Chenopodium

पालक्य

Palakya refers to Spinach which grows widely in winter season. Additional details on its use as a vegetable. It is heavy, laxative, and cooling. Verse: 15.

What is Vegetable Chenopodium (Palakya Shaka / पालक्य शाक)?

Palakya refers to Spinach which grows widely in winter season. Additional details on its use as a vegetable. It is heavy, laxative, and cooling. Verse: 15.

Source: Bhavaprakash Nighantu, Varga 9

Therapeutic Actions (Karma)

  • Sara (laxative)
  • Madhuraka (sweetening)

Source: Bhavaprakash Nighantu, Varga 9

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