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Nimbu Ras नींबू
Citrus limon
अन्य नाम: Nimbu Ras
प्रयोज्य अंग: फल, Fruit Juice
| रस | तिक्त (Bitter), कषाय (Astringent) |
|---|---|
| गुण | लघु (Light), रूक्ष (Dry) |
| वीर्य | उष्ण (Hot) |
| विपाक | कटु (Pungent) |
| दोष-कर्म | कफ और वात का शमन |
| प्रभाव | Classical systemic action |
सार-संक्षेप
- वानस्पतिक नाम: Citrus limon
- प्रयोज्य अंग: फल, Fruit Juice
- दोष-कर्म: कफ और वात का शमन
- सामान्य मात्रा: Fresh juice 5–10 ml diluted in water, once or twice a day.
Nimbu Ras के अन्य भाषाओं में नाम
परिचय
Neebu (Citrus limon) is the common lemon, used in Ayurveda as much for its sourness as for any single constituent. Sour taste is Deepana, Rochana and Anulomana — it kindles digestion, restores appetite and moves wind downward.
It also serves a pharmaceutical purpose: lemon juice is a Bhavana liquid, used to levigate mineral preparations, and appears in that role in several Rasa formulations.
वर्गीकरण
Family Rutaceae. The fruit and its juice are officinal. Rasa: Amla. Guna: Laghu, Tikshna. Virya: Ushna. Vipaka: Amla. Doshaghnata: pacifies Vata and Kapha; increases Pitta.
उपयोग एवं लाभ
Given for poor appetite, nausea, indigestion and abdominal distension, usually as juice with warm water and a little rock salt. Classical texts also use it in Chardi (vomiting) and thirst. As a Bhavana dravya, lemon juice is used to triturate mineral preparations — its role in Maha Vatvidhwansan Ras in this catalogue.
Neebu for appetite and digestion
Sour, light and penetrating, it is the household Deepana taken before food where appetite has failed, and after food for heaviness.
Neebu as a Bhavana liquid
Lemon juice is used to levigate mineral and metallic preparations during manufacture, a processing step rather than a therapeutic ingredient.
मात्रा — कितना लें
Fresh juice 5–10 ml diluted in water, once or twice a day. In manufacture, quantity sufficient for Bhavana.
मात्रा आयु, प्रकृति और अवस्था के अनुसार बदलती है — योग्य वैद्य से परामर्श अवश्य लें।
पारम्परिक प्रयोग — शास्त्रों के आधार पर प्रश्नोत्तर
उत्तर इस द्रव्य के लिए अंकित सन्दर्भों तथा गुण-कर्म से लिए गए हैं। कोई ऐसा अध्याय-श्लोक सन्दर्भ नहीं दिया गया जो अभिलेख में न हो।
Nimbu Ras का वर्णन किन शास्त्रीय ग्रन्थों में मिलता है?
इस संग्रह में Nimbu Ras के लिए निम्न ग्रन्थों के सन्दर्भ अंकित हैं: भावप्रकाश निघण्टु (Amradi Phala Varga — Nimbuka).
भावप्रकाश निघण्टु में Nimbu Ras के विषय में क्या कहा गया है?
Amla rasa, ushna virya; deepana, rochana and chardighna. सन्दर्भ: भावप्रकाश निघण्टु — Amradi Phala Varga — Nimbuka.
आयुर्वेद में Nimbu Ras किन स्थितियों में प्रयुक्त होता है?
Given for poor appetite, nausea, indigestion and abdominal distension, usually as juice with warm water and a little rock salt. Classical texts also use it in Chardi (vomiting) and thirst. As a Bhavana dravya, lemon juice is used to triturate mineral preparations — its role in Maha Vatvidhwansan Ras in this catalogue.
Nimbu Ras के आयुर्वेदीय गुण-कर्म क्या हैं?
रस तिक्त (Bitter), कषाय (Astringent), गुण लघु (Light), रूक्ष (Dry), वीर्य उष्ण (Hot), विपाक कटु (Pungent). दोष-कर्म: कफ और वात का शमन. प्रभाव: Classical systemic action.
Nimbu Ras को यह दोष-कर्म क्यों दिया गया है?
द्रव्यगुण में दोष-कर्म रस, गुण, वीर्य एवं विपाक से निकलता है। Nimbu Ras का वीर्य उष्ण (Hot) है और विपाक कटु (Pungent) — इसी से इसका कर्म बनता है: कफ और वात का शमन.
Nimbu Ras का कौन-सा अंग औषधि रूप में प्रयुक्त होता है?
प्रयोज्य अंग: फल, Fruit Juice.
Nimbu Ras की शास्त्रोक्त मात्रा कितनी है?
Fresh juice 5–10 ml diluted in water, once or twice a day. In manufacture, quantity sufficient for Bhavana. मात्रा आयु, प्रकृति एवं अवस्था के अनुसार बदलती है — योग्य वैद्य से पुष्टि अवश्य करें।
Nimbu Ras का प्रयोग कब वर्जित है?
Increases Pitta. Avoid in hyperacidity, gastric ulcer and burning conditions. The acid erodes tooth enamel — dilute it and rinse the mouth afterwards. Not suitable in large quantities for those with mouth ulcers or a sore throat.
Nimbu Ras कहाँ पाया जाता है?
Cultivated throughout India, particularly in Andhra Pradesh, Maharashtra and Gujarat, and grown in gardens across the subcontinent.
शास्त्रीय सन्दर्भ
- Bhavaprakasha Nighantu — Amradi Phala Varga — Nimbuka
Amla rasa, ushna virya; deepana, rochana and chardighna. - Rasa Shastra texts — Bhavana dravya
Lemon juice used as a levigation liquid in the preparation of mineral formulations.
सुरक्षा एवं सावधानियाँ
Increases Pitta. Avoid in hyperacidity, gastric ulcer and burning conditions. The acid erodes tooth enamel — dilute it and rinse the mouth afterwards. Not suitable in large quantities for those with mouth ulcers or a sore throat.
प्राप्ति स्थान
Cultivated throughout India, particularly in Andhra Pradesh, Maharashtra and Gujarat, and grown in gardens across the subcontinent.
अक्सर पूछे जाने वाले प्रश्न
Why is lemon listed as an ingredient of a mineral medicine?
Because it is used as a Bhavana liquid during manufacture — the mineral is ground with the juice as part of processing. It is a manufacturing input as much as a therapeutic ingredient.
Is lemon suitable for acidity?
Generally no. Its sour taste increases Pitta and it is avoided in hyperacidity and ulcer, despite the popular belief that it is alkalising.
