Ayurvedic Properties
- Taste (Rasa)
- Astringent (Kashaya)
- Quality (Guna)
- Light (Laghu)
- Potency (Virya)
- Cold (Sheeta)
- Post-digestive (Vipaka)
- Pungent (Katu)
- Key Constituents
- Tannins, Saponins
- Also Known As
- English: Water Mimosa
Sanskrit: अर्कपुष्पी, जलशिम्बी
Hindi: पानी की लजवन्ती
What is Smoke Gourd (Dhumraparna / धूम्रपर्ण)?
Neptunia oleracea is an aquatic sensitive plant, resembling Mimosa pudica but growing in water. It is found in marshy areas. The text mentions it as having astringent and cooling properties.
Source: Bhavaprakash Nighantu, Varga 3
Therapeutic Actions (Karma)
- Grahi (absorbent)
- Stambhana (binding)
Source: Bhavaprakash Nighantu, Varga 3
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