barahi :

Definition

-The word “varaa” means sasya (plant) and “aahanti” is that which destroys whatever comes in its way. Varaha is an animal which destroys the plants in its way. kanda means tuber. Varahakanda is the tuber which is liked by the pigs.

Sushruta samhita - Kanda varga

Dhanwantari Nighantu - Karaveeradi

Shabdhachandrika - Vrakshadhi

Shodala Nighantu - Karaveeradi , Aamradi

Madhava dravyaguna - Shakha

Siddhamantra - Kaphavataghna -Pittala

Hrudayadeepika Nighantu - Dvipaadi

Madanapala Nighantu - Abhayadi

Raja Nighantu - Moolakadi

Kaiyadeva Nighantu - Oushadhi

Bhavaprakasha Nighantu -Guduchyadi

Saraswati Nighantu - Ulapa

Rajavallabha Nighantu - Madhyanika paricheda

Saligrama nighantu - Shakha

Nighantu adarsha - Vaarahikandadi

Priya Nighantu - Pippalyadi

Dravyaguna Samgraha - Shakha varga

Synonyms

Synonyms in Ayurveda: keyura, svalpa, vitapa, kenduka, svadu kandala

Gristi: It cures various diseases. It possesses madhura, sheeta properties.

 Potri: The shape of the tuber resembles the face of the pig.

 Shukarakanda: The tuber is liked and eaten by the pig.

 Shukari: Hairy tuber resembles that of hairy pig.

 Badara: That which gives strength.

 Vruddhida: That which helps in development of the tissues.

 Sukandaka: Tubers are beautiful

 Vishvaksenakanta: It is liked by Lord Vishnu

Kotakkal Ayurveda - Mother land of modern ayurveda

barahi - Dioscorea bulbifera Linn. - Dioscoreaceae

barahi :

Definition

Synonyms

Medicinal Plants