Dravyaguna Vijnana Encyclopedia
Classical Medicinal Plants, Spices & Herbs
The foundational dravyaguna encyclopedia of Indian medicine. Discover the biological properties (Rasa, Guna, Virya, Vipaka), organoleptic actions, safe dosage boundaries, and classical clinical indications for individual botanical substances.
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Black Pepper
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Grated Ginger
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Raw Honey
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शुंठी (dry) (अदरक (fresh))
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Zingiber officinale
Ginger
Ginger is a versatile Ayurvedic herb revered as Vishwabhesaja (the universal medicine). It effectively ignites digestive fire (Agni), relieves nausea, aids respiratory health, and balances Vata and Kapha doshas.
Potency (Virya):Ushna (Hot)
Powder Dosage:1–3 grams per day (or ¼ to ½ teaspoon twice daily)
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