Overview
Jackfruit Tree is one of the herbs traditionally used in Ayurveda for male sexual health. Panasa (Jackfruit) is one of the largest tree-borne fruits in the world. The tree is an evergreen, found widely in Western and Southern India. The ripe fruit is sweet, heavy and nourishing but difficult to digest. The unripe fruit is used as a vegetable. The seeds are starchy and eaten boiled or roasted. The latex from the tree is used as a cement. The bark is used in diarrhea. The wood (Jackwood) is yellow and used for making furniture and musical instruments. The ripe fruit increases Kapha and is Guru (heavy), hence should be eaten in moderation. The tree can produce fruits weighing 10-40 kg. The latex contains tannins and is used medicinally. Dose: Fruit as food; bark decoction 1-2 tola. Verse: 5.
How Jackfruit Tree Helps with Male Sexual Health
According to Ayurvedic pharmacology, Jackfruit Tree 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)
Ayurvedic Properties
- Taste (Rasa)
- Sweet (Madhura)
- Quality (Guna)
- Heavy (Guru), Unctuous (Snigdha)
- Potency (Virya)
- Cold (Sheeta)
- Post-digestive (Vipaka)
- Sweet (Madhura)
- Key Constituents
- Artostenone C30H56O, Artocarpin, Tannins, Protein
- Also Known As
- English: Jack Tree, Jackfruit
Sanskrit: पनस, कण्टकीफल, आमयशत्रु
Hindi: कटहर
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.