Ayurvedic Properties
- Taste (Rasa)
- Sweet (Madhura), Astringent (Kashaya)
- Quality (Guna)
- Laghu, Ruksha, Sheeta
- Potency (Virya)
- Cold (Sheeta)
- Post-digestive (Vipaka)
- Madhura
- Key Constituents
- Silica (70%), Peroxide of iron, Potash, Aluminia, Colin (Betain), enzymes, Cyanogenetic glucoside
- Also Known As
- Sanskrit: वंशलोचन, वंशरोचना, तवक्षीरी, शुभ्रा
Hindi: वंशलोचन, बांसकपूर
What is Vanshalochan / Bamboo Manna?
Siliceous deposit inside bamboo internodes. White, crystalline, highly valued. Key ingredient in Sitopaladi Churna.
Source: Bhavaprakash Nighantu, Varga 1
Therapeutic Actions (Karma)
- Balya (strengthening)
- Vrishya (aphrodisiac)
- Kasa-Shwasa hara
- Daha hara
- Raktapitta hara
- Tridosha Shamaka (especially Pitta)
Source: Bhavaprakash Nighantu, Varga 1
Bamboo Manna by Condition
Explore how Bamboo Manna is used for specific health concerns — with dosage, preparation methods, and classical references for each.
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