Yellow Oleander

(Golden Screw Pine)
Sanskrit: सुवर्णकेतकी • Botanical: Pandanus odoratissimus Roxb. (male)

The golden/yellow variety of Ketaki is described as having a sweeter fragrance. Its properties are similar to the white variety but considered superior in aroma. Used similarly for cardiac and Pitta-related conditions. Verse: 12-14.

Ayurvedic Properties

Taste (Rasa)
Sweet (Madhura)
Quality (Guna)
Unctuous (Snigdha)
Potency (Virya)
Cold (Sheeta)
Post-digestive (Vipaka)
Sweet (Madhura)
Key Constituents
Aromatic oil, Terpenes
Also Known As
English: Golden Screw Pine
Sanskrit: सुवर्णकेतकी, कनककेतकी
Hindi: सोना केवड़ा

What is Yellow Oleander (Suvarnaketaki / सुवर्णकेतकी)?

The golden/yellow variety of Ketaki is described as having a sweeter fragrance. Its properties are similar to the white variety but considered superior in aroma. Used similarly for cardiac and Pitta-related conditions. Verse: 12-14.

Source: Bhavaprakash Nighantu, Varga 4

Therapeutic Actions (Karma)

  • Hridya (cardiotonic)
  • Sugandhi (aromatic)

Source: Bhavaprakash Nighantu, Varga 4

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