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	! Sr. No. !! Reference in Charaka Samhita !! Activity / Indication		! Sr. No. !! Reference in Charaka Samhita !! Activity / Indication
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	\| 1 \|\| ~~Charaka Samhita~~ [[Sutra Sthana]] 5/77 \|\| Used as mouth fresheners (''Mukhadurgandhanashaka'')		\| 1 \|\| Cha.Sa.[[Sutra Sthana]] 5/77 \|\| Used as mouth fresheners (''Mukhadurgandhanashaka'')
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	\| 2 \|\| ~~Charaka Samhita~~ [[Chikitsa Sthana]] 26/210 \|\| As an active ingredient of ''Khadiradi Gutika''		\| 2 \|\| Cha.Sa.[[Chikitsa Sthana]] 26/210 \|\| As an active ingredient of ''Khadiradi Gutika''
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	\| 3 \|\| ~~Charaka Samhita~~ [[Chikitsa Sthana]] 28/153 \|\| As an active ingredient of ''Bala Taila''		\| 3 \|\| Cha.Sa.[[Chikitsa Sthana]] 28/153 \|\| As an active ingredient of ''Bala Taila''
	\|}		\|}

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	[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Clove Lavanga] (Syzygium aromaticum (L.) Merr. & L.M.Perry), widely recognized in [[Ayurveda]] jurisprudence as '''Lavanga''' and commercially known as '''Clove''', is an evergreen tree belonging to the family Myrtaceae. Botanically, the drug comprises the dried, unopened flower buds of the plant. It is a well-known aromatic flower bud belonging to the family Myrtaceae. In Ayurveda, it is widely used as a therapeutic drug, digestive stimulant, and flavoring agent.<ref name="API">Anonymous. ''The Ayurvedic Pharmacopoeia of India''. Department of Ayush, Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Govt. of India, New Delhi, Part I. 1986; Volume 1: 52.</ref>		[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Clove Lavanga] (Syzygium aromaticum (L.) Merr. & L.M.Perry), widely recognized in [[Ayurveda]] jurisprudence as '''Lavanga''' and commercially known as '''Clove''', is an evergreen tree belonging to the family Myrtaceae. Botanically, the drug comprises the dried, unopened flower buds of the plant. It is a well-known aromatic flower bud belonging to the family Myrtaceae. In Ayurveda, it is widely used as a therapeutic drug, digestive stimulant, and flavoring agent.<ref name="API">Anonymous. ''The Ayurvedic Pharmacopoeia of India''. Department of Ayush, Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Govt. of India, New Delhi, Part I. 1986; Volume 1: 52.</ref>

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			\|title = Lavanga
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			\|data1 = Herb database/Amalaki
			\|label2 = Botanical name(s)
			\|data2 = Syzygium aromaticum (L.) Merr. & L.M.Perry
			\|label3 = Family
			\|data3 = Myrtaceae
			\|label4 = Availability
			\|data4 = Available
			\|label5 = Contributors
			\|data5 = [[Team Dravyaguna]]
			\|label6 = Year of publication
			\|data6 = 2026
			\|label7 = Publisher
			\|data7 = [[Charak Samhita Research, Training and Skill Development Centre]]
			\|label8 = DOI
			\|data8 = Awaited
			}}

	== Botanical & Vernacular Names ==		== Botanical & Vernacular Names ==
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	** ''Lavanga''		** ''Lavanga''
	* '''Synonyms in Bhavaprakash Nighantu:'''<ref name="Bhavaprakash">Prof. Krushnachandra Chunekar, ''Bhavaprakash Nighantu''. Reprint Edition 2020, Chaukhambha Bharati Academy, Karpuradi varga, verse no. 58.</ref>		* '''Synonyms in Bhavaprakash Nighantu:'''<ref name="Bhavaprakash">Prof. Krushnachandra Chunekar, ''Bhavaprakash Nighantu''. Reprint Edition 2020, Chaukhambha Bharati Academy, Karpuradi varga, verse no. 58.</ref>
	** ''Devakusuma'' ~~&ndash~~; The flowers are used to worship gods and considered the best among flowers.		** ''Devakusuma''; The flowers are used to worship gods and considered the best among flowers.
	** ''Shreesangna'' ~~&ndash~~; Auspicious in nature.		** ''Shreesangna''; Auspicious in nature.
	** ''Shree Prasunaka'' ~~&ndash~~; Possessing beautiful flowers.		** ''Shree Prasunaka''; Possessing beautiful flowers.

	== Ayurvedic Pharmacological Properties ==		== Ayurvedic Pharmacological Properties ==
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	\| 1 \|\| '''Taste (''[[Rasa]]'')''' \|\| Pungent (''Katu''), Bitter (''Tikta'')		\| 1 \|\| '''Taste (''[[Rasa]]'')''' \|\| Pungent (''Katu''), Bitter (''Tikta'')
	\|-		\|-
	\| 2 \|\| '''Potency (''[[Veerya]]'')''' \|\| Cold (''~~Sita~~'')		\| 2 \|\| '''Potency (''[[Veerya]]'')''' \|\| Cold (''Sheeta'')
	\|-		\|-
	\| 3 \|\| '''Post-digestion Effect (''[[Vipaka]]'')''' \|\| Pungent (''Katu'')		\| 3 \|\| '''Post-digestion Effect (''[[Vipaka]]'')''' \|\| Pungent (''Katu'')

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-| binomial_name      = ''Syzygium aromaticum''
+|description='''''Syzygium aromaticum''''' (L.) Merr. & L.M.Perry, widely recognized in [[Ayurveda]] jurisprudence as '''Lavanga''' and commercially known as '''Clove''', is an evergreen tree belonging to the family [[Myrtaceae]].
-| family             = Myrtaceae
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-'''Lavanga''' (Latin: ''Syzygium aromaticum'', English: '''Clove''') is a well-known aromatic flower bud belonging to the family Myrtaceae. In Ayurveda, it is widely used as a therapeutic drug, digestive stimulant, and flavoring agent.<ref name="API">Anonymous. ''The Ayurvedic Pharmacopoeia of India''. Department of Ayush, Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Govt. of India, New Delhi, Part I. 1986; Volume 1: 52.</ref>
+[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Clove Lavanga] (Syzygium aromaticum (L.) Merr. & L.M.Perry), widely recognized in [[Ayurveda]] jurisprudence as '''Lavanga''' and commercially known as '''Clove''', is an evergreen tree belonging to the family Myrtaceae. Botanically, the drug comprises the dried, unopened flower buds of the plant. It is a well-known aromatic flower bud belonging to the family Myrtaceae. In Ayurveda, it is widely used as a therapeutic drug, digestive stimulant, and flavoring agent.<ref name="API">Anonymous. ''The Ayurvedic Pharmacopoeia of India''. Department of Ayush, Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Govt. of India, New Delhi, Part I. 1986; Volume 1: 52.</ref>
 == Botanical & Vernacular Names ==
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 == Current Research ==
-* Phytochemical profile & research database: [https://cb.imsc.res.in/imppat/phytochemical/Syzygium%20aromaticum IMPPAT Phytochemical Profile: Syzygium aromaticum]
 == References ==
-<references />
+{{reflist}}

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	== References ==		== References ==
	<references />		<references />

	~~[[Category:Medicinal plants]]~~
	~~[[Category:Spices]]~~
	~~[[Category:Ayurvedic herbs]]~~
	~~[[Category:Myrtaceae]]~~

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	== Synonyms in Classical Texts ==		== Synonyms in Classical Texts ==
	* '''Synonyms in [[Charaka Samhita]]:'''		* '''Synonyms in Charaka Samhita:'''
	** ''Lavanga''		** ''Lavanga''
	* '''Synonyms in Bhavaprakash Nighantu:'''<ref name="Bhavaprakash">Prof. Krushnachandra Chunekar, ''Bhavaprakash Nighantu''. Reprint Edition 2020, Chaukhambha Bharati Academy, Karpuradi varga, verse no. 58.</ref>		* '''Synonyms in Bhavaprakash Nighantu:'''<ref name="Bhavaprakash">Prof. Krushnachandra Chunekar, ''Bhavaprakash Nighantu''. Reprint Edition 2020, Chaukhambha Bharati Academy, Karpuradi varga, verse no. 58.</ref>
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	! Sr. No. !! Pharmacological Criteria !! Properties (Ayurvedic Attributes)		! Sr. No. !! Pharmacological Criteria !! Properties (Ayurvedic Attributes)
	\|-		\|-
	\| 1 \|\| '''Taste (''Rasa'')''' \|\| Pungent (''Katu''), Bitter (''Tikta'')		\| 1 \|\| '''Taste (''[[Rasa]]'')''' \|\| Pungent (''Katu''), Bitter (''Tikta'')
	\|-		\|-
	\| 2 \|\| '''Potency (''Veerya'')''' \|\| Cold (''Sita'')		\| 2 \|\| '''Potency (''[[Veerya]]'')''' \|\| Cold (''Sita'')
	\|-		\|-
	\| 3 \|\| '''Post-digestion Effect (''Vipaka'')''' \|\| Pungent (''Katu'')		\| 3 \|\| '''Post-digestion Effect (''[[Vipaka]]'')''' \|\| Pungent (''Katu'')
	\|-		\|-
	\| 4 \|\| '''Qualities (''Guna'')''' \|\| Light (''Laghu''), Sharp (''Tikshna'')		\| 4 \|\| '''Qualities (''[[Guna]]'')''' \|\| Light (''Laghu''), Sharp (''Tikshna'')
	\|-		\|-
	\| 5 \|\| '''Actions (''Karma'')''' \|\| ''Sulahara'' (pain-relieving), ''Dipana'' (digestive stimulant), ''Kasahara'' (alleviates cough), ''Kaphapitta Shamaka'' (pacifies Kapha and Pitta), ''Pachana'' (digestive), ''Ruchya'' (taste enhancer)		\| 5 \|\| '''Actions (''[[Karma]]'')''' \|\| ''Sulahara'' (pain-relieving), ''Dipana'' (digestive stimulant), ''Kasahara'' (alleviates cough), ''Kaphapitta Shamaka'' (pacifies Kapha and Pitta), ''Pachana'' (digestive), ''Ruchya'' (taste enhancer)
	\|}		\|}

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	! Sr. No. !! Reference in Charaka Samhita !! Activity / Indication		! Sr. No. !! Reference in Charaka Samhita !! Activity / Indication
	\|-		\|-
	\| 1 \|\| [[Charaka Samhita]] [[Sutra Sthana]] 5/77 \|\| Used as mouth fresheners (''Mukhadurgandhanashaka'')		\| 1 \|\| Charaka Samhita [[Sutra Sthana]] 5/77 \|\| Used as mouth fresheners (''Mukhadurgandhanashaka'')
	\|-		\|-
	\| 2 \|\| [[Charaka Samhita]] [[Chikitsa Sthana]] 26/210 \|\| As an active ingredient of ''Khadiradi Gutika''		\| 2 \|\| Charaka Samhita [[Chikitsa Sthana]] 26/210 \|\| As an active ingredient of ''Khadiradi Gutika''
	\|-		\|-
	\| 3 \|\| [[Charaka Samhita]] [[Chikitsa Sthana]] 28/153 \|\| As an active ingredient of ''Bala Taila''		\| 3 \|\| Charaka Samhita [[Chikitsa Sthana]] 28/153 \|\| As an active ingredient of ''Bala Taila''
	\|}		\|}

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	== Botanical & Vernacular Names ==		== Botanical & Vernacular Names ==
	* '''Latin Name:''' ''Syzygium aromaticum''		* '''Latin Name:''' ''Syzygium aromaticum''
	* '''Family:''' [[Myrtaceae]]		* '''Family:''' Myrtaceae
	* '''English Name:''' Clove		* '''English Name:''' Clove
	* '''Sanskrit / Classical Name:''' Lavanga		* '''Sanskrit / Classical Name:''' Lavanga

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{{Infobox plant
| name = Lavanga
| image = Clove_Syzygium_aromaticum.jpg
| image_caption = Fresh flower buds of ''Syzygium aromaticum'' (Clove)
| binomial_name = ''Syzygium aromaticum''
| family = Myrtaceae
| common_names = Clove
| synonyms =
* ''Caryophyllus aromaticus'' L.
* ''Eugenia aromatica'' (L.) Baill.
* ''Eugenia caryophyllata'' Thunb.
* ''Eugenia caryophyllus'' (Spreng.) Bullock & S.G.Harrison
* ''Jambosa caryophyllus'' (Thunb.) Nied.
}}

'''Lavanga''' (Latin: ''Syzygium aromaticum'', English: '''Clove''') is a well-known aromatic flower bud belonging to the family Myrtaceae. In Ayurveda, it is widely used as a therapeutic drug, digestive stimulant, and flavoring agent.<ref name="API">Anonymous. ''The Ayurvedic Pharmacopoeia of India''. Department of Ayush, Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Govt. of India, New Delhi, Part I. 1986; Volume 1: 52.</ref>

== Botanical & Vernacular Names ==
* '''Latin Name:''' ''Syzygium aromaticum''
* '''Family:''' [[Myrtaceae]]
* '''English Name:''' Clove
* '''Sanskrit / Classical Name:''' Lavanga

=== Botanical Synonyms ===
* ''Caryophyllus aromaticus'' L.
* ''Eugenia aromatica'' (L.) Baill.
* ''Eugenia caryophyllata'' Thunb.
* ''Eugenia caryophyllus'' (Spreng.) Bullock & S.G.Harrison
* ''Jambosa caryophyllus'' (Thunb.) Nied.

== Synonyms in Classical Texts ==
* '''Synonyms in [[Charaka Samhita]]:'''
** ''Lavanga''
* '''Synonyms in Bhavaprakash Nighantu:'''<ref name="Bhavaprakash">Prof. Krushnachandra Chunekar, ''Bhavaprakash Nighantu''. Reprint Edition 2020, Chaukhambha Bharati Academy, Karpuradi varga, verse no. 58.</ref>
** ''Devakusuma'' – The flowers are used to worship gods and considered the best among flowers.
** ''Shreesangna'' – Auspicious in nature.
** ''Shree Prasunaka'' – Possessing beautiful flowers.

== Ayurvedic Pharmacological Properties ==
According to Ayurvedic pharmacodynamics, the properties (''Rasa Panchaka'') of Lavanga are summarized below:<ref name="API" />

{| class="wikitable sortable" style="text-align:left;"
! Sr. No. !! Pharmacological Criteria !! Properties (Ayurvedic Attributes)
|-
| 1 || '''Taste (''Rasa'')''' || Pungent (''Katu''), Bitter (''Tikta'')
|-
| 2 || '''Potency (''Veerya'')''' || Cold (''Sita'')
|-
| 3 || '''Post-digestion Effect (''Vipaka'')''' || Pungent (''Katu'')
|-
| 4 || '''Qualities (''Guna'')''' || Light (''Laghu''), Sharp (''Tikshna'')
|-
| 5 || '''Actions (''Karma'')''' || ''Sulahara'' (pain-relieving), ''Dipana'' (digestive stimulant), ''Kasahara'' (alleviates cough), ''Kaphapitta Shamaka'' (pacifies Kapha and Pitta), ''Pachana'' (digestive), ''Ruchya'' (taste enhancer)
|}

== References in Charaka Samhita ==
{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:left;"
! Sr. No. !! Reference in Charaka Samhita !! Activity / Indication
|-
| 1 || [[Charaka Samhita]] [[Sutra Sthana]] 5/77 || Used as mouth fresheners (''Mukhadurgandhanashaka'')
|-
| 2 || [[Charaka Samhita]] [[Chikitsa Sthana]] 26/210 || As an active ingredient of ''Khadiradi Gutika''
|-
| 3 || [[Charaka Samhita]] [[Chikitsa Sthana]] 28/153 || As an active ingredient of ''Bala Taila''
|}

== Therapeutic Uses ==
Lavanga is therapeutically indicated in the management of:<ref name="API" />
* ''Amlapitta'' (Hyperacidity / Acidity)
* ''Swasa'' (Breathlessness / Dyspnea)
* ''Chardi'' (Vomiting)
* ''Adhmana'' (Abdominal distension / Flatulence)
* ''Hikka'' (Hiccups)
* ''Kasa'' (Cough)
* ''Kshaya'' (Wasting / Phthisis)
* ''Trushna'' (Excessive thirst)

== Dosage & Administration ==
* '''Powder (''Churna''):''' 0.5 – 2.0 g of the drug in powder form.<ref name="API" />

== Important Formulations ==
* ''Lavangadi Vati''
* ''Lavangadi Churna''

== Habitat & Availability ==
* '''Status:''' Available
* '''Geographical Distribution:''' Cultivated in India primarily across the southern states of '''Kerala''' and '''Karnataka'''.

== Current Research ==
* Phytochemical profile & research database: [https://cb.imsc.res.in/imppat/phytochemical/Syzygium%20aromaticum IMPPAT Phytochemical Profile: Syzygium aromaticum]

== References ==
<references />

[[Category:Medicinal plants]]
[[Category:Spices]]
[[Category:Ayurvedic herbs]]
[[Category:Myrtaceae]]