Sughanda Pushpa -- Aromatic Substances Summary

(Aromatic substances)
Sanskrit: सुगन्धिद्रव्य • Botanical: Various aromatic drugs

The Karpuradi Varga concludes with a summary section on aromatic drug combinations and formulations. The text describes various combinations of the aromatic substances described in the chapter, their collective uses in fumigation (Dhupa), cosmetics, and therapeutics. The colophon states: 'इति श्रीमिश्रलटकतनयश्रीमिश्रभाविरचिते भावप्रकाशे वर्गप्रकरणे द्वितीयः कर्पूरादिवर्गः समाहः ॥ २ ॥' -- Thus ends the second chapter, Karpuradi Varga, of Bhavaprakash composed by Sri Bhavamishra, son of Sri Mishra Lataka.

Ayurvedic Properties

Taste (Rasa)
Varied
Quality (Guna)
Varied
Potency (Virya)
Varied
Post-digestive (Vipaka)
Varied
Also Known As
English: Aromatic substances
Sanskrit: सुगन्धिद्रव्य
Hindi: सुगन्धि द्रव्य

What is Sughanda Pushpa (Sugandhi Droop / सुगन्धि द्रव्य) -- Aromatic Substances Summary?

The Karpuradi Varga concludes with a summary section on aromatic drug combinations and formulations. The text describes various combinations of the aromatic substances described in the chapter, their collective uses in fumigation (Dhupa), cosmetics, and therapeutics. The colophon states: 'इति श्रीमिश्रलटकतनयश्रीमिश्रभाविरचिते भावप्रकाशे वर्गप्रकरणे द्वितीयः कर्पूरादिवर्गः समाहः ॥ २ ॥' -- Thus ends the second chapter, Karpuradi Varga, of Bhavaprakash composed by Sri Bhavamishra, son of Sri Mishra Lataka.

Source: Bhavaprakash Nighantu, Varga 2

Therapeutic Actions (Karma)

  • Sugandhi (aromatic)
  • Varnya (improves complexion)
  • Hridya (cardiotonic)

Source: Bhavaprakash Nighantu, Varga 2

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