Ayurvedic Properties
- Taste (Rasa)
- Bitter (Tikta)
- Quality (Guna)
- Light (Laghu)
- Potency (Virya)
- Cold (Sheeta)
- Post-digestive (Vipaka)
- Pungent (Katu)
- Also Known As
- English: Tacca
Sanskrit: वाराही
Hindi: वाराही
What is Arrow Poison Plant / Tacca (वाराहीकन्द 2)?
Tacca aspera is mentioned as a variety growing in tropical and semi-tropical regions. Its tuber is used medicinally. It is similar to Dioscorea varieties in appearance. Dose: 2-4 masha.
Source: Bhavaprakash Nighantu, Varga 3
Therapeutic Actions (Karma)
- Krimighna (anthelmintic)
Source: Bhavaprakash Nighantu, Varga 3
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