Nimbuka varieties

(Citrus varieties)
Sanskrit: निम्बूक • Botanical: Citrus species (various)

Description of various citrus (Nimbu) varieties including Kagzi Nimbu, Bijora Nimbu, Galgal (Hill Lemon), and others. Each variety has slightly different properties but all are sour, appetizing and digestive. The notes clarify the distinction between the various Citrus species mentioned in the text, including cross-references between Jambira, Nimbuka, and Matulunga. Verses: Various.

Ayurvedic Properties

Taste (Rasa)
Sour (Amla)
Quality (Guna)
Light (Laghu)
Potency (Virya)
Hot (Ushna)
Post-digestive (Vipaka)
Sour (Amla)
Key Constituents
Citric acid, Vitamin C, Essential oils
Also Known As
English: Citrus varieties
Sanskrit: निम्बूक, जम्बीर
Hindi: नींबू प्रकार

What is Nimbuka varieties (Citrus types / निम्बूक प्रकार)?

Description of various citrus (Nimbu) varieties including Kagzi Nimbu, Bijora Nimbu, Galgal (Hill Lemon), and others. Each variety has slightly different properties but all are sour, appetizing and digestive. The notes clarify the distinction between the various Citrus species mentioned in the text, including cross-references between Jambira, Nimbuka, and Matulunga. Verses: Various.

Source: Bhavaprakash Nighantu, Varga 6

Therapeutic Actions (Karma)

  • Deepana (appetizer)
  • Pachana (digestive)

Source: Bhavaprakash Nighantu, Varga 6

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