Indian Hog Plum

(Indian Hog Plum)
Sanskrit: आम्रातक • Botanical: Spondias mangifera Willd.

Amrataka (Indian Hog Plum) is a large deciduous tree growing in the forests of Eastern India. The fruit is sour-sweet and somewhat similar to mango but smaller. It is eaten raw and used in pickles and chutneys. The fruit is laxative and appetizing. The bark is astringent. The fruit increases Pitta but is good for Vata and Kapha. It is used in various culinary preparations. Dose: Fruit as food. Verses: 2.

Ayurvedic Properties

Taste (Rasa)
Sour (Amla), Sweet (Madhura)
Quality (Guna)
Heavy (Guru), Unctuous (Snigdha)
Potency (Virya)
Cold (Sheeta)
Post-digestive (Vipaka)
Sour (Amla)
Key Constituents
Vitamins, Organic acids, Minerals
Also Known As
English: Indian Hog Plum, Wild Mango
Sanskrit: आम्रातक, मर्कटाम्र, पीतन
Hindi: अमाड़ा, अम्बाड़ा

What is Indian Hog Plum (Amrataka / आम्रातक)?

Amrataka (Indian Hog Plum) is a large deciduous tree growing in the forests of Eastern India. The fruit is sour-sweet and somewhat similar to mango but smaller. It is eaten raw and used in pickles and chutneys. The fruit is laxative and appetizing. The bark is astringent. The fruit increases Pitta but is good for Vata and Kapha. It is used in various culinary preparations. Dose: Fruit as food. Verses: 2.

Source: Bhavaprakash Nighantu, Varga 6

Therapeutic Actions (Karma)

  • Ruchikara (appetizing)
  • Hridya (cardiotonic)
  • Vatahara (alleviates Vata)

Source: Bhavaprakash Nighantu, Varga 6

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