Panasa — Jackfruit

Ayurvedic herb Panasa (Artocarpus heterophyllus) — Jackfruit. Pharmacological properties: Rasa Madhura, Kashaya, Virya Sheeta, Vipaka Madhura. Balances Vata, Pitta.

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Jackfruit is a nourishing, strength-promoting fruit that is heavy to digest and pacifies Vata and Pitta.

ⓘ Information
PropertyValueDescription
RasaMadhura, KashayaMadhura (Sweet) — nourishing, grounding, promotes tissue growth; Kashaya (Astringent) — drying, absorbent, wound-healing
GunaGuru, SnigdhaGuru (Heavy) — increases bulk, grounding; Snigdha (Oily/Unctuous) — moistening, nourishing
ViryaSheetaSheeta (Cold) — cooling, decreases Pitta and inflammation
VipakaMadhuraMadhura (Sweet) — post-digestive sweet, nourishing
PrabhavaBalya, Brimhaniya, VrishyaBalya — strengthens, increases strength and stamina; Brimhaniya — nourishing, builds tissues; Vrishya — aphrodisiac, enhances reproductive health

Sanskrit Synonyms

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

Kantakaphala, Phalavrikshaka, Mochita, Skandaphala

Parts Used

The medicinal parts of Panasa are: phala, moola.

Main Indications

Panasa is indicated in Ayurveda for the following conditions:

Daurbalya, Raktapitta, Kshaya, Vandhyatva.

Dosha Effects

Panasa pacifies Vata, Pitta.

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

Usage

Panasa 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)Kaṣ¡ya, Tikta
Guna (Quality)Laghu, Rūkṣa
Virya (Potency)śita
Vipaka (Post-digestive effect)Kauu
Karma (Action)Gr¡hi, Pittahara, Stambhana, Tvakdoṣahara, V¡tavardhaka, Viṣuambhak¡raka
DoseCūrḍa (powder): 3 to 6 g
Therapeutic Uses: Atis¡ra (diarrhoea), D¡ha (burning sensation), Raktapitta
Important Formulations: Used as single drug
Botanical Name: Artocarpus heterophyllus Lamk. (Moraceae)
Part Used: Root Bark

Therapeutic Uses (IMPPAT Database)

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

Part UsedTherapeutic UseIdentifiersReferences
barkEczemaMESH:D004485,UMLS:C0013595ISBN:9770972795006
barkEpilepsyMESH:D004827,UMLS:C0014544, DOID:1826, ICD-11:8A6ZISBN:9770972795006
barkGalactogoguesMESH:D056669,UMLS:C2717873ISBN:9770972795006
barkLymphadenitisMESH:D008199,UMLS:C0024205, DOID:1602, ICD-11:BD90ISBN:9770972795006
fruitAnti-bacterial agentsMESH:D000900,UMLS:C0279516, ICD-11:XM8XH0ISBN:9789327275590
fruitAntifungal agentsMESH:D000935,UMLS:C0003308, ICD-11:XM83G4ISBN:9789327275590
fruitAnti-inflammatory agentsMESH:D000893,UMLS:C0003209, ICD-11:XM7XD1ISBN:9789327275590
fruitAntineoplastic agentsMESH:D000970,UMLS:C0003392ISBN:9789327275590
fruitAnti-obesity agentsMESH:D019440,UMLS:C0376607, ICD-11:5B81ISBN:9770972795006
fruitAntioxidantsMESH:D000975,UMLS:C0003402ISBN:9789327275590
fruitAphrodisiacsMESH:D001046,UMLS:C0003567ISBN:9770972795006, ISBN:9788173717024
fruitAstheniaMESH:D001247,UMLS:C0004093, ICD-11:MG22ISBN:9788173717024
fruitAstringentsMESH:D001252,UMLS:C0004110, ICD-11:XM0VK6ISBN:9770972795006, ISBN:9788172361266, ISBN:9788172363130
fruitCholagogues and cholereticsMESH:D002756,UMLS:C0232763ISBN:9770972795006
fruitDemulcentsMESH:D065106,UMLS:C0302232ISBN:9770972795006, ISBN:9788172363130
fruitDiet, food, and nutritionMESH:D000066888,UMLS:C4042949ISBN:9770972795006, ISBN:9788172363130
fruitDysenteryMESH:D004403,UMLS:C0277526, DOID:12384, ICD-11:1A40.ZISBN:9770972795006
fruitDyspepsiaMESH:D004415,UMLS:C0013395, ICD-11:DD90.3ISBN:9788173717024
fruitErectile dysfunctionMESH:D007172,UMLS:C0242350, ICD-11:HA01.1ISBN:9789327275590
fruitFlatulenceMESH:D005414,UMLS:C0016204, ICD-11:ME08ISBN:9770972795006, ISBN:9788172360481, ISBN:9788173717024
fruitGastrointestinal diseasesMESH:D005767,UMLS:C0017178, DOID:77, ICD-11:DE2ZISBN:9770972795006
fruitHypoglycemiaMESH:D007003,UMLS:C0020615, DOID:9993, ICD-11:5A41ISBN:9789327275590
fruitLaxativesMESH:D054368,UMLS:C0282090, ICD-11:XM62T3ISBN:9770972795006, ISBN:9788172361266, ISBN:9788172363130, ISBN:9788173717024
fruitGeneral tonic for rejuvenationMESH:D012060,UMLS:C0035016ISBN:9770972795006, ISBN:9788172360481
fruitUlcerMESH:D014456,UMLS:C0041582ISBN:9788173717024
fruitVomitingMESH:D014839,UMLS:C0042963, ICD-11:MD90.1ISBN:9770972795006, ISBN:9788172360481
fruitWound healingMESH:D014945,UMLS:C0043240ISBN:9789327275590
fruitCooling effect on bodyUMLS:C0678568ISBN:9770972795006, ISBN:9788172360481
leafAnti-bacterial agentsMESH:D000900,UMLS:C0279516, ICD-11:XM8XH0ISBN:9789327275590
leafAntidotesMESH:D000931,UMLS:C0003295, ICD-11:XM1S43ISBN:9788172361266
leafAntifungal agentsMESH:D000935,UMLS:C0003308, ICD-11:XM83G4ISBN:9789327275590
leafAnti-inflammatory agentsMESH:D000893,UMLS:C0003209, ICD-11:XM7XD1ISBN:9789327275590
leafAntineoplastic agentsMESH:D000970,UMLS:C0003392ISBN:9789327275590
leafAntioxidantsMESH:D000975,UMLS:C0003402ISBN:9789327275590
leafContraceptive agentsMESH:D003270,UMLS:C0009871ISBN:9770972795006
leafDental cariesMESH:D003731,UMLS:C0011334, DOID:216, ICD-11:DA08.0ISBN:9788172362089
leafErectile dysfunctionMESH:D007172,UMLS:C0242350, ICD-11:HA01.1ISBN:9789327275590
leafEstrogen receptor modulatorsMESH:D020847,UMLS:C0752229ISBN:9788172360481
leafFeverMESH:D005334,UMLS:C0015967, ICD-11:MG26ISBN:9788173717024
leafFurunculosisMESH:D005667,UMLS:C0016867, ICD-11:1B75.0ISBN:9788173717024
leafGalactogoguesMESH:D056669,UMLS:C2717873ISBN:9788172360481
leafHypoglycemiaMESH:D007003,UMLS:C0020615, DOID:9993, ICD-11:5A41ISBN:9789327275590
leafHypoglycemic agentsMESH:D007004,UMLS:C0020616ISBN:9788172362089
leafScorpion stingsMESH:D065008,UMLS:C0238417, ICD-11:NE61ISBN:9770972795006
leafSkin diseasesMESH:D012871,UMLS:C0037274, DOID:37, ICD-11:EM0ZISBN:9770972795006, ISBN:9788172361266, ISBN:9788172363130, ISBN:9788173717024
leafSnake bitesMESH:D012909,UMLS:C0037379ISBN:9770972795006
leafUlcerMESH:D014456,UMLS:C0041582ISBN:9770972795006, ISBN:9788172360481
leafWound healingMESH:D014945,UMLS:C0043240ISBN:9789327275590
leafWounds and injuriesMESH:D014947,UMLS:C0043251ISBN:9788173717024
plant exudateAbscessMESH:D000038,UMLS:C0000833, SYMP:0000672, ICD-11:1B75.3ISBN:9788172360481, ISBN:9788172363130
plant exudateAnti-bacterial agentsMESH:D000900,UMLS:C0279516, ICD-11:XM8XH0ISBN:9788172360481
plant exudateDyspepsiaMESH:D004415,UMLS:C0013395, ICD-11:DD90.3ISBN:9788173717024
plant exudateEndophthalmitisMESH:D009877,UMLS:C0014236, DOID:4692, ICD-11:9C21ISBN:9788173717024
plant exudateLymphadenitisMESH:D008199,UMLS:C0024205, DOID:1602, ICD-11:BD90ISBN:9788172363130
plant exudatePharyngitisMESH:D010612,UMLS:C0031350, DOID:2275, ICD-11:CA02.ZISBN:9788173717024
rootAsthmaMESH:D001249,UMLS:C0004096, DOID:2841, ICD-11:CA23ISBN:9770972795006, ISBN:9788172360481
rootDiarrheaMESH:D003967,UMLS:C0011991, DOID:13250, ICD-11:ME05.1ISBN:9770972795006, ISBN:9788172360481, ISBN:9788172361266, ISBN:9788172363130, ISBN:9788173717024, ISBN:9788190595216
rootHemorrhageMESH:D006470,UMLS:C0019080, ICD-11:MG27ISBN:9788190595216
rootInflammationMESH:D007249,UMLS:C0021368ISBN:9788190595216
rootLaxativesMESH:D054368,UMLS:C0282090, ICD-11:XM62T3ISBN:9770972795006
rootPainMESH:D010146,UMLS:C0030193, ICD-11:MG3ZISBN:9788190595216
rootSkin diseasesMESH:D012871,UMLS:C0037274, DOID:37, ICD-11:EM0ZISBN:9770972795006, ISBN:9788172360481, ISBN:9788190595216
seedAntineoplastic agentsMESH:D000970,UMLS:C0003392ISBN:9770972795006
seedAphrodisiacsMESH:D001046,UMLS:C0003567ISBN:9788173717024
seedCardiotonic agentsMESH:D002316,UMLS:C0007209, ICD-11:XM91S1ISBN:9770972795006
seedCholinergic agentsMESH:D018678,UMLS:C0242893ISBN:9788172360481
seedDiureticsMESH:D004232,UMLS:C0012798, ICD-11:XM4D06ISBN:9770972795006, ISBN:9788172360481, ISBN:9788173717024
seedHemagglutinationMESH:D006384,UMLS:C0018903ISBN:9770972795006
shootAntinematodal agentsMESH:D000969,UMLS:C0003391, ICD-11:XM16G5ISBN:9770972795006
whole plantAbscessMESH:D000038,UMLS:C0000833, SYMP:0000672, ICD-11:1B75.3ISBN:9788172361266
whole plantLymphadenitisMESH:D008199,UMLS:C0024205, DOID:1602, ICD-11:BD90ISBN:9788172361266
whole plantSnake bitesMESH:D012909,UMLS:C0037379ISBN:9770972795006
whole plantSuppurationMESH:D013492,UMLS:C3203360ISBN:9770972795006
whole plant excluding rootAntiprotozoal agentsMESH:D000981,UMLS:C0003416, ICD-11:XM4393ISBN:9770972795006
whole plant excluding rootCardiovascular systemMESH:D002319,UMLS:C0007226, ICD-11:XA4PM9ISBN:9770972795006
woodAnticonvulsantsMESH:D000927,UMLS:C0003286, ICD-11:XM07T3ISBN:9788173717024
woodHypnotics and sedativesMESH:D006993,UMLS:C0020592, ICD-11:XM3GR8ISBN:9788173717024
CarbuncleMESH:D002270,UMLS:C0007078, DOID:2176, ICD-11:1B75.1ISBN:9770972795006, ISBN:9788172360481
Infertility, femaleMESH:D007247,UMLS:C0021361, DOID:13589, ICD-11:GA31ISBN:9770972795006, ISBN:9788172360481
Postnatal careMESH:D011181,UMLS:C0032782ISBN:9770972795006, ISBN:9788172360481
SmallpoxMESH:D012899,UMLS:C0037354, DOID:8736, ICD-11:1E70ISBN:9788172360481
Stomach diseasesMESH:D013272,UMLS:C0038354, DOID:76, ICD-11:DA4YISBN:9770972795006, ISBN:9788172360481
ToothacheMESH:D014098,UMLS:C0040460, ICD-11:DA0A.YISBN:9770972795006, ISBN:9788172360481
Wounds and injuriesMESH:D014947,UMLS:C0043251ISBN:9770972795006, ISBN:9788172360481