Elephant Creeper / Munjatka / Ramachandra

(Munjatka)
Sanskrit: मुञ्जातक

Munjatka is briefly mentioned as a strengthening herb.

Ayurvedic Properties

Taste (Rasa)
Sweet (Madhura)
Quality (Guna)
Heavy (Guru)
Potency (Virya)
Cold (Sheeta)
Post-digestive (Vipaka)
Sweet (Madhura)
Also Known As
English: Munjatka
Sanskrit: मुञ्जातक
Hindi: मुंजातक

What is Elephant Creeper / Munjatka (मुञ्जातक) / Ramachandra (रामचन्द्र)?

Munjatka is briefly mentioned as a strengthening herb.

Source: Bhavaprakash Nighantu, Varga 3

Therapeutic Actions (Karma)

  • Balya (strengthening)

Source: Bhavaprakash Nighantu, Varga 3

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