Ayurvedic Properties
- Taste (Rasa)
- Sweet (Madhura), Astringent (Kashaya)
- Quality (Guna)
- Light (Laghu)
- Potency (Virya)
- Cold (Sheeta)
- Post-digestive (Vipaka)
- Sweet (Madhura)
- Also Known As
- English: Common Reed
Sanskrit: नल, नड, नलक, पोटगल
Hindi: नरसल, नरकट
What is Common Reed / Nala (नल)?
Nala (Phragmites) is the common reed growing near water bodies. It is related to Nala mentioned in conjunction with Lobelia nicotianaefolia (Wild Lobelia/Wild Tobacco) and Campanulaceae family plants. The reed is used as a diuretic and coolant. Its root decoction is given in urinary disorders and burning sensation. Dose: decoction 1-2 tola.
Source: Bhavaprakash Nighantu, Varga 3
Therapeutic Actions (Karma)
- Mutral (diuretic)
- Stanyajanana (galactagogue)
- Pittahara (alleviates Pitta)
Source: Bhavaprakash Nighantu, Varga 3
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