Irvvāruḥ
From Hindupedia, the Hindu Encyclopedia
By M. A. Alwar
Sometimes transliterated as: Irvvaruh, IrvvAruH, Irvvaaruh
Gender
Irvvāruḥ can be used in both masculine and feminine forms.
Origin
It can be split as urvva+āru. It belongs to the pṛṣodarādi class. kām̐kuḍa in Hindi. It is tasty, heavy and causes indigestion. It is cool. The ripe fruit provides relief from fever, vomiting, thirst and fatigue, according to Rājavallabha. More details can be seen under the word karkaṭī.
References
- Shabdakalpadrumah by Raja Radhakantdev, Varadaprasada Vasu, Haricarana Vasu