Ayurvedic Properties
- Taste (Rasa)
- Kashaya, Tikta, Madhura
- Quality (Guna)
- Laghu
- Potency (Virya)
- Ushna
- Key Constituents
- Saponin, Valerianic acid
- Also Known As
- Sanskrit: मदनफल, छर्दन, पिण्डीतक
Hindi: मैनफल
What is Madanaphala / Emetic Nut?
Most important emetic drug in Panchakarma therapy. Drug of choice for Vamana Karma (therapeutic emesis).
Source: Bhavaprakash Nighantu, Varga 1
Therapeutic Actions (Karma)
- Vamaka (emetic — drug of choice for Vamana Karma)
- Krimighna
Source: Bhavaprakash Nighantu, Varga 1
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