Ayurvedic Properties
- Taste (Rasa)
- Astringent (Kashaya)
- Quality (Guna)
- Light (Laghu)
- Potency (Virya)
- Cold (Sheeta)
- Post-digestive (Vipaka)
- Pungent (Katu)
- Key Constituents
- Tannins
- Also Known As
- English: Wendlandia
Sanskrit: अन्युजीव
Hindi: धौरा
What is Monkey Pod (Gojuniya / गोजुनीय)?
Another reference to Wendlandia species in the flower section. The plant is described for its astringent properties. The bark and flowers are used similarly. Verse: 49.
Source: Bhavaprakash Nighantu, Varga 4
Therapeutic Actions (Karma)
- Grahi (absorbent)
Source: Bhavaprakash Nighantu, Varga 4
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