Question

According to Charaka, Sukranashana is the lakshana of _______. Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

• A. Madhura Vipaka
• B. Katu Vipaka
• C. Amla Vipaka
• D. Nishtha Paka

Hint:

Vipaka refers to the post-digestive effects of food and is classified into three types: Madhura, Amla, and Katu, depending on the taste produced after digestion.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is C

According to Charaka, Sukranashana is the lakshana (characteristic) of Amla Vipaka. Vipaka refers to the post
-digestive effect of a food or substance, and Amla means sour, indicating that the post
-digestive effect of such substances has a sour taste or acidic nature. Thus, the correct answer is (3) Amla Vipaka.