Cheriya Vayambu
क्षुद्र वच
Lesser Sweet Flag · ചെറുവയമ്പ്
About
Acorus calamus var. minor — Kerala variant.
Classical properties
| Sanskrit | क्षुद्र वच |
|---|---|
| English | Lesser Sweet Flag |
| Malayalam | ചെറുവയമ്പ് |
| Rasa (taste) | katu, tikta |
| Guna (quality) | laghu, tikshna |
| Virya (potency) | ushna |
| Vipaka (post-digestive effect) | katu |
Traditional uses
Pediatric speech, digestion, congestion.
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.