By M. A. Alwar
Cucumber[1]
Gender[edit]
Irvvāruḥ can be used in both masculine and feminine forms.
Origin[edit]
It can be split as urvva+āru. It belongs to the pṛṣodarādi class.
Synonym[edit]
It is called kām̐kuḍa in Hindi.
Characteristics[edit]
- Tasty
- Heavy
- Causes indigestion
- Cool
Medicinal Usage As Per Rājavallabha[edit]
The ripe fruit provides relief from:
- Fever
- Vomiting
- Thirst
- Fatigue
References[edit]
- Shabdakalpadrumah by Raja Radhakantdev, Varadaprasada Vasu, Haricarana Vasu