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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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|label2 = Botanical name(s) | |||
|data2 = Syzygium aromaticum (L.) Merr. & L.M.Perry | |||
|label3 = Family | |||
|data3 = Myrtaceae | |||
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|data5 = [[Team Dravyaguna]] | |||
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|data6 = 2026 | |||
|label7 = Publisher | |||
|data7 = [[Charak Samhita Research, Training and Skill Development Centre]] | |||
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== 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'' | ** ''Devakusuma''; The flowers are used to worship gods and considered the best among flowers. | ||
** ''Shreesangna'' | ** ''Shreesangna''; Auspicious in nature. | ||
** ''Shree Prasunaka'' | ** ''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'') | ||
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| 2 || '''Potency (''[[Veerya]]'')''' || Cold ('' | | 2 || '''Potency (''[[Veerya]]'')''' || Cold (''Sheeta'') | ||
|- | |- | ||
| 3 || '''Post-digestion Effect (''[[Vipaka]]'')''' || Pungent (''Katu'') | | 3 || '''Post-digestion Effect (''[[Vipaka]]'')''' || Pungent (''Katu'') | ||