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
- Rose oil, Geraniol, Linalool
- Also Known As
- English: Musk Rose
Sanskrit: कुन्ज
Hindi: कुन्ज गुलाब
What is Musk Rose (Kunja / कुन्ज)?
Kunja (Rosa moschata) is found in mountainous regions of Western India. It is a climbing rose with clusters of fragrant white flowers. The flower fragrance is musky, hence the name. It grows well at higher altitudes in the Himalayan region (22 feet or more). Its petals are used in similar ways to other roses. Verse: 14-15.
Source: Bhavaprakash Nighantu, Varga 4
Therapeutic Actions (Karma)
- Hridya (cardiotonic)
- Varnya (complexion enhancer)
Source: Bhavaprakash Nighantu, Varga 4
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