Ayurvedic Properties
- Taste (Rasa)
- Bitter (Tikta)
- Quality (Guna)
- Light (Laghu)
- Potency (Virya)
- Cold (Sheeta)
- Post-digestive (Vipaka)
- Pungent (Katu)
- Also Known As
- English: Bezoar Stone, Serpent Stone, Gali-stone
Sanskrit: गोरोचन
Hindi: गोरोचन
What is Bezoar Stone (Gorochana / गोरोचन)?
Gorochana (Bezoar Stone) is a calculus obtained from the stomach or gallbladder of animals. Various types are described based on origin. It is considered a potent antidote and is used in critical conditions of poisoning and high fever.
Source: Bhavaprakash Nighantu, Varga 2
Therapeutic Actions (Karma)
- Vishaghna (antitoxic)
- Jvarahara (antipyretic)
Source: Bhavaprakash Nighantu, Varga 2
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