Nimbuka Kashaya

(Sour fruits)
Sanskrit: अम्लफल • Botanical: Various sour fruits

General properties of sour fruits (Amla Phala) described as a group. Sour fruits generally increase Pitta and Kapha, improve appetite, and are digestive. They should be used with caution in Pitta disorders. Excessively sour fruits can cause dental erosion, Raktapitta and skin disorders. The general rule is that moderately sour fruits are best. Verses: General description.

Ayurvedic Properties

Taste (Rasa)
Sour (Amla)
Quality (Guna)
Light (Laghu)
Potency (Virya)
Hot (Ushna)
Post-digestive (Vipaka)
Sour (Amla)
Key Constituents
Various organic acids
Also Known As
English: Sour fruits
Sanskrit: अम्लफल
Hindi: खट्टे फल

What is Nimbuka Kashaya (Acidic fruit properties / अम्ल फल गुण)?

General properties of sour fruits (Amla Phala) described as a group. Sour fruits generally increase Pitta and Kapha, improve appetite, and are digestive. They should be used with caution in Pitta disorders. Excessively sour fruits can cause dental erosion, Raktapitta and skin disorders. The general rule is that moderately sour fruits are best. Verses: General description.

Source: Bhavaprakash Nighantu, Varga 6

Therapeutic Actions (Karma)

  • Deepana (appetizer)
  • Rochana (appetizing)

Source: Bhavaprakash Nighantu, Varga 6

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