Kasundi
कासमर्द
Kasundi/Kasamarda is used as a leafy vegetable. The plant is a shrub with compound leaves. The leaves are used in cough and as a vegetable. It has bitter taste and is hot in potency. Contains Toxalbumin (Emodin) and Chrysorobin. It alleviates cough and improves digestion. Verses: 29.
What is The Negro Coffee (Kasundi / कासुन्दी)?
Kasundi/Kasamarda is used as a leafy vegetable. The plant is a shrub with compound leaves. The leaves are used in cough and as a vegetable. It has bitter taste and is hot in potency. Contains Toxalbumin (Emodin) and Chrysorobin. It alleviates cough and improves digestion. Verses: 29.
Source: Bhavaprakash Nighantu, Varga 9
Therapeutic Actions (Karma)
- Deepana (appetizer)
- Kasahara (antitussive)
Source: Bhavaprakash Nighantu, Varga 9
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