Sugandha Bala -- Pavonia variety

(Fragrant Pavonia)
Sanskrit: सुगन्धबाला • Botanical: Pavonia odorata Willd.

This is an additional reference to Sugandhabala/Hrivera in the later part of the Karpuradi Varga, expanding on the earlier entry. The text notes it as a valuable aromatic root used for cooling and breast milk purification.

Ayurvedic Properties

Taste (Rasa)
Bitter (Tikta), Sweet (Madhura)
Quality (Guna)
Light (Laghu), Unctuous (Snigdha)
Potency (Virya)
Cold (Sheeta)
Post-digestive (Vipaka)
Sweet (Madhura)
Also Known As
English: Fragrant Pavonia
Sanskrit: सुगन्धबाला, ह्रीवेर, बालक
Hindi: सुगन्धबाला

What is Sugandha Bala (Fragrant Mallow) (सुगन्धबाला) -- Pavonia variety?

This is an additional reference to Sugandhabala/Hrivera in the later part of the Karpuradi Varga, expanding on the earlier entry. The text notes it as a valuable aromatic root used for cooling and breast milk purification.

Source: Bhavaprakash Nighantu, Varga 2

Therapeutic Actions (Karma)

  • Dahaprashamana (relieves burning sensation)
  • Stanyashodhana (purifies breast milk)

Source: Bhavaprakash Nighantu, Varga 2

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