Ahiphena
अहिफेन
Opium Poppy · കസകസ
About
Papaver somniferum. Latex — classical use highly regulated.
Classical properties
| Sanskrit | अहिफेन |
|---|---|
| English | Opium Poppy |
| Malayalam | കസകസ |
| Rasa (taste) | tikta, kashaya |
| Guna (quality) | laghu, ruksha |
| Virya (potency) | ushna |
| Vipaka (post-digestive effect) | katu |
Traditional uses
Severe diarrhea, intractable pain (regulated).
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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.