Kushmanda
कूष्माण्ड
Ash Gourd · കുമ്പളം
About
Benincasa hispida. Premier Medhya — Kushmanda Avaleha.
Classical properties
| Sanskrit | कूष्माण्ड |
|---|---|
| English | Ash Gourd |
| Malayalam | കുമ്പളം |
| Rasa (taste) | madhura |
| Guna (quality) | guru, snigdha |
| Virya (potency) | sheeta |
| Vipaka (post-digestive effect) | madhura |
Traditional uses
Burning sensation, mental disorders, debility, peptic ulcer.
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.