Somakalata

(Soma)
Sanskrit: सोमक्षीरी • Botanical: Sarcostemma brevistigma W. & A.

Somakalata is discussed as a continuation of the Soma plant description. The text notes that true Soma has become extremely rare and its exact botanical identity remains debated. Some identify it with Ephedra species. Verse ref: page 445.

Ayurvedic Properties

Taste (Rasa)
Sweet (Madhura)
Quality (Guna)
Light (Laghu)
Potency (Virya)
Cold (Sheeta)
Post-digestive (Vipaka)
Sweet (Madhura)
Key Constituents
Same as Somalata
Also Known As
English: Soma
Sanskrit: सोमक्षीरी
Hindi: सोम

What is Somakalata (Soma variety / सोमकलता)?

Somakalata is discussed as a continuation of the Soma plant description. The text notes that true Soma has become extremely rare and its exact botanical identity remains debated. Some identify it with Ephedra species. Verse ref: page 445.

Source: Bhavaprakash Nighantu, Varga 3

Therapeutic Actions (Karma)

  • Rasayana (rejuvenative)

Source: Bhavaprakash Nighantu, Varga 3

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