Bamboo Shoot

वंशशाक

Bamboo shoots used as a vegetable in many parts of India, especially northeastern regions. They are pickled or cooked fresh. Verse: 38.

What is Bamboo Shoot (Vansha / वंश)?

Bamboo shoots used as a vegetable in many parts of India, especially northeastern regions. They are pickled or cooked fresh. Verse: 38.

Source: Bhavaprakash Nighantu, Varga 9

Therapeutic Actions (Karma)

  • Sheetala (cooling)
  • Grahi (absorbent)

Source: Bhavaprakash Nighantu, Varga 9

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