Soapberry / Soapnut / Svarnpathri

(Golden Leaf)
Sanskrit: स्वर्णपत्री

Svarnpathri is briefly mentioned. The name 'Sonapathri' suggests golden/yellow leaves. Limited information is available about this plant in the text.

Ayurvedic Properties

Taste (Rasa)
Astringent (Kashaya)
Quality (Guna)
Light (Laghu)
Potency (Virya)
Cold (Sheeta)
Post-digestive (Vipaka)
Pungent (Katu)
Also Known As
English: Golden Leaf
Sanskrit: स्वर्णपत्री, सोनपत्ती
Hindi: सोनपत्ती

What is Soapberry / Soapnut / Svarnpathri (स्वर्णपत्री)?

Svarnpathri is briefly mentioned. The name 'Sonapathri' suggests golden/yellow leaves. Limited information is available about this plant in the text.

Source: Bhavaprakash Nighantu, Varga 3

Therapeutic Actions (Karma)

  • Raktashodhaka (blood purifier)

Source: Bhavaprakash Nighantu, Varga 3

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