Harfarevdi

(Star Gooseberry)
Sanskrit: हरफारेवड़ी • Botanical: Cicca acida (Linn.) Merrill

Star Gooseberry is a small tree found in many parts of India. The fruit is small, sour and acidic, eaten fresh or pickled. It has properties similar to Amalaki (Amla) but is less potent. The bark and roots have astringent properties. The fruit ripens to white-yellow and is clustered along branches. Dose: As food. Verse: 26.

Ayurvedic Properties

Taste (Rasa)
Sour (Amla), Sweet (Madhura)
Quality (Guna)
Light (Laghu)
Potency (Virya)
Cold (Sheeta)
Post-digestive (Vipaka)
Sour (Amla)
Key Constituents
Ascorbic acid, Tannins, Organic acids
Also Known As
English: Star Gooseberry, Country Gooseberry
Sanskrit: हरफारेवड़ी
Hindi: हरफारेवड़ी

What is Harfarevdi (Star Gooseberry / हरफारेवड़ी)?

Star Gooseberry is a small tree found in many parts of India. The fruit is small, sour and acidic, eaten fresh or pickled. It has properties similar to Amalaki (Amla) but is less potent. The bark and roots have astringent properties. The fruit ripens to white-yellow and is clustered along branches. Dose: As food. Verse: 26.

Source: Bhavaprakash Nighantu, Varga 6

Therapeutic Actions (Karma)

  • Ruchya (appetizer)
  • Deepana (digestive)

Source: Bhavaprakash Nighantu, Varga 6

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