Podcast
Questions and Answers
What is the primary therapeutic action of Allium sativum?
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?
Which rasa (taste) is primarily associated with Murraya koenigii?
- Sour
- Bitter
- Ushna (correct)
- Salty
What is one of the actions of Withania somnifera?
What is one of the actions of Withania somnifera?
- Lepan
- Amlapitta
- Deepana
- Krumighna (correct)
How does Allium sativum affect the dosha?
How does Allium sativum affect the dosha?
Which of the following herbs is noted for being Amla and Picchila?
Which of the following herbs is noted for being Amla and Picchila?
What caution must be taken when using Withania somnifera?
What caution must be taken when using Withania somnifera?
Which herb is characterized as Laghu and Ushna with Katu as one of its tastes?
Which herb is characterized as Laghu and Ushna with Katu as one of its tastes?
Which action is attributed to Murraya koenigii according to its properties?
Which action is attributed to Murraya koenigii according to its properties?
Which herb is primarily noted for its ability to support digestion and is categorized as Katu?
Which herb is primarily noted for its ability to support digestion and is categorized as Katu?
Which of the following herbs has a primary action classified as 'Anulomana'?
Which of the following herbs has a primary action classified as 'Anulomana'?
Which herb is considered Tridoshic and known for its action of promoting digestion?
Which herb is considered Tridoshic and known for its action of promoting digestion?
What is the primary vipaka of Coriandrum sativum?
What is the primary vipaka of Coriandrum sativum?
Which herb is associated with the action of 'Dahaprashamana'?
Which herb is associated with the action of 'Dahaprashamana'?
Which herb listed has no known contraindications?
Which herb listed has no known contraindications?
Which property influences the herb Trachyspermum to be categorized as 'Rooksha'?
Which property influences the herb Trachyspermum to be categorized as 'Rooksha'?
Which of the following herbs is noted as having a heating quality classified as 'Ushna'?
Which of the following herbs is noted as having a heating quality classified as 'Ushna'?
What is the primary therapeutic action of Ferula (Hingu)?
What is the primary therapeutic action of Ferula (Hingu)?
Which of the following herbs is classified as Ushna?
Which of the following herbs is classified as Ushna?
Which herb is contraindicated for individuals with Pitta dosha?
Which herb is contraindicated for individuals with Pitta dosha?
What rasa is associated with Syzygium?
What rasa is associated with Syzygium?
Which of the following properties is associated with Shatapushpa?
Which of the following properties is associated with Shatapushpa?
What culinary use is highlighted for Lavanga?
What culinary use is highlighted for Lavanga?
Which herb is beneficial for postpartum care?
Which herb is beneficial for postpartum care?
What property is associated with Brassica?
What property is associated with Brassica?
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
Studying That Suits You
Use AI to generate personalized quizzes and flashcards to suit your learning preferences.
Related Documents
Description
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!
