Overview
Jack Fruit is one of the herbs traditionally used in Ayurveda for male sexual health. Panasa (Jackfruit) is described here as a fruit with its edible and medicinal properties. The ripe fruit is sweet, heavy, unctuous and nourishing but difficult to digest. It increases Kapha. The seeds (Bija) are starchy and eaten cooked. The unripe fruit is used as a vegetable. The ripe fruit is Vrishya (aphrodisiac) and Balya (strengthening). It should be eaten in moderation due to its heavy nature. The fruit causes flatulence in excess. Dose: As food. Verses: 5.
How Jack Fruit Helps with Male Sexual Health
According to Ayurvedic pharmacology, Jack Fruit has specific properties that make it valuable for addressing male sexual health:
- Potency (Virya): Sheeta (cold)
- Post-digestive (Vipaka): Madhura (sweet)
- Taste (Rasa): Madhura (sweet)
- Qualities (Guna): Guru (heavy), Snigdha (unctuous), Picchila (slimy)
Ayurvedic Properties
- Taste (Rasa)
- Sweet (Madhura)
- Quality (Guna)
- Heavy (Guru), Unctuous (Snigdha), Slimy (Picchila)
- Potency (Virya)
- Cold (Sheeta)
- Post-digestive (Vipaka)
- Sweet (Madhura)
- Key Constituents
- Sugars, Starch, Protein, Vitamins
- Also Known As
- English: Jackfruit, Jack
Sanskrit: पनस, कण्टकिफल
Hindi: कटहल
Other Herbs for Male Sexual Health
See all herbs for male sexual health on the Male Sexual Health page.
Medical Disclaimer: The information on this page is for educational purposes only and is not intended as medical advice. Ayurvedic treatments should be pursued under the guidance of a qualified practitioner (BAMS/MD Ayurveda). Always consult your healthcare provider before starting any new treatment. Content is sourced from classical Ayurvedic texts and may not reflect the latest medical research.