Vrikshamla — Kokum

Ayurvedic herb Vrikshamla (Garcinia indica) — Kokum. Pharmacological properties: Rasa Amla, Virya Ushna, Vipaka Katu. Balances Kapha.

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Helps in weight management and digestion. Rich in hydroxycitric acid.

ⓘ Information
PropertyValueDescription
RasaAmlaAmla (Sour) — stimulates digestion, salivation, cleansing
GunaLaghuLaghu (Light) — easy to digest, promotes lightness
ViryaUshnaUshna (Hot) — heating, increases metabolism and Pitta
VipakaKatuKatu (Pungent) — post-digestive pungent, lightening
PrabhavaLekhana, Deepana, MedoharaLekhana — scraping, reduces fat and Kapha; Deepana — kindles digestive fire without digesting ama; Medohara — reduces fat/cholesterol

Sanskrit Synonyms

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

Tintidika, Chukra, Amlabheda, Amlavrikshaka

Parts Used

The medicinal parts of Vrikshamla are: phala, twak.

Main Indications

Vrikshamla is indicated in Ayurveda for the following conditions:

Ajeerna, Atisara, Grahani, Trishna, Arsha.

Dosha Effects

Vrikshamla pacifies Kapha.

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

Usage

Vrikshamla 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
aerial partCentral nervous system depressantsMESH:D002492,UMLS:C0007681, ICD-11:XM6QP4ISBN:9788172360481
aerial partContraceptive agentsMESH:D003270,UMLS:C0009871ISBN:9788172360481
aerial partInflammationMESH:D007249,UMLS:C0021368ISBN:9770972795006
barkAstringentsMESH:D001252,UMLS:C0004110, ICD-11:XM0VK6ISBN:9770972795006, ISBN:9780387706375, ISBN:9788172361266
barkDyspepsiaMESH:D004415,UMLS:C0013395, ICD-11:DD90.3ISBN:9770972795006
barkFlatulenceMESH:D005414,UMLS:C0016204, ICD-11:ME08ISBN:9770972795006
barkGastric acidMESH:D005744,UMLS:C0017119ISBN:9770972795006
fruitAbdominal painMESH:D015746,UMLS:C0000737, SYMP:0000457, ICD-11:MD81.4ISBN:9770972795006
fruitAnorexiaMESH:D000855,UMLS:C1971624, DOID:8689, ICD-11:MG43.7ISBN:9788171360536
fruitAnthelminticsMESH:D000871,UMLS:C0003158, ICD-11:XM4EC0ISBN:9770972795006
fruitAnti-bacterial agentsMESH:D000900,UMLS:C0279516, ICD-11:XM8XH0ISBN:9770972795006
fruitAntifungal agentsMESH:D000935,UMLS:C0003308, ICD-11:XM83G4ISBN:9770972795006
fruitAntineoplastic agentsMESH:D000970,UMLS:C0003392ISBN:9770972795006
fruitAntioxidantsMESH:D000975,UMLS:C0003402ISBN:9770972795006
fruitAppetite stimulantsMESH:D019167,UMLS:C0376447ISBN:9770972795006
fruitAstringentsMESH:D001252,UMLS:C0004110, ICD-11:XM0VK6ISBN:9770972795006
fruitBites and stingsMESH:D001733,UMLS:C0005659ISBN:9770972795006
fruitCeliac diseaseMESH:D002446,UMLS:C0007570, DOID:10608, ICD-11:DA95ISBN:9770972795006
fruitCholagogues and cholereticsMESH:D002756,UMLS:C0232763ISBN:9770972795006, ISBN:9788172361266
fruitDemulcentsMESH:D065106,UMLS:C0302232ISBN:9770972795006, ISBN:9788172361266
fruitDiabetes mellitusMESH:D003920,UMLS:C0011849, DOID:9351, ICD-11:5A14ISBN:9770972795006
fruitDiarrheaMESH:D003967,UMLS:C0011991, DOID:13250, ICD-11:ME05.1ISBN:9770972795006, ISBN:9788171360536
fruitDysenteryMESH:D004403,UMLS:C0277526, DOID:12384, ICD-11:1A40.ZISBN:9770972795006, ISBN:9788171360536
fruitDyspepsiaMESH:D004415,UMLS:C0013395, ICD-11:DD90.3ISBN:9788171360536
fruitEmollientsMESH:D004643,UMLS:C0013983, ICD-11:XM1C59ISBN:9770972795006, ISBN:9788172361266
fruitGastric acidMESH:D005744,UMLS:C0017119ISBN:9770972795006
fruitHemorrhoidsMESH:D006484,UMLS:C0019112, DOID:9746, ICD-11:DB60.ZISBN:9770972795006
fruitLipid peroxidationMESH:D015227,UMLS:C0023775ISBN:9770972795006
fruitLiver diseasesMESH:D008107,UMLS:C0023895, DOID:409, ICD-11:SA0ZISBN:9770972795006
fruitScurvyMESH:D012614,UMLS:C0036474, DOID:13724, ICD-11:5B56.0ISBN:9770972795006, ISBN:9780387706375, ISBN:9788172361266
fruitSkin diseasesMESH:D012871,UMLS:C0037274, DOID:37, ICD-11:EM0ZISBN:9770972795006
fruitThirstMESH:D013894ISBN:9770972795006
fruitVomitingMESH:D014839,UMLS:C0042963, ICD-11:MD90.1ISBN:9780387706375
fruitCooling effect on bodyUMLS:C0678568ISBN:9770972795006, ISBN:9788172361266
rootAbdominal painMESH:D015746,UMLS:C0000737, SYMP:0000457, ICD-11:MD81.4ISBN:9770972795006
rootAnthelminticsMESH:D000871,UMLS:C0003158, ICD-11:XM4EC0ISBN:9770972795006
rootAstringentsMESH:D001252,UMLS:C0004110, ICD-11:XM0VK6ISBN:9770972795006
rootCeliac diseaseMESH:D002446,UMLS:C0007570, DOID:10608, ICD-11:DA95ISBN:9770972795006
rootHemorrhoidsMESH:D006484,UMLS:C0019112, DOID:9746, ICD-11:DB60.ZISBN:9770972795006
rootSkin diseasesMESH:D012871,UMLS:C0037274, DOID:37, ICD-11:EM0ZISBN:9788171360536
rootThirstMESH:D013894ISBN:9770972795006
seedAnti-infective agents, localMESH:D000891,UMLS:C0003205, ICD-11:XM4VG4ISBN:9770972795006
seedAstringentsMESH:D001252,UMLS:C0004110, ICD-11:XM0VK6ISBN:9770972795006
seedDemulcentsMESH:D065106,UMLS:C0302232ISBN:9770972795006
seedEmollientsMESH:D004643,UMLS:C0013983, ICD-11:XM1C59ISBN:9770972795006
seedSkin diseasesMESH:D012871,UMLS:C0037274, DOID:37, ICD-11:EM0ZISBN:9770972795006
seedWounds and injuriesMESH:D014947,UMLS:C0043251ISBN:9770972795006
AnorexiaMESH:D000855,UMLS:C1971624, DOID:8689, ICD-11:MG43.7ISBN:9788171360536
AnthelminticsMESH:D000871,UMLS:C0003158, ICD-11:XM4EC0ISBN:9770972795006
DiarrheaMESH:D003967,UMLS:C0011991, DOID:13250, ICD-11:ME05.1ISBN:9780387706375, ISBN:9788171360536
DysenteryMESH:D004403,UMLS:C0277526, DOID:12384, ICD-11:1A40.ZISBN:9780387706375, ISBN:9788171360536
DyspepsiaMESH:D004415,UMLS:C0013395, ICD-11:DD90.3ISBN:9788171360536
InsecticidesMESH:D007306,UMLS:C0021576, ICD-11:XM3K66ISBN:9770972795006
Skin diseasesMESH:D012871,UMLS:C0037274, DOID:37, ICD-11:EM0ZISBN:9780387706375, ISBN:9788171360536, ISBN:9788172361266