Overview
Indian Hog Plum is one of the herbs traditionally used in Ayurveda for heart disease. 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.
How Indian Hog Plum Helps with Heart Disease
According to Ayurvedic pharmacology, Indian Hog Plum has specific properties that make it valuable for addressing heart disease:
- Potency (Virya): Sheeta (cold)
- Post-digestive (Vipaka): Amla (sour)
- Taste (Rasa): Amla (sour), Madhura (sweet)
- Qualities (Guna): Guru (heavy), Snigdha (unctuous)
Other Herbs for Heart Disease
See all herbs for heart disease on the Heart Disease page.
▶ Classical Text References (1 sources)
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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