Yam

(Knotted Grass)
Sanskrit: गण्डदूर्वा

Gand Durva is another knotted variety of Durva grass mentioned briefly.

Ayurvedic Properties

Taste (Rasa)
Sweet (Madhura)
Quality (Guna)
Light (Laghu)
Potency (Virya)
Cold (Sheeta)
Post-digestive (Vipaka)
Sweet (Madhura)
Also Known As
English: Knotted Grass
Sanskrit: गण्डदूर्वा
Hindi: गण्डदूर्वा

What is Yam / Garandtoorvi (गांठदूर्वी / गण्डदूर्वा)?

Gand Durva is another knotted variety of Durva grass mentioned briefly.

Source: Bhavaprakash Nighantu, Varga 3

Therapeutic Actions (Karma)

  • Raktapittahara (alleviates bleeding disorders)

Source: Bhavaprakash Nighantu, Varga 3

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