Ayurvedic Properties
- Taste (Rasa)
- Bitter (Tikta), Astringent (Kashaya)
- Quality (Guna)
- Light (Laghu)
- Potency (Virya)
- Cold (Sheeta)
- Post-digestive (Vipaka)
- Pungent (Katu)
- Also Known As
- English: Priyangu fruit variety
Sanskrit: फलप्रियंगु
Hindi: प्रियंगु
What is Priyangu variety 1 (Phala-Priyangu / फल-प्रियंगु)?
This is a variety of Priyangu identified as Aglaia roxburghiana of the Meliaceae family. The commentary discusses this as one of the plants sometimes used as Priyangu. The plant is a small to medium-sized tree. The fruits are small and used medicinally. It has cooling properties and is used in bleeding disorders and burning sensations.
Source: Bhavaprakash Nighantu, Varga 2
Therapeutic Actions (Karma)
- Raktapittahara (controls bleeding disorders)
- Dahaprashamana (relieves burning sensation)
Source: Bhavaprakash Nighantu, Varga 2
How to Use Phala Priyangu by Condition
Explore how Phala Priyangu is used for specific health concerns — with dosage, preparation methods, and classical references for each.
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