Bladder Dock
चुक्रशाक
Chukra (Bladder Dock) is a sour-tasting leafy vegetable. The plant is an erect herb that grows during the cold season. It has heart-shaped or arrow-shaped leaves. The leaves and young stems are used as a pot herb. It has a distinctly sour taste. It stimulates appetite, improves taste perception and is useful in Vata conditions. Verses: 15-16.
What is Bladder Dock (Chukra Shaka / चुक्रशाक)?
Chukra (Bladder Dock) is a sour-tasting leafy vegetable. The plant is an erect herb that grows during the cold season. It has heart-shaped or arrow-shaped leaves. The leaves and young stems are used as a pot herb. It has a distinctly sour taste. It stimulates appetite, improves taste perception and is useful in Vata conditions. Verses: 15-16.
Source: Bhavaprakash Nighantu, Varga 9
Therapeutic Actions (Karma)
- Deepana (appetizer)
- Rochana (relishing)
- Vatahara (pacifies Vata)
Source: Bhavaprakash Nighantu, Varga 9
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