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== Botanical & Vernacular Names == | == Botanical & Vernacular Names == | ||
* '''Latin Name:''' ''Syzygium aromaticum'' | * '''Latin Name:''' ''Syzygium aromaticum'' | ||
* '''Family:''' | * '''Family:''' Myrtaceae | ||
* '''English Name:''' Clove | * '''English Name:''' Clove | ||
* '''Sanskrit / Classical Name:''' Lavanga | * '''Sanskrit / Classical Name:''' Lavanga | ||
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Lavanga (Latin: Syzygium aromaticum, English: Clove) is a well-known aromatic flower bud belonging to the family Myrtaceae. In Ayurveda, it is widely used as a therapeutic drug, digestive stimulant, and flavoring agent.[1]
Botanical & Vernacular Names
- Latin Name: Syzygium aromaticum
- Family: Myrtaceae
- English Name: Clove
- Sanskrit / Classical Name: Lavanga
Botanical Synonyms
- Caryophyllus aromaticus L.
- Eugenia aromatica (L.) Baill.
- Eugenia caryophyllata Thunb.
- Eugenia caryophyllus (Spreng.) Bullock & S.G.Harrison
- Jambosa caryophyllus (Thunb.) Nied.
Synonyms in Classical Texts
- Synonyms in Charaka Samhita:
- Lavanga
- Synonyms in Bhavaprakash Nighantu:[2]
- Devakusuma – The flowers are used to worship gods and considered the best among flowers.
- Shreesangna – Auspicious in nature.
- Shree Prasunaka – Possessing beautiful flowers.
Ayurvedic Pharmacological Properties
According to Ayurvedic pharmacodynamics, the properties (Rasa Panchaka) of Lavanga are summarized below:[1]
| Sr. No. | Pharmacological Criteria | Properties (Ayurvedic Attributes) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Taste (Rasa) | Pungent (Katu), Bitter (Tikta) |
| 2 | Potency (Veerya) | Cold (Sita) |
| 3 | Post-digestion Effect (Vipaka) | Pungent (Katu) |
| 4 | Qualities (Guna) | Light (Laghu), Sharp (Tikshna) |
| 5 | Actions (Karma) | Sulahara (pain-relieving), Dipana (digestive stimulant), Kasahara (alleviates cough), Kaphapitta Shamaka (pacifies Kapha and Pitta), Pachana (digestive), Ruchya (taste enhancer) |
References in Charaka Samhita
| Sr. No. | Reference in Charaka Samhita | Activity / Indication |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Charaka Samhita Sutra Sthana 5/77 | Used as mouth fresheners (Mukhadurgandhanashaka) |
| 2 | Charaka Samhita Chikitsa Sthana 26/210 | As an active ingredient of Khadiradi Gutika |
| 3 | Charaka Samhita Chikitsa Sthana 28/153 | As an active ingredient of Bala Taila |
Therapeutic Uses
Lavanga is therapeutically indicated in the management of:[1]
- Amlapitta (Hyperacidity / Acidity)
- Swasa (Breathlessness / Dyspnea)
- Chardi (Vomiting)
- Adhmana (Abdominal distension / Flatulence)
- Hikka (Hiccups)
- Kasa (Cough)
- Kshaya (Wasting / Phthisis)
- Trushna (Excessive thirst)
Dosage & Administration
- Powder (Churna): 0.5 – 2.0 g of the drug in powder form.[1]
Important Formulations
- Lavangadi Vati
- Lavangadi Churna
Habitat & Availability
- Status: Available
- Geographical Distribution: Cultivated in India primarily across the southern states of Kerala and Karnataka.
Current Research
- Phytochemical profile & research database: IMPPAT Phytochemical Profile: Syzygium aromaticum
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 Anonymous. The Ayurvedic Pharmacopoeia of India. Department of Ayush, Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Govt. of India, New Delhi, Part I. 1986; Volume 1: 52.
- ↑ Prof. Krushnachandra Chunekar, Bhavaprakash Nighantu. Reprint Edition 2020, Chaukhambha Bharati Academy, Karpuradi varga, verse no. 58.