Herbal Properties of Allium Sativum
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What is the primary therapeutic action of Allium sativum?

  • Enhances Kapha
  • Reduces Vata
  • Lowers blood pressure
  • Increases Pitta (correct)
  • Which rasa (taste) is primarily associated with Murraya koenigii?

  • Sour
  • Bitter
  • Ushna (correct)
  • Salty
  • What is one of the actions of Withania somnifera?

  • Lepan
  • Amlapitta
  • Deepana
  • Krumighna (correct)
  • How does Allium sativum affect the dosha?

    <p>It vitiates Rakta</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following herbs is noted for being Amla and Picchila?

    <p>Allium sativum</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What caution must be taken when using Withania somnifera?

    <p>None specified</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which herb is characterized as Laghu and Ushna with Katu as one of its tastes?

    <p>Murraya koenigii</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which action is attributed to Murraya koenigii according to its properties?

    <p>Deepana</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which herb is primarily noted for its ability to support digestion and is categorized as Katu?

    <p>Trachyspermum</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following herbs has a primary action classified as 'Anulomana'?

    <p>Trachyspermum</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which herb is considered Tridoshic and known for its action of promoting digestion?

    <p>Cuminum</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary vipaka of Coriandrum sativum?

    <p>Madhura</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which herb is associated with the action of 'Dahaprashamana'?

    <p>Coriandrum</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which herb listed has no known contraindications?

    <p>Trachyspermum</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which property influences the herb Trachyspermum to be categorized as 'Rooksha'?

    <p>Dry</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following herbs is noted as having a heating quality classified as 'Ushna'?

    <p>Trachyspermum</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary therapeutic action of Ferula (Hingu)?

    <p>Krumighna</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following herbs is classified as Ushna?

    <p>Ferula</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which herb is contraindicated for individuals with Pitta dosha?

    <p>Brassica</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What rasa is associated with Syzygium?

    <p>Katu</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following properties is associated with Shatapushpa?

    <p>Teekshna</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What culinary use is highlighted for Lavanga?

    <p>Deepana</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which herb is beneficial for postpartum care?

    <p>Shatapushpa</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What property is associated with Brassica?

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    Study Notes

    Herbal Properties and Actions

    • Allium sativum (Garlic)

      • Rasa: 5 tastes including Snigdha, Amla, Teekshna
      • Guna: Ushna, Katu
      • Veerya: Pitta increasing
      • Action: Deepana, Pachana, Krumighna
      • Caution: Vitiates Rakta
    • Murraya koenigii (Curry Leaves)

      • Rasa: Tikta
      • Guna: Laghu, Snighda
      • Veerya: Ushna, Katu
      • Action: Deepana, Krumighna
      • Caution: None noted
    • Withania somnifera (Ashwagandha)

      • Rasa: Kashaya, Tikta, Katu
      • Guna: Laghu, Snighda
      • Veerya: Ushna, Madhura
      • Action: Shukrala, Balya
      • Caution: None noted
    • Trachyspermum ammi (Ajmoda)

      • Rasa: Katu
      • Guna: Laghu
      • Veerya: Ushna
      • Action: Anulomana, Deepana, Krumighna, Shoolagna
      • Caution: None noted
    • Cuminum ciminum (Jeeraka)

      • Rasa: Katu (Kashaya)
      • Guna: Laghu
      • Veerya: Ushna
      • Action: Grahi, Deepana, Ruchya, Pachana
      • Caution: None noted
    • Coriandrum sativum (Dhanyaka)

      • Rasa: Kashaya, Tikta, Madhura
      • Guna: Snighda, Laghu
      • Veerya: Sheeta
      • Action: Dahaprashamana, Trishnanigrahana, Jwaraghna, Mootrala
      • Caution: None noted
    • Elettaria cardamomum (Ela)

      • Rasa: Katu, Madhura
      • Guna: Laghu
      • Veerya: Sheeta
      • Action: Dahaprashamana, Trishnanigrahana, Jwaraghna, Mootrala
      • Caution: None noted
    • Cinnamomum zeylanicum (Twak)

      • Rasa: Katu, Tikta, Madhura
      • Guna: Laghu
      • Veerya: Ushna, Katu
      • Action: Twachya, Kasa/Shwasa hara
      • Caution: None noted
    • Syzygium aromaticum (Lavanga)

      • Rasa: Katu
      • Guna: Laghu
      • Veerya: Sheeta
      • Action: Deepana, Pachana, Shoolagna, Medo dhatu reducing
      • Caution: None noted
    • Anthum sowa (Shatapushpa/Dill)

      • Rasa: Katu
      • Guna: Laghu
      • Veerya: Ushna
      • Action: Deepana, Pachana, Shoolaghna, Shothaghna, Post-partum care
      • Caution: None noted
    • Ferula assafoetida (Hingu)

      • Rasa: Katu
      • Guna: Laghu
      • Veerya: Ushna
      • Action: Krumighna, Shoolagna, Anulomana
      • Caution: None noted
    • Brassica juncea/alba (Sarshapa)

      • Rasa: Katu
      • Guna: Laghu
      • Veerya: Ushna
      • Action: Bhedana
      • Caution: Aggravates Pitta

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    Explore the medicinal qualities and dosha effects of Allium sativum, also known as garlic. This quiz covers its taste profile, effects on bodily elements like Pitta, and its use in traditional herbal care. Test your knowledge of Ayurvedic principles and culinary herbs!

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