Amlavetasa — Assam Gamboge

Ayurvedic herb Amlavetasa (Garcinia pedunculata) — Assam Gamboge. Pharmacological properties: Rasa Amla, Katu, Virya Ushna, Vipaka Katu. Balances Kapha.

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Used in dyspepsia, obesity and to stimulate digestion.

ⓘ Information

Property	Value	Description
Rasa	Amla, Katu	Amla (Sour) — stimulates digestion, salivation, cleansing; Katu (Pungent) — stimulates digestion, circulation, expectorant
Guna	Laghu, Ruksha	Laghu (Light) — easy to digest, promotes lightness; Ruksha (Dry) — absorbs moisture, drying
Virya	Ushna	Ushna (Hot) — heating, increases metabolism and Pitta
Vipaka	Katu	Katu (Pungent) — post-digestive pungent, lightening
Prabhava	Agnideepana, Lekhana	Agnideepana — kindles digestive fire; Lekhana — scraping, reduces fat and Kapha

Sanskrit Synonyms

In the classical Ayurvedic texts, Amlavetasa is known by the following Sanskrit names:

Chukra, Shatavedhi, Amla, Raktasara

Parts Used

The medicinal parts of Amlavetasa are: phala, patra.

Main Indications

Amlavetasa is indicated in Ayurveda for the following conditions:

Aruchi, Ajeerna, Shwasa, Kasa, Hridroga.

Dosha Effects

Amlavetasa pacifies Kapha.

It may aggravate Pitta when used in excess or in sensitive individuals.

Usage

Amlavetasa is used in classical Ayurvedic formulations. Consult a qualified Ayurvedic practitioner for appropriate dosage and preparation based on your constitution (Prakriti) and current imbalance (Vikriti).

Ayurvedic Pharmacopoeia of India (API)

Source: Ayurvedic Pharmacopoeia of India — Government of India, Ministry of AYUSH

Rasa (Taste)Amla, Kaṣ¡ya

Guna (Quality)Rūkṣa, Tikṣḍa, Snigdha, Laghu

Virya (Potency)Uṣḍa

Vipaka (Post-digestive effect)Amla

Karma (Action)Anulomaka, Bhedana, Dipana, Kaphahara, Mūtrala, P¡cana, V¡tahara

DoseSvarasa (juice): 5 to 10 ml

Therapeutic Uses: ān¡ha (distension of abdomen due to obstruction to passage of

Important Formulations: Used as single drug

Botanical Name: Garcinia pedunculata Roxb. (Guttiferae)

Part Used: Fruit Rind

Therapeutic Uses (IMPPAT Database)

Source: Indian Medicinal Plants, Phytochemistry And Therapeutics (IMPPAT) v1.0 — CC BY 4.0

Part Used	Therapeutic Use	Identifiers	References
aerial part	Central nervous system depressants	MESH:D002492,UMLS:C0007681, ICD-11:XM6QP4	ISBN:9788172360481
fruit	Abdominal pain	MESH:D015746,UMLS:C0000737, SYMP:0000457, ICD-11:MD81.4	ISBN:9770972795006, ISBN:9788190595216
fruit	Anthelmintics	MESH:D000871,UMLS:C0003158, ICD-11:XM4EC0	ISBN:9788190595216
fruit	Anti-bacterial agents	MESH:D000900,UMLS:C0279516, ICD-11:XM8XH0	ISBN:9770972795006
fruit	Antifungal agents	MESH:D000935,UMLS:C0003308, ICD-11:XM83G4	ISBN:9770972795006
fruit	Antimutagenic agents	MESH:D016587,UMLS:C0085168	ISBN:9770972795006
fruit	Antioxidants	MESH:D000975,UMLS:C0003402	ISBN:9770972795006
fruit	Asthma	MESH:D001249,UMLS:C0004096, DOID:2841, ICD-11:CA23	ISBN:9770972795006, ISBN:9788190595216
fruit	Calculi	MESH:D002137,UMLS:C0006736	ISBN:9788190595216
fruit	Cholera	MESH:D002771,UMLS:C0008354, DOID:1498, ICD-11:1A00	ISBN:9770972795006
fruit	Colic	MESH:D003085,UMLS:C0232488, ICD-11:MD81.4	ISBN:9788190595216
fruit	Constipation	MESH:D003248,UMLS:C0009806, DOID:2089, ICD-11:ME05.0	ISBN:9770972795006, ISBN:9788172360481, ISBN:9788190595216
fruit	Cough	MESH:D003371,UMLS:C0010200, ICD-11:MD12	ISBN:9788190595216
fruit	Diabetes mellitus	MESH:D003920,UMLS:C0011849, DOID:9351, ICD-11:5A14	ISBN:9770972795006
fruit	Diarrhea	MESH:D003967,UMLS:C0011991, DOID:13250, ICD-11:ME05.1	ISBN:9770972795006
fruit	Dysentery	MESH:D004403,UMLS:C0277526, DOID:12384, ICD-11:1A40.Z	ISBN:9770972795006
fruit	Dyspepsia	MESH:D004415,UMLS:C0013395, ICD-11:DD90.3	ISBN:9770972795006, ISBN:9788190595216
fruit	Heart diseases	MESH:D006331,UMLS:C0018799, DOID:114, ICD-11:BC4Z	ISBN:9788190595216
fruit	Hemorrhage	MESH:D006470,UMLS:C0019080, ICD-11:MG27	ISBN:9770972795006
fruit	Hemorrhoids	MESH:D006484,UMLS:C0019112, DOID:9746, ICD-11:DB60.Z	ISBN:9788190595216
fruit	Hepatitis	MESH:D006505,UMLS:C0019158, DOID:2237, ICD-11:DB97.Z	ISBN:9770972795006
fruit	Hiccup	MESH:D006606,UMLS:C0019521, ICD-11:MD11.6	ISBN:9788190595216
fruit	Oliguria	MESH:D009846,UMLS:C0028961, ICD-11:MF51	ISBN:9770972795006
fruit	Splenic diseases	MESH:D013158,UMLS:C0037997, DOID:2529, ICD-11:3B8Z	ISBN:9788190595216
fruit	Stomach diseases	MESH:D013272,UMLS:C0038354, DOID:76, ICD-11:DA4Y	ISBN:9770972795006, ISBN:9788172360481
fruit	Taste disorders	MESH:D013651,UMLS:C0039338, ICD-11:MB41.2	ISBN:9788190595216
fruit	Eructation	MESH:D004884,UMLS:C0014724, ICD-11:MD91	ISBN:9788190595216
leaf	Ascariasis	MESH:D001196,UMLS:C0003950, DOID:456, ICD-11:1F62	ISBN:9770972795006
seed	Diarrhea	MESH:D003967,UMLS:C0011991, DOID:13250, ICD-11:ME05.1	ISBN:9770972795006
seed	Dysentery	MESH:D004403,UMLS:C0277526, DOID:12384, ICD-11:1A40.Z	ISBN:9770972795006
whole plant excluding root	Central nervous system diseases	MESH:D002493,UMLS:C0007682, DOID:331	ISBN:9770972795006
	Angina pectoris, variant	MESH:D000788,UMLS:C0002963, ICD-11:BA85.Z	ISBN:9780387706375
	Anorexia	MESH:D000855,UMLS:C1971624, DOID:8689, ICD-11:MG43.7	ISBN:9780387706375
	Antirheumatic agents	MESH:D018501,UMLS:C0003191, ICD-11:XM95N2	ISBN:9770972795006
	Appetite stimulants	MESH:D019167,UMLS:C0376447	ISBN:9770972795006
	Astringents	MESH:D001252,UMLS:C0004110, ICD-11:XM0VK6	ISBN:9780387706375
	Colic	MESH:D003085,UMLS:C0232488, ICD-11:MD81.4	ISBN:9780387706375
	Common cold	MESH:D003139,UMLS:C0009443, DOID:10459, ICD-11:CA00	ISBN:9770972795006
	Constipation	MESH:D003248,UMLS:C0009806, DOID:2089, ICD-11:ME05.0	ISBN:9770972795006
	Cough	MESH:D003371,UMLS:C0010200, ICD-11:MD12	ISBN:9770972795006
	Dyspepsia	MESH:D004415,UMLS:C0013395, ICD-11:DD90.3	ISBN:9770972795006, ISBN:9780387706375
	Flatulence	MESH:D005414,UMLS:C0016204, ICD-11:ME08	ISBN:9770972795006
	Hiccup	MESH:D006606,UMLS:C0019521, ICD-11:MD11.6	ISBN:9770972795006
	Liver diseases	MESH:D008107,UMLS:C0023895, DOID:409, ICD-11:SA0Z	ISBN:9780387706375
	Scurvy	MESH:D012614,UMLS:C0036474, DOID:13724, ICD-11:5B56.0	ISBN:9780387706375
	Skin diseases	MESH:D012871,UMLS:C0037274, DOID:37, ICD-11:EM0Z	ISBN:9780387706375
	Splenic diseases	MESH:D013158,UMLS:C0037997, DOID:2529, ICD-11:3B8Z	ISBN:9780387706375
	Ulcer	MESH:D014456,UMLS:C0041582	ISBN:9780387706375