Ayurvedic Properties
- Taste (Rasa)
- Sweet (Madhura)
- Quality (Guna)
- Heavy (Guru)
- Potency (Virya)
- Cold (Sheeta)
- Post-digestive (Vipaka)
- Sweet (Madhura)
- Also Known As
- English: Sweet Potato variety
Sanskrit: शाकाकन्द
Hindi: शकरकन्द
What is Musali / Shakakanda (शाकाकन्द) / Tapioca-like Yam?
Shakakanda is a tuberous root vegetable mentioned alongside Vidari varieties. It is used as a nutritive food and mild tonic.
Source: Bhavaprakash Nighantu, Varga 3
Therapeutic Actions (Karma)
- Balya (strengthening)
- Brumhana (nourishing)
Source: Bhavaprakash Nighantu, Varga 3
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