Pandanus Flowers

(Kewda)
Sanskrit: केतकी • Botanical: Pandanus odoratissimus Roxb.

Additional properties of Ketaki (Pandanus) flower are described here including its use in heart conditions, headache, and as a brain tonic. The distilled water (Kewda water) is used in cooking, especially in sweets and biryanis. The essential oil is used in perfumery. The flower is considered auspicious but traditionally not offered to Lord Shiva. Verse: 12-14.

Ayurvedic Properties

Taste (Rasa)
Bitter (Tikta), Sweet (Madhura)
Quality (Guna)
Light (Laghu)
Potency (Virya)
Cold (Sheeta)
Post-digestive (Vipaka)
Pungent (Katu)
Key Constituents
Kewda oil, Methyl ether, Terpineol
Also Known As
English: Kewda, Fragrant Screwpine
Sanskrit: केतकी
Hindi: केवड़ा

What is Pandanus Flowers (Ketaki properties / केतकी गुण)?

Additional properties of Ketaki (Pandanus) flower are described here including its use in heart conditions, headache, and as a brain tonic. The distilled water (Kewda water) is used in cooking, especially in sweets and biryanis. The essential oil is used in perfumery. The flower is considered auspicious but traditionally not offered to Lord Shiva. Verse: 12-14.

Source: Bhavaprakash Nighantu, Varga 4

Therapeutic Actions (Karma)

  • Hridya (cardiotonic)
  • Sugandhi (aromatic)
  • Medhya (brain tonic)

Source: Bhavaprakash Nighantu, Varga 4

Pandanus Flowers by Condition

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

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Pandanus Flowers for Brain Fog & Memory

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