Gorakhmundi – Sphaeranthus indicus

Gorakhmundi –

Latin : Sphaeranthus indicus

English : East Indian globe thistle

Origin : India

Other Names : Munditika, Mundi, Shravana, Bhikshu, Tapodhana, Mahashravani, Shravanahva, Shravanashirshaka, East Indian Globe Thistle, Indian sphaeranthus, Chhagul-nudi, गोरखमुंडी Gorakhmundi, சிவகரந்தை Sivakarantai, கொட்டை கரந்தை Kottai Karantai, Visnukkarantai, മിരംഗനീ Mirangani, Adakkamanian, Boddatarapu, ಬೋೞತರ Bozhatara, ಬೋಳತರ Bolatara, ಮುಂಡಿ Mundi, ಕರಂಜಿಕೆ Karanjike, মুরমুরিযা Murmuriya, Kamdaryus, गोरख मुण्डि Gorakh Mundi, सुपारे झार Supaare Jhaar, ગોરખમુંડી Gorakhmundi, महामुंडी Mahamundi, तपस्विनी Tapasvini, Palankasha

Ayurvedic Classification :

GUNA(Properties) – Laghu (Heavy) Ruksh (Dry)
Rasa (Taste) -Tikht ( Bitter) Katu(Pungent Madhura(Sweet)
Veerya Potency – Ushna(Warm)
Vipaka : Madhura (Sweet)