Chanchu

Corchorus oilitorius L.

Chanchu
Section/Chapter Herb database/Chanchu
Botanical name(s) Corchorus oilitorius L.
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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

Herbs and their activities
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

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)

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