Curry Leaves

यवनीशाकम्

Ajwain (Bishop's weed) leaves used as vegetable. They are pungent and aromatic. Used to kindle digestive fire. Verse: 22.

What is Cassia Leaves (Yavanishakam / यवनीशाकम्)?

Ajwain (Bishop's weed) leaves used as vegetable. They are pungent and aromatic. Used to kindle digestive fire. Verse: 22.

Source: Bhavaprakash Nighantu, Varga 9

Therapeutic Actions (Karma)

  • Deepana (appetizer)
  • Rochana (relishing)

Source: Bhavaprakash Nighantu, Varga 9

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