Clerodendrum -- Turbud variety

(Clerodendrum)
Sanskrit: भारंगी • Botanical: Clerodendrum infortunatum Linn.

Bharangi/Clerodendrum is mentioned in the text in relation to the Yunare (Bhutare) group of drugs. Some scholars consider it as a separate drug while the text discusses it in context of aromatic substances used for fumigation and respiratory disorders.

Ayurvedic Properties

Taste (Rasa)
Pungent (Katu), Bitter (Tikta)
Quality (Guna)
Light (Laghu)
Potency (Virya)
Hot (Ushna)
Post-digestive (Vipaka)
Pungent (Katu)
Also Known As
English: Clerodendrum
Sanskrit: भारंगी
Hindi: भारंगी

What is Clerodendrum (Bharangi / भारंगी) -- Turbud variety?

Bharangi/Clerodendrum is mentioned in the text in relation to the Yunare (Bhutare) group of drugs. Some scholars consider it as a separate drug while the text discusses it in context of aromatic substances used for fumigation and respiratory disorders.

Source: Bhavaprakash Nighantu, Varga 2

Therapeutic Actions (Karma)

  • Kasahara (antitussive)
  • Shwasahara (relieves dyspnoea)

Source: Bhavaprakash Nighantu, Varga 2

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