| Keyword | Durgandha |
| Type | B.P. |
| Etymology/ Definition | दुर्गन्धो विपरीतो अस्माद् (सुगन्धात्) हृल्लासारुचिकारकः । सु.सू.४६/५२१ |
| Reference | S.Su.46/522, C.Si.6/32, C.Su.27/215 |
| Literary Meaning | M / W – ill – smelling, stinking |
| Implied Meaning | This attribute has opposite effect of Sugandha, which causes nausea and anorexia. Hence it is used to induce Vamana . |
| Elaboration | This attribute is described by Sus`hruta . This attribute has unfavourable effect on mind. It puts the mind off the stimulus. If a medicine having ill – smell is given for purgation it causes vomiting due to nauseating effect of this attribute. Water having this attribute is unfavourable to body. |
| Antonym | Sugandha |
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