Karunj

(Purple Bauhinia)
Sanskrit: कोविदार • Botanical: Bauhinia purpurea Linn.

Kovidara (Bauhinia purpurea) is described as a variety of Kachnar with purple flowers. It shares the Granthihara (gland-dissolving) properties of the white Kachnar. The bark is used for glandular swellings and goiter. Like B. variegata, the flowers are edible and the bark is medicinally valued.

Ayurvedic Properties

Taste (Rasa)
Astringent (Kashaya)
Quality (Guna)
Light (Laghu), Dry (Ruksha)
Potency (Virya)
Cold (Sheeta)
Post-digestive (Vipaka)
Pungent (Katu)
Key Constituents
Tannins, Flavonoids
Also Known As
English: Purple Bauhinia, Orchid Tree
Sanskrit: कोविदार, चमरीक, ताम्रपुष्प
Hindi: कोविदार, खैरवाल

What is Karunj / Kachnar variety (कोविदार / कचनार भेद)?

Kovidara (Bauhinia purpurea) is described as a variety of Kachnar with purple flowers. It shares the Granthihara (gland-dissolving) properties of the white Kachnar. The bark is used for glandular swellings and goiter. Like B. variegata, the flowers are edible and the bark is medicinally valued.

Source: Bhavaprakash Nighantu, Varga 3

Therapeutic Actions (Karma)

  • Granthihara (resolves glandular swellings)
  • Stambhana (astringent/binding)
  • Krimighna (anthelmintic)

Source: Bhavaprakash Nighantu, Varga 3

Karunj by Condition

Explore how Karunj is used for specific health concerns — with dosage, preparation methods, and classical references for each.

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Karunj for Inflammation

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