Ayurvedic Properties
- Taste (Rasa)
- Sweet (Madhura), Astringent (Kashaya)
- Quality (Guna)
- Heavy (Guru)
- Potency (Virya)
- Cold (Sheeta)
- Post-digestive (Vipaka)
- Sweet (Madhura)
- Key Constituents
- Sugars, Vitamin C, Fiber, Pectin
- Also Known As
- English: Pear
Sanskrit: नाशपाती, अमृतफल
Hindi: नाशपाती
What is Pear (Nashpati / नाशपाती)?
Nashpati (Pear) is a temperate fruit cultivated in the Himalayan regions and parts of North India. The fruit is sweet-astringent and nutritive. It is somewhat heavy to digest. The fruit is eaten fresh and used in preserves. Several varieties are cultivated. Dose: As food. Verse: 78.
Source: Bhavaprakash Nighantu, Varga 6
Therapeutic Actions (Karma)
- Grahi (absorbent)
- Brinhana (nourishing)
Source: Bhavaprakash Nighantu, Varga 6
Pear: Ayurvedic Properties and Uses
Pears are sweet, sour and cooling with a pungent vipak. Due to their cooling property, they slightly stimulate vata, calm down pitta and, owing to their diuretic and pungent actions, they help to reduce kapha. Do not eat pears if you have a dry cough, diabetes, arthritis or sciatica. Never eat pears with rice, yogurt, milk or melons.
- Diarrhea: Eat a pear by itself.
- Poor appetite, abdominal discomfort, excess thirst: Eating pears will help.
- Bleeding and inflamed gums: Pears are good for this condition.
- Gallstones and kidney stones: Eat 2 pears in the morning to help flush the liver and pass small stones. Do not eat or drink anything for at least 2 hours after.
- Urinary tract inflammation: Eat 2 pears on an empty stomach.
Source: Ayurvedic Cooking for Self-Healing, Chapter 8: Foods for Healing — Fruits
How to Use Pear by Condition
Explore how Pear is used for specific health concerns — with dosage, preparation methods, and classical references for each.
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.