Indian Sorrel
चांगेरी
Changeri (Indian Sorrel) is a small creeping herb with trifoliate leaves resembling clover. It grows commonly in moist shaded areas. The leaves have a distinctly sour taste due to oxalic acid. The plant is used in dysentery, diarrhea, and skin diseases. As a vegetable, it is added to dishes for its sour flavor. It stimulates appetite, is astringent and useful in conditions of reduced digestive power. Verses: 16.
What is Indian Sorrel (Changeri / चांगेरी)?
Changeri (Indian Sorrel) is a small creeping herb with trifoliate leaves resembling clover. It grows commonly in moist shaded areas. The leaves have a distinctly sour taste due to oxalic acid. The plant is used in dysentery, diarrhea, and skin diseases. As a vegetable, it is added to dishes for its sour flavor. It stimulates appetite, is astringent and useful in conditions of reduced digestive power. Verses: 16.
Source: Bhavaprakash Nighantu, Varga 9
Therapeutic Actions (Karma)
- Deepana (appetizer)
- Grahi (absorbent)
- Kaphahara (pacifies Kapha)
Source: Bhavaprakash Nighantu, Varga 9
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