Serpent Stone -- Mineral variety

(Serpent Stone)
Sanskrit: गोरोचन • Botanical: Serpent stone (mineral origin)

This is the mineral/snake-origin variety of Gorochan described in the text as a bezoar stone. The text mentions various types of bezoar obtained from different sources. It shares similar therapeutic properties with the ox-gall variety but is considered distinct in origin. Used primarily as an antidote to poisons and in fever management.

Ayurvedic Properties

Taste (Rasa)
Bitter (Tikta)
Quality (Guna)
Light (Laghu)
Potency (Virya)
Cold (Sheeta)
Post-digestive (Vipaka)
Sweet (Madhura)
Also Known As
English: Serpent Stone, Bezoar
Sanskrit: गोरोचन
Hindi: गोरोचन

What is Serpent Stone (Gorochan / गोरोचन) -- Mineral variety?

This is the mineral/snake-origin variety of Gorochan described in the text as a bezoar stone. The text mentions various types of bezoar obtained from different sources. It shares similar therapeutic properties with the ox-gall variety but is considered distinct in origin. Used primarily as an antidote to poisons and in fever management.

Source: Bhavaprakash Nighantu, Varga 2

Therapeutic Actions (Karma)

  • Vishahara (antitoxic)
  • Jvarahara (antipyretic)

Source: Bhavaprakash Nighantu, Varga 2

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