Ayurvedic Properties
- Taste (Rasa)
- Astringent (Kashaya), Sour (Amla)
- Quality (Guna)
- Light (Laghu)
- Potency (Virya)
- Cold (Sheeta)
- Post-digestive (Vipaka)
- Sweet (Madhura)
- Key Constituents
- Hydrocyanic acid
- Also Known As
- English: Dwarf Cherry
Sanskrit: पवसताकू
Hindi: पवसताकू
What is Dwarf Cherry (Pavasataku / पवसताकू)?
The text mentions Dwarf Cherry (Prunus cerasus) in the Karpuradi Varga context. The cherry tree produces small sour fruits. It is found in temperate regions. The bark and fruit are medicinally used. The tree has 2-3 inch leaves and pink-white flowers appearing before leaves. The bark exudes a gum. The fruits are sour-astringent. It is cooling and used as an absorbent.
Source: Bhavaprakash Nighantu, Varga 2
Therapeutic Actions (Karma)
- Grahi (absorbent/anti-diarrheal)
Source: Bhavaprakash Nighantu, Varga 2
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