Potagala (Potagala (Gajakaranja — classical fruit dravya))
Potagala is a classical Ayurvedic dravya cited in Sukumaraka and related formulations. Botanically Typhonium trilobatum (L.) Decne. (Araceae), a regional source aligned with classical Potagala/Gajakaranja tradition in Kerala/South Indian materia medica.
Botanical name: Typhonium trilobatum. Also known as: Potagala, Typhonium trilobatum, Gajakaranja.
Properties
Classical fruit dravya
Traditional uses
- Sukumaraka and related classical formulations
Dosha effects
- vata: balancing
- kapha: decreasing
- pitta: balancing
Contraindications
- Toxic raw aroid — classical formulations use processed forms only