Ayurvedic Properties
- Taste (Rasa)
- Bitter (Tikta)
- Quality (Guna)
- Light (Laghu)
- Potency (Virya)
- Cold (Sheeta)
- Post-digestive (Vipaka)
- Pungent (Katu)
- Also Known As
- English: Parpati
Sanskrit: पर्पटी, पर्वती
Hindi: पर्पटी
What is Parvati/Pavati (पर्पटी)?
Parpati/Parvati is mentioned in the text as a bitter drug with cooling properties used in fevers and digestive disorders. The exact botanical identity is discussed in the commentary.
Source: Bhavaprakash Nighantu, Varga 2
Therapeutic Actions (Karma)
- Jvarahara (antipyretic)
- Deepana (appetizer)
Source: Bhavaprakash Nighantu, Varga 2
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