Aamashyafal
BOTANICAL NAME :ARTOCARPUS INTEGRA
Amashyafal,Artocarpus Integra
- Botanical Classification
- Family
- Synonyms(other names)
- Ayurvedic Properties
- Habitat
- Morphology
- Chemical Constituents
- Pharmacology
- Toxicology
- Parts Of The Plant Used
- Therapeutic Uses
- Formulations
- Dose
- Anti Dote
Botanical Classification
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Division | na |
| Class | Magnoliopsida
|
| Order | Urticales |
| Family | Moraceae |
| Genus | Artocarpus |
| Species | na |
Family
| Botanical | Moraceae |
| Ayurvedic | Vat kul |
Synonyms(Other Names)
| SANSKRIT | Apuspaphala, Kantakiphala, Panasa, Panasah, Pansa, Skandhaphala |
| HINDI | Cakki, Kathal, Kathai, Kanthal, Katoi, Phannas |
| ENGLISH
|
Jack, Jack nut |
| BENGALI
|
Kathal |
| KANNADA
|
Halasu, Alasa, Gujja, Panasero, Bokke gida, Halasina hannu, Halasina mara, Halasu jaaka, Kantaka phala, Kojje, Koovi |
| MALYALAM | Pilavu, Plavu, Tsjaka-maram |
| MARATHI | Phanas, Fannas, Phunnus, Panas |
| ORIYA
|
Lamkhuang, Ponoso |
| TAMIL
|
Palavu, Paala, Pila, Palamaram, Varukkai, Palaasu, Tagar, Aiyinipila, Anjili, Pala, Acani1, Atcaravirutcatti, Ayirankanni, Cakkai |
| TELGU
|
Panasa, Veru panasa, Vaerupanasa |
Ayurvedic Properties
| GUNA (Properties) | Guru, Snigdh |
| RASA (Taste)
|
Madhur, Kashay |
| VIPAK (Metabolism)
|
Madhur |
| VIRYA (Potency)
|
Sheet |
| PRABHAV (Impact)
|
Vatanuloman |
Habitat
It is natively found in India especially in Kerala,Bihar,South India.
Morphology
It is tree of medium height attaining a height of 20 to 25 feet. The trunk is greenish brown in color. Leaves are ovate in shape petiole is long that bears small-small yellow colored flowers. Fruit is round in shape having ½ – 1 inch diameter. It is pulpy that attains yellow color on ripening. It is of green color when in raw form. It has six lines on its surface. The seeds are hexagonal in shape. The tree flowers in spring season and fruits in early winters.
Chemical Constituents
- Morin
- Cyanomaclurin
- Artostenone
- It contains moisture 77.2 %,proteins 1.9%, fats 0.1 %, carbohydrates 18.9 %, calcium 0.02 %, phosphorus 0.03 %, iron 0.5 mg
- Vitamin A 250 iu
- Vitamin C 10 mg
Pharmacology
- Raw fruit suppresses pitta and increases vata and kapha.
- Ripe fruit suppresses vata and pitta.
- Milk is anti-inflamatory
- Ripe fruit is helpfull in clotting of blood
- Ripe fruit is helpfull in increasing sperm count
- Leaves and skin are helpfull in curing sexual disorders.
Toxicology
Not known
Parts Of The Plant Used
- Leaves
- Skin
- Fruit
Therapeutic Uses
- Raktapitta
- Sperm disorders
- Diarrhoea
- Skin disorders
- General weakness
Formulations
Dose
- Kwath (Decoction) 50 to 100 ml
Anti Dote
Not known
