Vamshalochana
वंशलोचनम्
Vamshalochana (Bamboo manna or Tabasheer) is a siliceous deposit found inside bamboo internodes. Though not directly a sugarcane product, it is discussed in this varga due to its association with grass family products. It is sweet and astringent in taste, light, dry, and cold in potency. It pacifies Pitta, Kapha, and blood disorders. It relieves burning sensation, thirst, cough, asthma, and is strengthening and aphrodisiac. It is a key ingredient in the famous formulation Sitopaladi Churna. Verse 9.
What is Vamsha-kshiri / Vamshalochana (वंशलोचन)?
<p>Vamshalochana (Bamboo manna or Tabasheer) is a siliceous deposit found inside bamboo internodes. Though not directly a sugarcane product, it is discussed in this varga due to its association with grass family products. It is sweet and astringent in taste, light, dry, and cold in potency. It pacifies Pitta, Kapha, and blood disorders. It relieves burning sensation, thirst, cough, asthma, and is strengthening and aphrodisiac. It is a key ingredient in the famous formulation Sitopaladi Churna. Verse 9.</p>
Therapeutic Actions (Karma)
<ul><li>Pittahara (alleviates Pitta)</li><li>Kaphahara (alleviates Kapha)</li><li>Raktapitta-hara (alleviates bleeding disorders)</li><li>Daha-shamana (relieves burning)</li><li>Trishna-hara (relieves thirst)</li><li>Kasa-hara (alleviates cough)</li><li>Shwasa-hara (alleviates asthma)</li><li>Balya (strengthening)</li><li>Vrushya (aphrodisiac)</li></ul>
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