Spondias /Hogplum /Amra
80. Spondias Pinnata (Amra)
About
Spondias pinnata is commonly known as Amra/Amda आमड़ा in India. It is native to Southeast Asia and found in India, Bangladesh, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Myanmar, China, Malaysia and Thailand. The fruits of Spondias pinnata tree are sour and tasty Amra tree is also a medicinal tree.
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Nutritions
Its various parts are used in treatment of diarrhea, ear aches, wounds, and hyperacidity. In Ayurveda, it is known as Amrataka अमà¥à¤°à¤¾à¤¤à¤•à¤ƒ. Its stem bark is rich in Tannin and Starch. The bark increases kapha and pitta and decreases vata. The ripe fruits are sweet, astringent, cooling, emollient, tonic and constipating. The ripe fruits are used in diarrhea and burning sensation.
Uses
Mainly Amra is used for making pickles, jams and chutneys. They are used to prepare decoction which is used as an eye lotion. The juice of fruit is used for treating fever and as a diuretic.
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