Bhutrina

(Sharanga)
Sanskrit: शरालण

Sharanga is mentioned as a grass variety used as a diuretic and coolant.

Ayurvedic Properties

Taste (Rasa)
Sweet (Madhura)
Quality (Guna)
Light (Laghu)
Potency (Virya)
Cold (Sheeta)
Post-digestive (Vipaka)
Sweet (Madhura)
Also Known As
English: Sharanga
Sanskrit: शरालण
Hindi: सराण

What is Sharanga / Bhutrina (भूतृण)?

Sharanga is mentioned as a grass variety used as a diuretic and coolant.

Source: Bhavaprakash Nighantu, Varga 3

Therapeutic Actions (Karma)

  • Mutral (diuretic)

Source: Bhavaprakash Nighantu, Varga 3

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