Dhanyaka
धान्यक
Coriander · കൊത്തമ്പാലരി
About
Coriandrum sativum. Cooling spice + medicine.
Classical properties
| Sanskrit | धान्यक |
|---|---|
| English | Coriander |
| Malayalam | കൊത്തമ്പാലരി |
| Rasa (taste) | tikta, kashaya, madhura |
| Guna (quality) | laghu, snigdha |
| Virya (potency) | ushna (anushna) |
| Vipaka (post-digestive effect) | madhura |
Traditional uses
Thirst, fever, urinary disorders, indigestion.
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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.