Peruka (Guava) - in sanskrit with meaning

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Peruka

Peruka (Guava)

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Perukam Tuvaram Proktam Svaadv[u]-Amlam Kapha-Kaarakam |
Shukralam Vaata-Pitta-Ghnam Shiitalam Ca Rasam Matam ||1||

Meaning:
1.1: Peruka (Guava) has a combined taste of Tuvara (Tubara or Astringent), Swadu (Sweet) and Amla (Sour); It is said to aggravate Kapha (A Dosha in Ayurveda which is compared to the Moon [Cooling Principle]. Its qualities are heaviness, coldness, oiliness etc),
1.2: Its Juice is also considered as Sukrala (Enhances Semen), mitigator of Vata (A Dosha in Ayurveda which is compared to Air (responsible for movement). The qualities are coldness, dryness, lightness etc) and Pitta (A Dosha in Ayurveda which is compared to the Sun [Heating Principle]. The qualities are heat, sharp acting, fluidity etc) and is Shitala (Cold).

(from Madanapala Nighantu)

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Translated by greenmesg

List of Fruits:
- Amra (Mango)
- Dadima (Pomegranate)
- Draksha (Grapes)
- Jambu (Rose Apple)
- Kadali (Plaintain / Banana)
- Kharbuja (Musk Melon)
- Naranga (Orange)
- Narikela (Coconut)
- Nimbuka (Lemon)
- Panasa (Jackfruit)
- Peruka (Guava)
- Seva (Apple)

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