Kalaya

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Lathyrus sativus L.

Kalaya
Section/Chapter Herb database/Kalaya
Botanical name(s) Lathyrus sativus L.
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Year of publication 2023
Publisher Charak Samhita Research, Training and Skill Development Centre
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Synonyms in Charak Samhita

Kalaya

Reference in Charak Samhita and its actions

Herbs and their activities
Sr.no. Reference in Charak Samhita Activity
1 Ch Su 27/29 Shamidhanya Varga
2 Ch Su 27/97 Shaka Varga
3 Cha. Sa. Chikitsa

Sthana14/10

Vibhinna aakriti of arsha
4 Cha. Sa. Chi.20/37 As an ingredient of Kaphaja chhardihara yoga.
5 Cha.sa.Chi.25/62 Used for vrana prapeedana without sneha.
6 Cha.Sa.Chi.30/258 As a pathya ahara in stanya dosha.

Ayurvedic pharmacological properties

Properties
Sr.no. Pharmacological criteria Properties
1 Taste (rasa) Sweet (madhura), Bitter (tikta), Astringent (kashaya)
2 Potency (veerya) Cold (sheeta)
3 Post digestion effect (vipaka)
4 Qualities (guna) Very rough (atyanta ruksha)
5 Actions (karma) Pacify Kapha and Pitta, Aggravates Vata

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