Ayurvedic Properties
- Taste (Rasa)
- Sweet (Madhura), Bitter (Tikta)
- Quality (Guna)
- Heavy (Guru), Unctuous (Snigdha)
- Potency (Virya)
- Cold (Sheeta)
- Post-digestive (Vipaka)
- Sweet (Madhura)
- Key Constituents
- Same as Sariva
- Also Known As
- English: White Indian Sarsaparilla
Sanskrit: श्वेतसारिवा
Hindi: सफेद अनन्तमूल
What is Svetasariva (White Sarsaparilla / श्वेतसारिवा)?
Svetasariva is described as the white-rooted variety of Sariva, having similar properties but considered milder. The text notes that both white and dark varieties are used interchangeably in practice. Verse ref: page 427.
Source: Bhavaprakash Nighantu, Varga 3
Therapeutic Actions (Karma)
- Raktashodhaka (blood purifier)
- Varnya (improves complexion)
Source: Bhavaprakash Nighantu, Varga 3
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