Sweet Potato

आलुक

Aluk (Sweet Potato/Yam type tuber) is a starchy root vegetable. It is sweet, heavy, cooling and nourishing. It increases body bulk and strength. Excessive consumption may cause flatulence. Verse: 40.

What is Sweet Potato (Aluk / आलुक)?

Aluk (Sweet Potato/Yam type tuber) is a starchy root vegetable. It is sweet, heavy, cooling and nourishing. It increases body bulk and strength. Excessive consumption may cause flatulence. Verse: 40.

Source: Bhavaprakash Nighantu, Varga 9

Therapeutic Actions (Karma)

  • Brimhana (nourishing)
  • Balya (strengthening)

Source: Bhavaprakash Nighantu, Varga 9

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