Ayurvedic Properties
- Taste (Rasa)
- Sweet (Madhura)
- Quality (Guna)
- Guru, Mridu, Snigdha
- Potency (Virya)
- Cold (Sheeta)
- Post-digestive (Vipaka)
- Madhura
- Also Known As
- Sanskrit: आरग्वध, व्याधिघात, शम्पाक, राजवृक्ष
Hindi: अमलतास, सोनहाली
What is Aragvadha / Amaltas / Purging Cassia?
Safest and mildest purgative in Ayurveda. Black pulp inside fruit pods used. Suitable for children and elderly. Tree produces beautiful golden-yellow flowers. Pod is 30-60 cm long.
Source: Bhavaprakash Nighantu, Varga 1
Therapeutic Actions (Karma)
- Mridu Virechana (mild purgative — primary action)
- Jwara hara (antipyretic)
- Hridya (cardiac tonic)
- Kushtha hara
- Pitta Shamaka
- Tridosha Shamaka
Source: Bhavaprakash Nighantu, Varga 1
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