Ayurvedic Properties
- Taste (Rasa)
- Pungent (Katu)
- Quality (Guna)
- Light (Laghu), Sharp (Tikshna)
- Potency (Virya)
- Hot (Ushna)
- Post-digestive (Vipaka)
- Pungent (Katu)
- Key Constituents
- CaCO3 (Calcium oxide (CaO), calcium carbonate)
- Also Known As
- English: Lime, Calcium, Chalk
Sanskrit: शुद्धा, चूर्ण
Hindi: चूना
What is Calcium/Chalk (Sudha / Chuna / शुद्धा)?
Sudha (Calcium/Lime) is obtained from limestone, shells, and coral. It is used in preparations for worm infestations and digestive disorders. Externally it is used as a caustic agent. It is a component of various Kshara (alkaline) preparations. Verses: 121.
Source: Bhavaprakash Nighantu, Varga 7
Therapeutic Actions (Karma)
- Krimighna (anthelmintic)
- Deepana (appetizer)
Source: Bhavaprakash Nighantu, Varga 7
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