Tinduka — Indian Persimmon

Ayurvedic herb Tinduka (Diospyros peregrina) — Indian Persimmon. Pharmacological properties: Rasa Kashaya, Virya Sheeta, Vipaka Katu. Balances Pitta.

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Used in dysentery, ulcers, and excessive menstruation.

ⓘ Information
PropertyValueDescription
RasaKashayaKashaya (Astringent) — drying, absorbent, wound-healing
GunaLaghu, RukshaLaghu (Light) — easy to digest, promotes lightness; Ruksha (Dry) — absorbs moisture, drying
ViryaSheetaSheeta (Cold) — cooling, decreases Pitta and inflammation
VipakaKatuKatu (Pungent) — post-digestive pungent, lightening
PrabhavaGrahi, RaktastambhakaGrahi — absorbent, improves assimilation, stops diarrhea; Raktastambhaka — stops bleeding

Sanskrit Synonyms

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

Sphurjaka, Kalaskandha, Nilasara, Raktasara

Parts Used

The medicinal parts of Tinduka are: phala, twak.

Main Indications

Tinduka is indicated in Ayurveda for the following conditions:

Atisara, Pravahika, Prameha, Vrana, Raktapitta.

Dosha Effects

Tinduka pacifies Pitta.

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

Usage

Tinduka 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 Vraḍaropaḍa, śoḍitasth¡pana
Guna (Quality)Laghu, Rūkṣa
Virya (Potency)śita
Vipaka (Post-digestive effect)Kauu
Dose50 - 100 ml Kv¡tha.
Therapeutic Uses: śotha, Kuṣuha, Atis¡ra, Rakt¡tis¡ra, Prav¡hik¡, Raktavik¡ra,
Important Formulations: Ayaskrti
Part Used: Wd

Therapeutic Uses (IMPPAT Database)

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

Part UsedTherapeutic UseIdentifiersReferences
barkAnti-inflammatory agentsMESH:D000893,UMLS:C0003209, ICD-11:XM7XD1ISBN:9788173717031
barkAntioxidantsMESH:D000975,UMLS:C0003402ISBN:9770972795006
barkAntiprotozoal agentsMESH:D000981,UMLS:C0003416, ICD-11:XM4393ISBN:9770972795006, ISBN:9788172360481
barkAntipruriticsMESH:D000982,UMLS:C0003417, ICD-11:EC90ISBN:9788173717031
barkAntipyreticsMESH:D058633,UMLS:C0003419, ICD-11:XM1RS7ISBN:9788173717031
barkAntiviral agentsMESH:D000998,UMLS:C0003451ISBN:9788172360481
barkAstringentsMESH:D001252,UMLS:C0004110, ICD-11:XM0VK6ISBN:9770972795006, ISBN:9780387706375, ISBN:9788172361150, ISBN:9788172361266
barkBurnsMESH:D002056,UMLS:C0006434, ICD-11:NE2ZISBN:9788173717031
barkContraceptive agentsMESH:D003270,UMLS:C0009871ISBN:9770972795006
barkDiabetes mellitusMESH:D003920,UMLS:C0011849, DOID:9351, ICD-11:5A14ISBN:9788173717031
barkDiarrheaMESH:D003967,UMLS:C0011991, DOID:13250, ICD-11:ME05.1ISBN:9770972795006, ISBN:9788173717031
barkDiureticsMESH:D004232,UMLS:C0012798, ICD-11:XM4D06ISBN:9770972795006
barkDysenteryMESH:D004403,UMLS:C0277526, DOID:12384, ICD-11:1A40.ZISBN:9770972795006, ISBN:9788172361266, ISBN:9788173717031
barkDyspepsiaMESH:D004415,UMLS:C0013395, ICD-11:DD90.3ISBN:9788173717031
barkDisorder of ejaculationUMLS:C0235969ISBN:9788173717031
barkFeverMESH:D005334,UMLS:C0015967, ICD-11:MG26ISBN:9770972795006, ISBN:9788172361150, ISBN:9788172361266, ISBN:9788173717031
barkHemorrhageMESH:D006470,UMLS:C0019080, ICD-11:MG27ISBN:9788173717031
barkHypoglycemic agentsMESH:D007004,UMLS:C0020616ISBN:9788172360481
barkLeprosyMESH:D007918,UMLS:C0023343, DOID:1024, ICD-11:1B20ISBN:9788173717031
barkLeukemiaMESH:D007938,UMLS:C0023418, DOID:1240, ICD-11:2B33.4ISBN:9770972795006
barkPainMESH:D010146,UMLS:C0030193, ICD-11:MG3ZISBN:9788173717031
barkSkin diseasesMESH:D012871,UMLS:C0037274, DOID:37, ICD-11:EM0ZISBN:9788173717031
barkVaginitisMESH:D014627,UMLS:C0042267, DOID:2170, ICD-11:GA02ISBN:9788173717031
flowerAnemiaMESH:D000740,UMLS:C0002871, DOID:2355, ICD-11:3A9ZISBN:9788173717031
flowerAphrodisiacsMESH:D001046,UMLS:C0003567ISBN:9788173717031
flowerDiureticsMESH:D004232,UMLS:C0012798, ICD-11:XM4D06ISBN:9788173717031
flowerLeukorrheaMESH:D007973,UMLS:C0023533, DOID:3766, ICD-11:MF3AISBN:9788173717031
flowerNight blindnessMESH:D009755,UMLS:C0028077, DOID:8499, ICD-11:MC1YISBN:9788173717031
flowerScabiesMESH:D012532,UMLS:C0036262, DOID:8295, ICD-11:1G04ISBN:9788173717031
flowerSplenomegalyMESH:D013163,UMLS:C0038002, ICD-11:ME10.01ISBN:9788173717031
flowerUrethral dischargeUMLS:C0152447ISBN:9788173717031
fruitAnti-bacterial agentsMESH:D000900,UMLS:C0279516, ICD-11:XM8XH0ISBN:9770972795006
fruitAnti-obesity agentsMESH:D019440,UMLS:C0376607, ICD-11:5B81ISBN:9788190595216
fruitAstringentsMESH:D001252,UMLS:C0004110, ICD-11:XM0VK6ISBN:9770972795006, ISBN:9780387706375, ISBN:9788172361150, ISBN:9788172361266
fruitBlisterMESH:D001768,UMLS:C1579830, ICD-11:ME63.3ISBN:9788172360481
fruitCalculiMESH:D002137,UMLS:C0006736ISBN:9788190595216
fruitDiarrheaMESH:D003967,UMLS:C0011991, DOID:13250, ICD-11:ME05.1ISBN:9788172360481, ISBN:9788190595216
fruitDysenteryMESH:D004403,UMLS:C0277526, DOID:12384, ICD-11:1A40.ZISBN:9788190595216
fruitEdemaMESH:D004487,UMLS:C0013604, ICD-11:MG29.1ISBN:9788190595216
fruitFlatulenceMESH:D005414,UMLS:C0016204, ICD-11:ME08ISBN:9788173717031
fruitFractures, boneMESH:D050723,UMLS:C0016658, ICD-11:ND56.2ISBN:9788190595216
fruitGonorrheaMESH:D006069,UMLS:C0018081, DOID:7551, ICD-11:1A7ZISBN:9788172361150
fruitHematologic diseasesMESH:D006402,UMLS:C0018939, DOID:74, ICD-11:3C0ZISBN:9788190595216
fruitHemorrhageMESH:D006470,UMLS:C0019080, ICD-11:MG27ISBN:9788190595216
fruitHemostaticsMESH:D006490,UMLS:C0019120ISBN:9788172361150
fruitLeprosyMESH:D007918,UMLS:C0023343, DOID:1024, ICD-11:1B20ISBN:9788172361150
fruitLeprosy, lepromatousMESH:D015440,UMLS:C0023348, DOID:10887, ICD-11:1B20.1ISBN:9788190595216
fruitMetabolismMESH:D008660, ICD-11:XM3BT8ISBN:9788190595216
fruitMouthwashesMESH:D009067,UMLS:C0026647ISBN:9770972795006
fruitOral ulcerMESH:D019226,UMLS:C0149745, ICD-11:DA01.15ISBN:9788172361266
fruitPainMESH:D010146,UMLS:C0030193, ICD-11:MG3ZISBN:9788173717031, ISBN:9788190595216
fruitPharyngitisMESH:D010612,UMLS:C0031350, DOID:2275, ICD-11:CA02.ZISBN:9770972795006, ISBN:9788172361266
fruitStomatitis, aphthousMESH:D013281,UMLS:C0038363, DOID:9663, ICD-11:DA01.10ISBN:9770972795006, ISBN:9788173717031
fruitTaste disordersMESH:D013651,UMLS:C0039338, ICD-11:MB41.2ISBN:9788190595216
fruitUlcerMESH:D014456,UMLS:C0041582ISBN:9780387706375, ISBN:9788172361266, ISBN:9788190595216
fruitUrticariaMESH:D014581,UMLS:C0042109, DOID:1555, ICD-11:EB05ISBN:9788190595216
fruitWounds and injuriesMESH:D014947,UMLS:C0043251ISBN:9780387706375, ISBN:9788172361266
leafBurnsMESH:D002056,UMLS:C0006434, ICD-11:NE2ZISBN:9788173717031
leafContraceptive agentsMESH:D003270,UMLS:C0009871ISBN:9770972795006
leafDiureticsMESH:D004232,UMLS:C0012798, ICD-11:XM4D06ISBN:9788173717031
leafDyspepsiaMESH:D004415,UMLS:C0013395, ICD-11:DD90.3ISBN:9788173717031
leafEndophthalmitisMESH:D009877,UMLS:C0014236, DOID:4692, ICD-11:9C21ISBN:9788173717031
leafEpistaxisMESH:D004844,UMLS:C0014591, ICD-11:MD20ISBN:9788173717031
leafEye diseasesMESH:D005128,UMLS:C0015397, DOID:5614, ICD-11:9E1ZISBN:9788173717031
leafFlatulenceMESH:D005414,UMLS:C0016204, ICD-11:ME08ISBN:9788173717031
leafHemoptysisMESH:D006469,UMLS:C0019079, ICD-11:MD22ISBN:9788173717031
leafHemostaticsMESH:D006490,UMLS:C0019120ISBN:9788173717031
leafLaxativesMESH:D054368,UMLS:C0282090, ICD-11:XM62T3ISBN:9788173717031
leafNight blindnessMESH:D009755,UMLS:C0028077, DOID:8499, ICD-11:MC1YISBN:9788173717031
leafScabiesMESH:D012532,UMLS:C0036262, DOID:8295, ICD-11:1G04ISBN:9788173717031
leafScotomaMESH:D012607,UMLS:C0036454, DOID:9335, ICD-11:9D42.ZISBN:9788173717031
leafTuberculosis, lymph nodeMESH:D014388,UMLS:C0041316, DOID:4889, ICD-11:1B12.6ISBN:9788173717031
leafUrination disordersMESH:D014555,UMLS:C0042035, ICD-11:GB0YISBN:9788173717031
leafWounds and injuriesMESH:D014947,UMLS:C0043251ISBN:9788173717031
seedAstringentsMESH:D001252,UMLS:C0004110, ICD-11:XM0VK6ISBN:9788172361150
seedContraceptives, oralMESH:D003276,UMLS:C0029151ISBN:9770972795006
seedDiarrheaMESH:D003967,UMLS:C0011991, DOID:13250, ICD-11:ME05.1ISBN:9770972795006, ISBN:9780387706375, ISBN:9788172361150, ISBN:9788172361266
seedDysenteryMESH:D004403,UMLS:C0277526, DOID:12384, ICD-11:1A40.ZISBN:9770972795006, ISBN:9780387706375, ISBN:9788172361266
seedSterilization, reproductiveMESH:D013245,UMLS:C0038288ISBN:9770972795006
stemAntiviral agentsMESH:D000998,UMLS:C0003451ISBN:9770972795006
whole plantAntineoplastic agentsMESH:D000970,UMLS:C0003392ISBN:9770972795006
whole plant excluding rootAntineoplastic agentsMESH:D000970,UMLS:C0003392ISBN:9788172360481
whole plant excluding rootDiureticsMESH:D004232,UMLS:C0012798, ICD-11:XM4D06ISBN:9788172360481
Anti-bacterial agentsMESH:D000900,UMLS:C0279516, ICD-11:XM8XH0ISBN:9780387706375
AstringentsMESH:D001252,UMLS:C0004110, ICD-11:XM0VK6ISBN:9788172361150
BlisterMESH:D001768,UMLS:C1579830, ICD-11:ME63.3ISBN:9770972795006
CholeraMESH:D002771,UMLS:C0008354, DOID:1498, ICD-11:1A00ISBN:9770972795006, ISBN:9788172360481
CoughMESH:D003371,UMLS:C0010200, ICD-11:MD12ISBN:9770972795006
DiarrheaMESH:D003967,UMLS:C0011991, DOID:13250, ICD-11:ME05.1ISBN:9770972795006, ISBN:9788172361150
DysenteryMESH:D004403,UMLS:C0277526, DOID:12384, ICD-11:1A40.ZISBN:9770972795006, ISBN:9788172361150
FurunculosisMESH:D005667,UMLS:C0016867, ICD-11:1B75.0ISBN:9788172361150
Kidney calculiMESH:D007669,UMLS:C0022650, ICD-11:GB70.0ISBN:9770972795006, ISBN:9788172360481
LeukorrheaMESH:D007973,UMLS:C0023533, DOID:3766, ICD-11:MF3AISBN:9770972795006
MenorrhagiaMESH:D008595,UMLS:C0025323, ICD-11:GA20.50ISBN:9770972795006, ISBN:9780387706375, ISBN:9788172360481
NeoplasmsMESH:D009369,UMLS:C0027651, DOID:162, ICD-11:2E2ZISBN:9788172361150
PharyngitisMESH:D010612,UMLS:C0031350, DOID:2275, ICD-11:CA02.ZISBN:9788172361150
RinderpestMESH:D012301,UMLS:C0035637ISBN:9788172360481
StomatitisMESH:D013280,UMLS:C0038362, DOID:9637, ICD-11:DA01ISBN:9788172361150
Stomatitis, aphthousMESH:D013281,UMLS:C0038363, DOID:9663, ICD-11:DA01.10ISBN:9788172361150
Stress, physiologicalMESH:D013312,UMLS:C0449430, ICD-11:6E40.4ISBN:9770972795006, ISBN:9788172362300
UlcerMESH:D014456,UMLS:C0041582ISBN:9770972795006, ISBN:9788172362300
Wounds and injuriesMESH:D014947,UMLS:C0043251ISBN:9770972795006, ISBN:9780387706375