Hrivera
Hrivera is a substance used in the Ayurvedic materia medica. It is described as Tikta in rasa, Sheeta in virya and Katu in vipaka.
Names and identification
| Language | Name |
|---|---|
| English | Hrivera |
Ayurvedic pharmacology (Dravyaguna)
| Property | Value | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Rasa (Taste) | Tikta | Primary taste |
| Guna (Quality) | Laghu, Ruksha | Physical quality |
| Virya (Potency) | Sheeta | Heating/Cooling effect |
| Vipaka (Post-digestive) | Katu | Post-digestive effect |
Dosage forms and preparation
Dosage Forms: Churna (powder), Kashayam (decoction), Capsule, Taila (medicated oil)
Standard Dosage: 3-6g powder twice daily; 50-100ml decoction; external oil as needed
Optimal Timing: Between meals with cool water or coconut water for Pitta disorders; externally as needed
Storage: Cool, dry place below 25°C. Essential oil in amber glass containers. Root powder in airtight containers.
Synergistic Combinations
Reviewed by Dr. Awadesh Pratap Singh, BAMS, on 11 October 2026. What that review covered.
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