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 kandalaGristi: 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
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