Cosmetics, Costumes and Ornaments in Ancient India
by Remadevi. O. | 2009 | 54,177 words
This page relates ‘Use of Lavanga (Cloves)’ of the study on cosmetics, costumes and ornaments of ancient India based on Sanskrit sources. Chapter one deals with cosmetics and methods of enhancing beauty; Chapter two deals with costumes, garments and dresses; Chapter three deals with ornaments for humans and animals. Each chapter deals with their respective materials, types, preparation and trade, as prevalent in ancient Indian society.
1.18. Use of Lavaṅga (Cloves)
Devakusuma and Śirīṣasajñā are the two names of Lavaṅga (Cloves—Syzygium aromaticum) recorded in Amarakośa[1]. Besides these, Dhanvantarī-nighaṇṭu lists seven other names. They are Bhṛṅgāra, Śikhara, Candanapuṣpa, Śrīpuṣpa and Vārisambhava. The flower and bud of Lavaṅga is good for heart, pacifies Pitta, possessed of aphrodisiac properties, proves curative in head and eye diseases and provides happiness. It is cold in potency.
Footnotes and references:
[1]:
II.6.125-126