Chanchu
Corchorus oilitorius L.
| Section/Chapter | Herb database/Chanchu |
|---|---|
| Botanical name(s) | Corchorus oilitorius L. |
| Contributors | -- |
| Year of publication | 2023 |
| Publisher | Charak Samhita Research, Training and Skill Development Centre |
| DOI | Awaited |
English name
Jute
Synonyms in Charak Samhita
Kaalshaka, Dirgha-patra, Kala saka
Reference in Charak Samhita and its actions
| Sr.no. | Reference in Charak Samhita | Activity |
| 1 | Cha.sa.chi.19/32 | Use as a saka dravya |
| 2 | Cha .Sa. Chi.23/225 | As a pathya ahara. |
Ayurvedic pharmacological properties
| Sr.no. | Pharmacological criteria | Properties |
| 1 | Taste (rasa) | Sweet (madhura), Bitter (tikta) |
| 2 | Potency (veerya) | Cold (sheeta) |
| 3 | Post digestion effect (vipaka) | Sweet (madhura) |
| 4 | Qualities (guna) | Slimy (picchila), Heavy (guru) |
| 5 | Actions (karma) | Pacify all three dosha (tridoshahara) |
Current availability
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Current researches
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