Priyangu variety 1

(Priyangu fruit variety)
Sanskrit: फलप्रियंगु • Botanical: Aglaia roxburghiana Miq.

This is a variety of Priyangu identified as Aglaia roxburghiana of the Meliaceae family. The commentary discusses this as one of the plants sometimes used as Priyangu. The plant is a small to medium-sized tree. The fruits are small and used medicinally. It has cooling properties and is used in bleeding disorders and burning sensations.

Ayurvedic Properties

Taste (Rasa)
Bitter (Tikta), Astringent (Kashaya)
Quality (Guna)
Light (Laghu)
Potency (Virya)
Cold (Sheeta)
Post-digestive (Vipaka)
Pungent (Katu)
Also Known As
English: Priyangu fruit variety
Sanskrit: फलप्रियंगु
Hindi: प्रियंगु

What is Priyangu variety 1 (Phala-Priyangu / फल-प्रियंगु)?

This is a variety of Priyangu identified as Aglaia roxburghiana of the Meliaceae family. The commentary discusses this as one of the plants sometimes used as Priyangu. The plant is a small to medium-sized tree. The fruits are small and used medicinally. It has cooling properties and is used in bleeding disorders and burning sensations.

Source: Bhavaprakash Nighantu, Varga 2

Therapeutic Actions (Karma)

  • Raktapittahara (controls bleeding disorders)
  • Dahaprashamana (relieves burning sensation)

Source: Bhavaprakash Nighantu, Varga 2

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