Supari

(Betel Nut)
Sanskrit: सुपारी • Botanical: Areca catechu Linn.

Additional properties and varieties of Supari (Betel Nut) described in the fruit section, including different processing methods and their effects on properties. Verses continued.

Ayurvedic Properties

Taste (Rasa)
Astringent (Kashaya)
Quality (Guna)
Heavy (Guru)
Potency (Virya)
Cold (Sheeta)
Post-digestive (Vipaka)
Pungent (Katu)
Key Constituents
Arecoline, Tannins
Also Known As
English: Betel Nut
Sanskrit: पूगीफल
Hindi: सुपारी

Therapeutic Actions (Karma)

  • Krimighna (anthelmintic)
  • Ruchikara (appetizing)

Source: Bhavaprakash Nighantu, Varga 6

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