu, Varga 3

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