Kedara Yoga

(Cockscomb)
Sanskrit: केदारयोग • Botanical: Celosia argentea Linn.

The text mentions Celosia argentea in context of aromatic and medicinal plants. It is an annual herb found throughout India. The seeds and whole plant are used medicinally. It has astringent taste with cooling potency. The plant is known for its silver-white flower spikes. It is used in bleeding disorders and as a hemostatic.

Ayurvedic Properties

Taste (Rasa)
Astringent (Kashaya)
Quality (Guna)
Light (Laghu)
Potency (Virya)
Cold (Sheeta)
Post-digestive (Vipaka)
Pungent (Katu)
Also Known As
English: Cockscomb, Silver Cock's Comb
Sanskrit: केदारयोग
Hindi: केदारयोग

What is Kedara Yoga (Parvati Group / केदारयोग)?

The text mentions Celosia argentea in context of aromatic and medicinal plants. It is an annual herb found throughout India. The seeds and whole plant are used medicinally. It has astringent taste with cooling potency. The plant is known for its silver-white flower spikes. It is used in bleeding disorders and as a hemostatic.

Source: Bhavaprakash Nighantu, Varga 2

Therapeutic Actions (Karma)

  • Raktapittahara (controls bleeding disorders)
  • Stambhana (astringent/checking)

Source: Bhavaprakash Nighantu, Varga 2

Kedara Yoga by Condition

Explore how Kedara Yoga is used for specific health concerns — with dosage, preparation methods, and classical references for each.

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Kedara Yoga for Male Sexual Health

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