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Crocus sativus L.
| Section/Chapter | Herb database/Kumkuma |
|---|---|
| Botanical name(s) | Crocus sativus L. |
| Contributors | -- |
| Year of publication | 2023 |
| Publisher | Charak Samhita Research, Training and Skill Development Centre |
| DOI | Awaited |
English name
Saffron
Synonyms in Charak Samhita
Kumkum, Ghusana, Kashmira, Vahlika
Reference in Charak Samhita and its actions
| Sr.no. | Reference in Charak Samhita | Activity |
| 1 | Cha.Sa.Chi.23/54 | As an ingredient of Mrita sanjivani agada. |
| 2 | Cha.Sa.Chi.23/78 | As an ingredient of Mahagandha hasti agada. |
| 3 | Cha.Sa.Chi.23/190 | As an ingredient of Mamsyadi yoga. |
| 4 | Cha.Sa.Chi.28/152 | As an ingredient of Bala taila |
| 5 | Cha. Sa. Chi.28/162 | As an ingredient of Amrutadi taila. |
Ayurvedic pharmacological properties
| Sr.no. | Pharmacological criteria | Properties |
| 1 | Taste (rasa) | Pungent (katu), Bitter (tikta) |
| 2 | Potency (veerya) | Hot (ushna) |
| 3 | Post digestion effect (vipaka) | Pungent (katu) |
| 4 | Qualities (guna) | Unctuous (snigdha) |
| 5 | Actions (karma) | Pacify Kapha and Vata, imparts complexion to skin (varnya) |
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