Celery

Sanskrit: अजमोदा Botanical: Apium graveolens Linn.

Used in digestive and Vata disorders. Found in Himalayan regions.

Ayurvedic Properties

Taste (Rasa)
Pungent (Katu), Bitter (Tikta)
Quality (Guna)
Light (Laghu), Dry (Ruksha)
Potency (Virya)
Hot (Ushna)
Also Known As
Sanskrit: अजमोदा, दीपक
Hindi: अजमोद

What is Ajamoda / Celery?

Used in digestive and Vata disorders. Found in Himalayan regions.

Source: Bhavaprakash Nighantu, Varga 1

Therapeutic Actions (Karma)

  • Deepani
  • Rochani
  • Vata Shamaka

Source: Bhavaprakash Nighantu, Varga 1

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