Samudriphena

Sanskrit: समुद्रफेन Botanical: Sepia officinalis

Internal shell of cuttlefish. Used externally as Anjana for eye diseases and skin care.

Ayurvedic Properties

Taste (Rasa)
Lavana, Madhura
Quality (Guna)
Laghu, Snigdha
Potency (Virya)
Cold (Sheeta)
Key Constituents
Calcium Carbonate (80-85%), Silicon

What is Samudriphena / Cuttle Fish Bone?

Internal shell of cuttlefish. Used externally as Anjana for eye diseases and skin care.

Source: Bhavaprakash Nighantu, Varga 1

Therapeutic Actions (Karma)

  • Chakshushya (eye collyrium)
  • Varnya (complexion enhancer)

Source: Bhavaprakash Nighantu, Varga 1

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