Parrot

शुकमांस

Shuka (Parrot) meat is light and cooling. It promotes intellect and strength. Verses: 28.

What is Parrot (Shuka / शुक)?

Shuka (Parrot) meat is light and cooling. It promotes intellect and strength. Verses: 28.

Source: Bhavaprakash Nighantu, Varga 10

Therapeutic Actions (Karma)

  • Medhya (intellect promoting)
  • Balya (strengthening)

Source: Bhavaprakash Nighantu, Varga 10

References in Astanga Hridaya Sutrasthan

syringes sprinkling cool water softly, garlands of flowers of camphor, jasmine and of pearls and beads of white sandal paste, children, sarika (mynah bird) and shuka (parrot) talking pleasantly;

— Astanga Hridaya Sutrasthan, Ritucharya adhyaya Seasonal

Source: Astanga Hridaya Sutrasthan, Ritucharya adhyaya Seasonal

References in Charaka Samhita

)), gostana (cow's breast), thumb, kasheruka, shringataka, shringi, beaks or tongues of a fowl, a peacock or a parrot, and buds of lotus or karyika.

— Charaka Samhita, Chikitsa Sthana — Therapeutic Principles, Chapter 14: Hemorrhoids Treatment (Arsha Chikitsa / अर्शचिकित्सा)

Source: Charaka Samhita, Chikitsa Sthana — Therapeutic Principles, Chapter 14: Hemorrhoids Treatment (Arsha Chikitsa / अर्शचिकित्सा)

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