Parvati

(Patchouli)
Sanskrit: पर्वती Botanical: Pogostemon patchouli Hook. f.

Another reference to Patchouli leaves in the context of fumigation and aromatic preparations. The dried leaves are intensely aromatic and used in cosmetics and aromatherapy.

Ayurvedic Properties

Taste (Rasa)
Bitter (Tikta)
Quality (Guna)
Light (Laghu)
Potency (Virya)
Cold (Sheeta)
Post-digestive (Vipaka)
Pungent (Katu)
Also Known As
English: Patchouli
Sanskrit: पर्वती, पचौली
Hindi: पचौली

What is Parvati (Leaves/Patti) (पर्वती)?

Another reference to Patchouli leaves in the context of fumigation and aromatic preparations. The dried leaves are intensely aromatic and used in cosmetics and aromatherapy.

Source: Bhavaprakash Nighantu, Varga 2

Therapeutic Actions (Karma)

  • Varnya (improves complexion)
  • Daurgandhyanashana (removes bad odor)

Source: Bhavaprakash Nighantu, Varga 2

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