| Keyword | Kanda Varga |
| Type | D.G. |
| Reference | S.Su.46 |
| Literary Meaning | M / W – A bulbous or tuberous root |
| Elaboration | Kanda Varga comprises group of different rhizomes like Vidaareekanda, S`hataavaree ( Asparagus root ), Suran`a ( Elephant Yam ), S`hringaat`aka ( Water chest nut ), Kas`heruka, Pin`d`aaluka, Madhvaaluka, Hastyaaluka, Kaasht`haaluka, S`hamkhaaluka, Raktaaluka, Indeevara, Utpalakanda, etc. General qualities of rhizomes: 1. Raktapitta Naas`haka 2. Cold potency 3. Sweet in taste 4. Heavy to digest 5. Increases semen 6. Lactogenic S`hringabera has best qualities amongs of all rhizomes. |
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