Sugandha Patra: Benefits, Uses & Dosage

Sanskrit: सुगन्धपत्र Botanical: Varied aromatic leaf drugs

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Ayurvedic Properties

Taste (Rasa)
Pungent (Katu)
Quality (Guna)
Light (Laghu)
Potency (Virya)
Hot (Ushna)
Post-digestive (Vipaka)
Pungent (Katu)
Also Known As
English: Fragrant Leaf
Sanskrit: सुगन्धपत्र
Hindi: सुगन्धपत्र

What is Sughanda Patra (Fragrant Leaf / सुगन्धपत्र)?

The text groups several fragrant leaf drugs under this heading toward the end of the Karpuradi Varga. These are various aromatic leaves used in fumigation (dhupa), perfumery, and medicine.

Source: Bhavaprakash Nighantu, Varga 2

Therapeutic Actions (Karma)

  • Deepana (appetizer)
  • Sugandhi (aromatic)

Source: Bhavaprakash Nighantu, Varga 2

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