Ayurvedic Properties
- Taste (Rasa)
- Pungent (Katu), Bitter (Tikta)
- Quality (Guna)
- Light (Laghu)
- Potency (Virya)
- Hot (Ushna)
- Post-digestive (Vipaka)
- Pungent (Katu)
- Also Known As
- English: Aromatic Laurel Berry
Sanskrit: सुगन्धकोकिला
Hindi: सुगन्धकोकिला
What is Sugandha Kokila (Laurel Berry / सुगन्धकोकिला)?
Sugandha Kokila is described as an aromatic substance related to the cinnamon/laurel family, used in formulations for cough and digestive disorders.
Source: Bhavaprakash Nighantu, Varga 2
Therapeutic Actions (Karma)
- Kasahara (antitussive)
- Deepana (appetizer)
Source: Bhavaprakash Nighantu, Varga 2
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