Agastya
अगस्त्य
Hummingbird Tree · അഗത്തി
About
Sesbania grandiflora. Leaves classical Chaturthika fever herb.
Classical properties
| Sanskrit | अगस्त्य |
|---|---|
| English | Hummingbird Tree |
| Malayalam | അഗത്തി |
| Rasa (taste) | tikta, kashaya |
| Guna (quality) | laghu, ruksha |
| Virya (potency) | sheeta |
| Vipaka (post-digestive effect) | katu |
Traditional uses
Quartan fever, anemia, eye disorders.
Found in formulations
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This information is educational and based on classical Ayurvedic texts. It is not medical advice. Always consult a qualified BAMS / MD-Ayurveda practitioner before using any herb therapeutically — dosage, anupana (vehicle), and combinations are person-specific.