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The kachnār tree is named among the five lavaṇī plants growing by the sea, said to remove vata, produce kapha, pitta and blood, cause wasting, digest with difficulty and suit urinary stone…

Chickpea leaves (verse caṇaka; commentary मछीचना) are listed among leaf vegetables said to remove pitta, increase kapha, give strength and suit those with blood disorders.

Rubbing (the killed mercury) with gold is said to give more vigour (virya) and freedom from disease.

Shoots of kākanāsā (glossed kaḍuā ṭoṇṭī) are listed among sprout vegetables described as cold, kapha-producing, strongly aphrodisiac, heavy, pitta-calming, removing heat of the blood,…

हिन्दी: आक, कचनार, विशाली वृक्ष · मराठी: श्वेत उपलसरी, श्वेत गोकर्णी