Vathada — Almond

Ayurvedic herb Vathada (Prunus dulcis) — Almond. Pharmacological properties: Rasa Madhura, Virya Ushna, Vipaka Madhura. Balances Vata.

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Almond is a highly nourishing nut that pacifies Vata, builds tissues, and supports brain health.

ⓘ Information
PropertyValueDescription
RasaMadhuraMadhura (Sweet) — nourishing, grounding, promotes tissue growth
GunaGuru, SnigdhaGuru (Heavy) — increases bulk, grounding; Snigdha (Oily/Unctuous) — moistening, nourishing
ViryaUshnaUshna (Hot) — heating, increases metabolism and Pitta
VipakaMadhuraMadhura (Sweet) — post-digestive sweet, nourishing
PrabhavaBalya, Medhya, VrishyaBalya — strengthens, increases strength and stamina; Medhya — intellect-promoting, enhances cognition; Vrishya — aphrodisiac, enhances reproductive health

Sanskrit Synonyms

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

Vatama, Netropamaphala

Parts Used

The medicinal parts of Vathada are: phala majja, taila.

Main Indications

Vathada is indicated in Ayurveda for the following conditions:

Daurbalya, Vata Vyadhi, Ojo Kshaya, Kshaya.

Dosha Effects

Vathada pacifies Vata.

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

Usage

Vathada 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).

Therapeutic Uses (IMPPAT Database)

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

Part UsedTherapeutic UseIdentifiersReferences
flowerAnti-inflammatory agentsMESH:D000893,UMLS:C0003209, ICD-11:XM7XD1ISBN:9788172362461
fruitAstringentsMESH:D001252,UMLS:C0004110, ICD-11:XM0VK6ISBN:9780387706375
fruitDiabetes mellitusMESH:D003920,UMLS:C0011849, DOID:9351, ICD-11:5A14ISBN:9780387706375
seedAmenorrheaMESH:D000568,UMLS:C0002453, DOID:13938, ICD-11:GA20.0ISBN:9788173717055
seedAntipruriticsMESH:D000982,UMLS:C0003417, ICD-11:EC90ISBN:9788173717055
seedAphrodisiacsMESH:D001046,UMLS:C0003567ISBN:9788173717055
seedAscitesMESH:D001201,UMLS:C0003962, ICD-11:ME04ISBN:9788173717055
seedAstheniaMESH:D001247,UMLS:C0004093, ICD-11:MG22ISBN:9788173717055
seedColicMESH:D003085,UMLS:C0232488, ICD-11:MD81.4ISBN:9788173717055
seedCoughMESH:D003371,UMLS:C0010200, ICD-11:MD12ISBN:9788173717055
seedDemulcentsMESH:D065106,UMLS:C0302232ISBN:9780387706375, ISBN:9788172361266
seedDiureticsMESH:D004232,UMLS:C0012798, ICD-11:XM4D06ISBN:9788173717055
seedDyspepsiaMESH:D004415,UMLS:C0013395, ICD-11:DD90.3ISBN:9788173717055
seedEaracheMESH:D004433,UMLS:C0013456, ICD-11:AB70.2ISBN:9788173717055
seedEmollientsMESH:D004643,UMLS:C0013983, ICD-11:XM1C59ISBN:9788173717055
seedHeadacheMESH:D006261,UMLS:C0018681, ICD-11:8A81.ZISBN:9788173717055
seedInflammationMESH:D007249,UMLS:C0021368ISBN:9788173717055
seedLaxativesMESH:D054368,UMLS:C0282090, ICD-11:XM62T3ISBN:9788173717055
seedNervous system diseasesMESH:D009422,UMLS:C0027765, DOID:863, ICD-11:8E7ZISBN:9780387706375, ISBN:9788172361266
seedNeuralgiaMESH:D009437,UMLS:C0027796, ICD-11:MG30.5ZISBN:9788173717055
seedPainMESH:D010146,UMLS:C0030193, ICD-11:MG3ZISBN:9788173717055
seedPeptic ulcerMESH:D010437,UMLS:C0030920, DOID:750, ICD-11:DA61ISBN:9780387706375, ISBN:9788173717055
seedGeneral tonic for rejuvenationMESH:D012060,UMLS:C0035016ISBN:9788172361266
seedSkin diseasesMESH:D012871,UMLS:C0037274, DOID:37, ICD-11:EM0ZISBN:9788173717055
seedUrinary bladder calculiMESH:D001744,UMLS:C0005683, ICD-11:GB71.0ISBN:9788173717055
seedUrination disordersMESH:D014555,UMLS:C0042035, ICD-11:GB0YISBN:9788173717055
AnemiaMESH:D000740,UMLS:C0002871, DOID:2355, ICD-11:3A9ZISBN:9788173717055
ColicMESH:D003085,UMLS:C0232488, ICD-11:MD81.4ISBN:9788173717055
CoughMESH:D003371,UMLS:C0010200, ICD-11:MD12ISBN:9788173717055
DeliriumMESH:D003693,UMLS:C0011206, ICD-11:6D70ISBN:9788173717055
EaracheMESH:D004433,UMLS:C0013456, ICD-11:AB70.2ISBN:9788173717055
GonorrheaMESH:D006069,UMLS:C0018081, DOID:7551, ICD-11:1A7ZISBN:9788173717055
Hypnotics and sedativesMESH:D006993,UMLS:C0020592, ICD-11:XM3GR8ISBN:9788173717055
Kidney diseasesMESH:D007674,UMLS:C0022658, DOID:557, ICD-11:GC2ZISBN:9788173717055
LaxativesMESH:D054368,UMLS:C0282090, ICD-11:XM62T3ISBN:9788173717055
Liver diseasesMESH:D008107,UMLS:C0023895, DOID:409, ICD-11:SA0ZISBN:9788173717055
PainMESH:D010146,UMLS:C0030193, ICD-11:MG3ZISBN:9788173717055
ParasympatholyticsMESH:D010276,UMLS:C0030511, ICD-11:XM3A77ISBN:9788173717055
Skin diseasesMESH:D012871,UMLS:C0037274, DOID:37, ICD-11:EM0ZISBN:9788173717055
Splenic diseasesMESH:D013158,UMLS:C0037997, DOID:2529, ICD-11:3B8ZISBN:9788173717055
UlcerMESH:D014456,UMLS:C0041582ISBN:9788173717055
Wound healingMESH:D014945,UMLS:C0043240ISBN:9788173717055
Wounds and injuriesMESH:D014947,UMLS:C0043251ISBN:9788173717055