Overview
Priyangu - Aglaia variety is one of the herbs traditionally used in Ayurveda for skin disorders. This is the Aglaia roxburghiana variety of Priyangu discussed in the commentary. The text mentions that some scholars identify this Meliaceae family plant as the true Priyangu. The small flowers are fragrant. The commentary evaluates different species identified as Priyangu by various authorities and discusses the merits of each identification.
How Priyangu - Aglaia variety Helps with Skin Disorders
According to Ayurvedic pharmacology, Priyangu - Aglaia variety has specific properties that make it valuable for addressing skin disorders:
- Potency (Virya): Sheeta (cold)
- Post-digestive (Vipaka): Katu (pungent)
- Taste (Rasa): Tikta (bitter), Kashaya (astringent)
- Qualities (Guna): Laghu (light)
Other Herbs for Skin Disorders
See all herbs for skin disorders on the Skin Disorders page.
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