Ayurvedic Properties
- Taste (Rasa)
- Sweet (Madhura), Bitter (Tikta)
- Quality (Guna)
- Heavy (Guru)
- Potency (Virya)
- Cold (Sheeta)
- Post-digestive (Vipaka)
- Sweet (Madhura)
- Key Constituents
- Not specified
- Also Known As
- English: Bhramari
Sanskrit: भ्रामरी, मुंजरस
Hindi: मुंजी
What is Munji (Bhramar / भ्रामरी)?
Bhramari/Munji is described as a plant beneficial for hair and as a rejuvenative. The name Bhramari suggests an association with bees (Bhramar = bee). It is described in the context of hair-promoting herbs. Verse ref: page 429.
Source: Bhavaprakash Nighantu, Varga 3
Therapeutic Actions (Karma)
- Keshya (promotes hair growth)
- Rasayana (rejuvenative)
Source: Bhavaprakash Nighantu, Varga 3
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