Barley Preparations

यावक

Yavaka — a small variety of barley or barley-like grain. Properties similar to Yava but slightly different. Various preparations of barley and their specific uses are described. Verses: 29-30.

What is Barley Preparations — Yavaka (Yavaka Guna / यावक गुण)?

Yavaka — a small variety of barley or barley-like grain. Properties similar to Yava but slightly different. Various preparations of barley and their specific uses are described. Verses: 29-30.

Source: Bhavaprakash Nighantu, Varga 8

Therapeutic Actions (Karma)

  • Medohara (fat-reducing)
  • Lekhana (scraping)

Source: Bhavaprakash Nighantu, Varga 8

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