Fragrant Screw Pine

(Fragrant Screw Pine)
Sanskrit: केतकी • Botanical: Pandanus odoratissimus Linn.

Ketaki (Fragrant Screw Pine) is mentioned in the context of aromatic substances. The male flowers are highly fragrant and yield the famous Kewda water and Kewda attar used in perfumery and flavoring. The plant is found throughout coastal India. The leaves are long and spiny. The flower is used for its aromatic and cooling properties. It is considered an aphrodisiac, heart tonic, and complexion enhancer. The aromatic water distilled from the flowers is widely used in traditional Indian desserts and beverages.

Ayurvedic Properties

Taste (Rasa)
Bitter (Tikta), Sweet (Madhura)
Quality (Guna)
Unctuous (Snigdha)
Potency (Virya)
Cold (Sheeta)
Post-digestive (Vipaka)
Sweet (Madhura)
Also Known As
English: Fragrant Screw Pine, Kewda, Screw Pine
Sanskrit: केतकी, केतकी, सुवहा, जम्बूल
Hindi: केवड़ा, केतकी

What is Fragrant Screw Pine (Ketaki / केतकी)?

Ketaki (Fragrant Screw Pine) is mentioned in the context of aromatic substances. The male flowers are highly fragrant and yield the famous Kewda water and Kewda attar used in perfumery and flavoring. The plant is found throughout coastal India. The leaves are long and spiny. The flower is used for its aromatic and cooling properties. It is considered an aphrodisiac, heart tonic, and complexion enhancer. The aromatic water distilled from the flowers is widely used in traditional Indian desserts and beverages.

Source: Bhavaprakash Nighantu, Varga 2

Therapeutic Actions (Karma)

  • Vrishya (aphrodisiac)
  • Hridya (cardiotonic)
  • Medhya (intellect-promoting)
  • Varnya (improves complexion)

Source: Bhavaprakash Nighantu, Varga 2

Fragrant Screw Pine by Condition

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