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
How to Use Indian Hog Plum by Condition
Explore how Indian Hog Plum is used for specific health concerns — with dosage, preparation methods, and classical references for each.
▶ Classical Text References (1 sources)
References in Charaka Samhita
The application of jambu (Syzgium cumini), Indian hog plum jujube, country willow, barks of five herbs (panchavalkal) and the herbs of panchamla group mixed with ghee over pericardial region, face are curative of fainting, giddiness and thirst.
— Charaka Samhita, Chikitsa Sthana — Therapeutic Principles, Chapter 22: Thirst Disorders Treatment (Trishna Chikitsa / तृष्णाचिकित्सा)
Source: Charaka Samhita, Chikitsa Sthana — Therapeutic Principles, Chapter 22: Thirst Disorders Treatment (Trishna Chikitsa / तृष्णाचिकित्सा)
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