Ayurvedic Properties
- Taste (Rasa)
- Astringent (Kashaya), Sweet (Madhura)
- Quality (Guna)
- Light (Laghu)
- Potency (Virya)
- Cold (Sheeta)
- Post-digestive (Vipaka)
- Sweet (Madhura)
- Key Constituents
- Alkaloids, Essential oils
- Also Known As
- English: Fragrant Water Lily
Sanskrit: सौगन्धिक, ह्लादिनी
Hindi: सौगन्धिक कमल
What is Water Lotus / Saugandhika (सौगन्धिक)?
Saugandhika is described as a fragrant variety of water lily. Its specific property is the delightful fragrance of the flower. Used similarly to other water lilies for cooling and cardiac support. Verse: 9.
Source: Bhavaprakash Nighantu, Varga 4
Therapeutic Actions (Karma)
- Sugandhi (aromatic)
- Hridya (cardiotonic)
Source: Bhavaprakash Nighantu, Varga 4
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