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An old saying states "if you took fourteen greens (greens means not only the leaf, also flower, fruits, ''nala'', tuber, and fungi) then you may survive from the strain of ''Kartika''" (the month of October and November). During this period, there is increased incidence of seasonal diseases. Though this chapter maintains chronological order according to the dietetic code, it has a special aspect for the alleviation of three ''doshas'', to achieve excellent ''dhatus'' (body tissues), and clear the micro and macro channels of the body.  

An old saying states "if you took fourteen greens (greens means not only the leaf, also flower, fruits, ''nala'', tuber, and fungi) then you may survive from the strain of ''Kartika''" (the month of October and November). During this period, there is increased incidence of seasonal diseases. Though this chapter maintains chronological order according to the dietetic code, it has a special aspect for the alleviation of three ''doshas'', to achieve excellent ''dhatus'' (body tissues), and clear the micro and macro channels of the body.  

To stay healthy and prevent diseases during a change of season, following “Fourteen Greens” are advised. ''Surana'' (Amorphophallus campanulatus Blume) is effective for ''arsha'' (piles). kebuka (Costus speciosus Koenig) prevents worm infestation. Yavashakam (Chenopodium purpurascens) is a liver tonic. Kasamarda (Cassia occidentalis Linn.) is effective in a cough. Sarshapashaka (Brassica campestris Linn. Var.rapa (L) Hartm) is tikshna in quality, and it is worst among the greens but effective in the particular season. Neem (Azadirachta indica A.Juss)- is effective in pittaja skin diseases. Jayanti (Sesbania sesban (Linn.) Merrill) is effective in common seasonal cold and effective in dysuria and has some anti-poisonous effect. Dwarf copperleaf- Shalakalyani (Alternanthera sessilis (Linn) R.Br. ex DC) dispels the accumulated pitta dosha. Guduchi (Tinospora cordifolia (Willd) Miers ex Hook.f.& Thoms) pacifies morbid vitiation of all three doshas. Patola patra (Trichosanthes dioica Roxb) purifies the accumulated pitta dosha. Shleshmaka (Cordia dichatoma Frost. F.) is an appetizer in that particular season. Helenca (Enhydra fluctuans Lour) suppresses the pitta dosha. Bhandir (Clerodendrum infortunatum auct. nonLinn.C.B. Clarke) is effective in worm infestation. Sunishannaka (Marsilea minuta Linn.) gives nutrition to the nervous system and prevents insomnia.  

To stay healthy and prevent diseases during a change of season, following “Fourteen Greens” are advised. ''Surana'' (Amorphophallus campanulatus Blume) is effective for ''arsha'' (piles). ''Kebuka'' (Costus speciosus Koenig) prevents worm infestation. ''Yavashakam'' (Chenopodium purpurascens) is a liver tonic. ''Kasamarda'' (Cassia occidentalis Linn.) is effective in a cough. ''Sarshapashaka'' (Brassica campestris Linn. Var.rapa (L) Hartm) is ''tikshna'' in quality, and it is worst among the greens but effective in the particular season.  

The vegetables or greens may be classified into six varieties.

 

1. Patra shaka–(leafy vegetables)

''Neem'' (Azadirachta indica A.Juss) is effective in ''pittaja'' skin diseases. ''Jayanti'' (Sesbania sesban (Linn.) Merrill) is effective in common seasonal cold and effective in dysuria and has some anti-poisonous effect. Dwarf copperleaf- ''Shalakalyani'' (Alternanthera sessilis (Linn) R.Br. ex DC) dispels the accumulated ''pitta dosha''. ''Guduchi'' (Tinospora cordifolia (Willd) Miers ex Hook.f.& Thoms) pacifies morbid vitiation of all three ''doshas''. ''Patola patra'' (Trichosanthes dioica Roxb) purifies the accumulated ''pitta dosha''.  

2. Pushpa shaka –(flower vegetables)

 

''Shleshmaka'' (Cordia dichatoma Frost. F.) is an appetizer in that particular season. Helenca (Enhydra fluctuans Lour) suppresses the ''pitta dosha''. ''Bhandir'' (Clerodendrum infortunatum auct. nonLinn.C.B. Clarke) is effective in worm infestation. ''Sunishannaka'' (Marsilea minuta Linn.) gives nutrition to the nervous system and prevents insomnia.  

 

The vegetables or greens may be classified into six varieties.

 

#''Patra shaka''–(leafy vegetables)

#''Pushpa shaka'' –(flower vegetables)

3. Phala shaka (fruit vegetables)

3. Phala shaka (fruit vegetables)

4. Nala shaka (tube/pot herbs vegetables)

4. Nala shaka (tube/pot herbs vegetables)