Marigold

(Ivy Gourd)
Sanskrit: स्थौनेय Botanical: Coccinia grandis (L.) Voigt

Referenced in the flower section as a plant whose flowers have medicinal value. The fruit is commonly eaten as a vegetable. It is known for its anti-diabetic properties.

Ayurvedic Properties

Taste (Rasa)
Sweet (Madhura)
Quality (Guna)
Light (Laghu)
Potency (Virya)
Cold (Sheeta)
Post-digestive (Vipaka)
Sweet (Madhura)
Key Constituents
Beta-carotene, Flavonoids, Insulin-like compounds
Also Known As
English: Ivy Gourd
Sanskrit: बिम्बी, तुण्डी
Hindi: कुन्दरू, तिंडोरा

What is Marigold (Sthauneya / स्थौनेय)?

Referenced in the flower section as a plant whose flowers have medicinal value. The fruit is commonly eaten as a vegetable. It is known for its anti-diabetic properties.

Source: Bhavaprakash Nighantu, Varga 4

Therapeutic Actions (Karma)

  • Pramehaghna (anti-diabetic)
  • Raktashodhaka (blood purifier)

Source: Bhavaprakash Nighantu, Varga 4

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