Ayurvedic Properties
- Taste (Rasa)
- Astringent (Kashaya)
- Quality (Guna)
- Light (Laghu)
- Potency (Virya)
- Cold (Sheeta)
- Post-digestive (Vipaka)
- Pungent (Katu)
- Key Constituents
- Anthocyanins, Quercetin, Cyanidin
- Also Known As
- English: Hibiscus, Shoe Flower
Sanskrit: जपापुष्प, अरुण
Hindi: गुड़हल
What is Japa Pushpa (Gudhal varieties / गुड़हल प्रभेद)?
Additional description of Gudhal (Hibiscus) flower varieties and their specific uses in hair care and Pitta disorders. The text notes various color varieties including red, white, pink and yellow, each with slightly different therapeutic emphasis. The red variety is most commonly used medicinally.
Source: Bhavaprakash Nighantu, Varga 4
Therapeutic Actions (Karma)
- Keshya (promotes hair growth)
- Raktapittahara (alleviates bleeding)
Source: Bhavaprakash Nighantu, Varga 4
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