Wax Gourd

कूष्माण्डफल

Additional details on Kushmanda fruit and its preparations. The fruit juice is used medicinally. The Petha sweet made from this gourd is famous. Verses: 34-36.

What is Wax Gourd (Kushmanda Phala / कूष्माण्ड फल)?

Additional details on Kushmanda fruit and its preparations. The fruit juice is used medicinally. The Petha sweet made from this gourd is famous. Verses: 34-36.

Source: Bhavaprakash Nighantu, Varga 9

Therapeutic Actions (Karma)

  • Medhya (intellect promoting)
  • Sheetala (cooling)

Source: Bhavaprakash Nighantu, Varga 9

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