Ayurvedic Properties
- Taste (Rasa)
- Sweet (Madhura), Astringent (Kashaya)
- Quality (Guna)
- Light (Laghu), Unctuous (Snigdha)
- Potency (Virya)
- Cold (Sheeta)
- Post-digestive (Vipaka)
- Sweet (Madhura)
- Key Constituents
- Calcium carbonate (CaCO3), magnesium carbonate, iron oxide
- Also Known As
- English: Red Coral
Sanskrit: प्रवाल, विद्रुम, लताम्णि, अब्धिज
Hindi: मूँगा
What is Gems — Coral (Pravala / Munga / प्रवाल)?
Pravala (Red Coral) is a marine organism (actually the skeleton of coral polyps) considered a gem in Ayurveda. Pravala Bhasma and Pravala Pishti are important preparations. They are used in cough, Pitta disorders, eye diseases, heart weakness, and as a calcium supplement. Coral is cooling and strengthening. The best coral is deep red, smooth, and heavy. Verses: 86-88.
Source: Bhavaprakash Nighantu, Varga 7
Therapeutic Actions (Karma)
- Netrya (beneficial for eyes)
- Hridya (cardiotonic)
- Kashahara (anti-cough)
- Pittahara (pacifies Pitta)
Source: Bhavaprakash Nighantu, Varga 7
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