Ayurvedic Properties
- Taste (Rasa)
- Astringent (Kashaya), Sweet (Madhura)
- Quality (Guna)
- Light (Laghu)
- Potency (Virya)
- Cold (Sheeta)
- Post-digestive (Vipaka)
- Pungent (Katu)
- Key Constituents
- Arecoline, Tannins, Essential oils
- Also Known As
- English: Scented Supari
Sanskrit: सुगन्धिपूग
Hindi: लवंग सुपारी
What is Supari variety (Lavanga Supari / लवंग सुपारी)?
Scented varieties of Betel Nut prepared with clove, cardamom and other spices. These are chewed as mouth fresheners after meals. They have digestive and mouth-cleansing properties. Verse mentioned.
Source: Bhavaprakash Nighantu, Varga 6
Therapeutic Actions (Karma)
- Mukhashodhaka (mouth cleanser)
- Ruchya (appetizer)
Source: Bhavaprakash Nighantu, Varga 6
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