Karaveera
करवीर
Oleander · അരളി
About
Nerium oleander. Toxic — used externally only in classical formulations.
Classical properties
| Sanskrit | करवीर |
|---|---|
| English | Oleander |
| Malayalam | അരളി |
| Rasa (taste) | tikta, katu, kashaya |
| Guna (quality) | laghu, ruksha |
| Virya (potency) | ushna |
| Vipaka (post-digestive effect) | katu |
Traditional uses
Skin disorders (external), cardiac (cautious, classical).
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.