Guduchi-patra

(Small Danti)
Sanskrit: लघुदन्ती

Laghu Danti is the smaller variety of Danti with milder purgative action. It is used when a gentler purgation is desired compared to the main Danti.

Ayurvedic Properties

Taste (Rasa)
Pungent (Katu)
Quality (Guna)
Light (Laghu), Sharp (Tikshna)
Potency (Virya)
Hot (Ushna)
Post-digestive (Vipaka)
Pungent (Katu)
Also Known As
English: Small Danti
Sanskrit: लघुदन्ती
Hindi: छोटी दन्ती

What is Guduchi-patra / Tinospora variety (गुडूचीपत्र)?

Laghu Danti is the smaller variety of Danti with milder purgative action. It is used when a gentler purgation is desired compared to the main Danti.

Source: Bhavaprakash Nighantu, Varga 3

Therapeutic Actions (Karma)

  • Virechana (purgative)

Source: Bhavaprakash Nighantu, Varga 3

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