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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>

{{Infobox

|title = Lavanga

|label1 = Section/Chapter

|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 ==

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** ''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'' ~~&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 ==

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| 1 || '''Taste (''[[Rasa]]'')''' || Pungent (''Katu''), Bitter (''Tikta'')

|-

| 2 || '''Potency (''[[Veerya]]'')''' || Cold (''~~Sita~~'')

| 2 || '''Potency (''[[Veerya]]'')''' || Cold (''Sheeta'')

|-

| 3 || '''Post-digestion Effect (''[[Vipaka]]'')''' || Pungent (''Katu'')

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! Sr. No. !! Reference in Charaka Samhita !! Activity / Indication

|-

| 1 || ~~Charaka Samhita~~ [[Sutra Sthana]] 5/77 || Used as mouth fresheners (''Mukhadurgandhanashaka'')

| 1 || Cha.Sa.[[Sutra Sthana]] 5/77 || Used as mouth fresheners (''Mukhadurgandhanashaka'')

|-

| 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''

|-

| 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>
+{{Infobox
+|title = Lavanga
+|label1 = Section/Chapter
+|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 ==
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 ** ''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'' &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 ==
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 | 1 || '''Taste (''[[Rasa]]'')''' || Pungent (''Katu''), Bitter (''Tikta'')
 |-
-| 2 || '''Potency (''[[Veerya]]'')''' || Cold (''Sita'')
+| 2 || '''Potency (''[[Veerya]]'')''' || Cold (''Sheeta'')
 |-
 | 3 || '''Post-digestion Effect (''[[Vipaka]]'')''' || Pungent (''Katu'')
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 ! Sr. No. !! Reference in Charaka Samhita !! Activity / Indication
 |-
-| 1 || Charaka Samhita [[Sutra Sthana]] 5/77 || Used as mouth fresheners (''Mukhadurgandhanashaka'')
+| 1 || Cha.Sa.[[Sutra Sthana]] 5/77 || Used as mouth fresheners (''Mukhadurgandhanashaka'')
 |-
-| 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''
 |-
-| 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''
 |}