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Now begins the section on fruits. The grape / ''mridvika'' (Vitis vinifera Linn.) quickly is effective in treating thirst, burning fever, dyspnea, ''raktapitta'', pectoral lesions, wasting disorders of ''vata'' and ''pitta'', mis-peristalsis, hoarseness of voice, chronic alcoholism, bitter taste in the mouth, and cough. It is nourishing, and aphrodisiac, sweet, unctuous and cold in potency. [125-126]

Now begins the section on fruits. The grape / ''mridvika'' (Vitis vinifera Linn.) quickly is effective in treating thirst, burning fever, dyspnea, ''raktapitta'', pectoral lesions, wasting disorders of [[vata]] and [[pitta]], mis-peristalsis, hoarseness of voice, chronic alcoholism, bitter taste in the mouth, and cough. It is nourishing, and aphrodisiac, sweet, unctuous and cold in potency. [125-126]

The date''/khajura'' (phoenix sylvestris Roxb.) is sweet, nourishing, aphrodisiac, heavy and cold in potency. It is beneficial in wasting, trauma, burning fever, and disorders of ''vata'' and ''pitta''. [127]

The date''/khajura'' (phoenix sylvestris Roxb.) is sweet, nourishing, aphrodisiac, heavy and cold in potency. It is beneficial in wasting, trauma, burning fever, and disorders of [[vata]] and [[pitta]]. [127]

Common fig (Ficus carica Linn.) is nourishing, heavy, delays digestion, and is cold in potency. Sweet ''falsah/ parushaka'' (Grewia asiatia Linn.), and ''mohwah/madhuka'' (Madhuca indica J.F. Gmel.) are recommended in disorders of ''vata'' and ''pitta''. [128]

Common fig (Ficus carica Linn.) is nourishing, heavy, delays digestion, and is cold in potency. Sweet ''falsah/ parushaka'' (Grewia asiatia Linn.), and ''mohwah/madhuka'' (Madhuca indica J.F. Gmel.) are recommended in disorders of [[vata]] and [[pitta]]. [128]

Indian hog plum (Spondias pinnata Linn.P) is sweet, nourishing, strengthening, nourishing, heavy, slight unctuous, increases ''kapha'', is cold in potency, aphrodisiac and delayed in digestion. [129]

Indian hog plum (Spondias pinnata Linn.P) is sweet, nourishing, strengthening, nourishing, heavy, slight unctuous, increases [[kapha]], is cold in potency, aphrodisiac and delayed in digestion. [129]

The ripe fruits of palmyra/''talashasyani'' (Borassus flaballifa Linn.) and coconut/''narikelaphala'' (Cocus nucifera Linn.) are nourishing, unctuous, cold in potency, strengthening and sweet. [130]

The ripe fruits of palmyra/''talashasyani'' (Borassus flaballifa Linn.) and coconut/''narikelaphala'' (Cocus nucifera Linn.) are nourishing, unctuous, cold in potency, strengthening and sweet. [130]

The showy dillenia fruit/bhavyam (Dillenia indica Linn.) is sweet, acid, astringent in taste, delayed in digestion, heavy and cold in potency. It increases ''pitta'' and ''kapha'' and is astringent and a mouth-cleanser. [131]

The showy dillenia fruit/bhavyam (Dillenia indica Linn.) is sweet, acid, astringent in taste, delayed in digestion, heavy and cold in potency. It increases [[pitta]] and [[kapha]] and is astringent and a mouth-cleanser. [131]

The sour ''falsah'', grape, small jujube, the peach, wild jujube and small jack provoke or aggravate ''pitta'' and ''kapha''. [132]

The sour ''falsah'', grape, small jujube, the peach, wild jujube and small jack provoke or aggravate [[pitta]] and [[kapha]]. [132]

Fully ripe peach''/aruka'' (Prunus persica Batsch.) is not very hot. It is heavy, sweetish, palatable, nourishing, quickly digested and not very unwholesome. [133]

Fully ripe peach''/aruka'' (Prunus persica Batsch.) is not very hot. It is heavy, sweetish, palatable, nourishing, quickly digested and not very unwholesome. [133]

Of the two varieties of ''paravata'' fruits (Garcinia cowa Roxb.), one is sweet and cold in potency, and the other is sour and hot. It is known to be heavy and is effective in treating anorexia while stimulating ''agni''. [134]

Of the two varieties of ''paravata'' fruits (Garcinia cowa Roxb.), one is sweet and cold in potency, and the other is sour and hot. It is known to be heavy and is effective in treating anorexia while stimulating [[agni]]. [134]

The fruit of white teak (Gmelina arborea Roxb.) / ''kashmaryaphalam'' (Gmelina arborea Roxb.) is said to be slightly different in quality from showy dillenia. Similarly, sour mulberry/ ''amlatuda'' (Morus alba Linn.) differs in quality slghtly from ''falsah''. [135]

The fruit of white teak (Gmelina arborea Roxb.) / ''kashmaryaphalam'' (Gmelina arborea Roxb.) is said to be slightly different in quality from showy dillenia. Similarly, sour mulberry/ ''amlatuda'' (Morus alba Linn.) differs in quality slghtly from ''falsah''. [135]

The pear fruit/''tankam'' (Pyrus communis Linn.) is astringent and sweet in taste increases ''vata'' is heavy and cold in potency. The raw wood- apple/ ''kapittham'' (Feronia limonia (Linn.) Swingle adversely affects the voice, but neutralizes poison, is an astringent and increases ''vata''. [136]

The pear fruit/''tankam'' (Pyrus communis Linn.) is astringent and sweet in taste increases [[vata]] is heavy and cold in potency. The raw wood- apple/ ''kapittham'' (Feronia limonia (Linn.) Swingle adversely affects the voice, but neutralizes poison, is an astringent and increases [[vata]]. [136]

The ripe fruit of wood- apple being sweet, sour, astringent and fragrant, is relishing, is effective in treating discordance, acts as an antidote to poison, is an astringent and is heavy. [137]

The ripe fruit of wood- apple being sweet, sour, astringent and fragrant, is relishing, is effective in treating discordance, acts as an antidote to poison, is an astringent and is heavy. [137]

The ripe bael fruit/''bilvam'' (Aegle marmelos (L.) Correa ex Roxb.) is difficult of digestion, aggravator of all ''doshas'' and foul flatus. The immature beal, fruit is unctuous, hot, acute, digestive stimulant and is effective in treating ''kapha'' and ''vata''. [138]

The ripe bael fruit/''bilvam'' (Aegle marmelos (L.) Correa ex Roxb.) is difficult of digestion, aggravator of all [[dosha]] and foul flatus. The immature beal, fruit is unctuous, hot, acute, digestive stimulant and is effective in treating [[kapha]] and [[vata]]. [138]

While the young fruits of ''amra''/ mango (Mangifera indica Linn.) causes ''raktapitta'' and unripe mango increases ''pitta'', the fully ripe mango subdues ''vata'' and increases flesh, semen and strength. [139]

While the young fruits of ''amra''/ mango (Mangifera indica Linn.) causes ''raktapitta'' and unripe mango increases [[pitta]], the fully ripe mango subdues [[vata]] and increases flesh, semen and strength. [139]

The ''jambul'' (Syzygium cuminii Linn.Skeel) fruit is generally astringent and sweet in taste, heavy delayed in digestion and cold in potency. It is effective in treating ''kapha'' and ''pitta'', is an astringent and greatly increases ''vata'' [140]

The ''jambul'' (Syzygium cuminii Linn.Skeel) fruit is generally astringent and sweet in taste, heavy, delayed in digestion and cold in potency. It is effective in treating [[kapha]] and [[pitta]], is an astringent and greatly increases [[vata]] [140]

The small jujube (Ziziphus maruitiana Lam.) is a sweet, unctuous, laxative and is effective in treating ''vata'' and ''pitta''. The dried small jujube (Ziziphus Sp.) is effective in treating ''kapha'' and ''vata'' and is not contraindicated in ''pitta''. [141]

The small jujube (Ziziphus maruitiana Lam.) is a sweet, unctuous, laxative and is effective in treating [[vata]] and [[pitta]]. The dried small jujube (Ziziphus Sp.) is effective in treating [[kapha]] and [[vata]] and is not contraindicated in [[pitta]]. [141]

The ''sinchitika'' (a type of ''Badara'') fruit is astringent, sweet in taste, cold in potency and astringent in action. The ginkgo fruit (Grewia hirsuta Vahl.), caper berry (Capparis decidua Edgew.), scarlet-fruited gourd/ ''bimbi phala'' (Coccinia indica W & A), ''todan'' (Grewia species) and fruits of ''dhaman /dhanvana'' (Grewia tiliaefolia Vahl.) are sweet, slightly astringent in taste, cold in potency and are effective in curing ''pitta'' and ''kapha''. The fully ripe Indian jackfruit/''panasa'' (Artocarpus integrifolia Linn.f.), banana/''Mocha'' (Musa paradisiaca Linn.) and fruits of Indian ape flower tree/''rajadana phala'' (Mimusops hexandra Roxb.) are sweet, slightly astringent, unctuous, cold in potency and heavy [141-143]

The ''sinchitika'' (a type of ''Badara'') fruit is astringent, sweet in taste, cold in potency and astringent in action. The ginkgo fruit (Grewia hirsuta Vahl.), caper berry (Capparis decidua Edgew.), scarlet-fruited gourd/ ''bimbi phala'' (Coccinia indica W & A), ''todan'' (Grewia species) and fruits of ''dhaman /dhanvana'' (Grewia tiliaefolia Vahl.) are sweet, slightly astringent in taste, cold in potency and are effective in curing [[pitta]] and [[kapha]]. The fully ripe Indian jackfruit/''panasa'' (Artocarpus integrifolia Linn.f.), banana/''Mocha'' (Musa paradisiaca Linn.) and fruits of Indian ape flower tree/''rajadana phala'' (Mimusops hexandra Roxb.) are sweet, slightly astringent, unctuous, cold in potency and heavy [141-143]

The ''lavanga-lata'' / ''lavali phala'' (Luvunga scandens (Roxb.)) fruit, being astringent, limpid and fragrant, is an appetizer, savoury, cordial and increases ''vata''. [144]

The ''lavanga-lata'' / ''lavali phala'' (Luvunga scandens (Roxb.)) fruit, being astringent, limpid and fragrant, is an appetizer, savoury, cordial and increases [[vata]]. [144]

''Kadamba''/Nipam (Mitragyna parviflora (Roxb.) Korth), Indian dill/''Shatahvakam'' (Anethum sowa Roxb. ex Flem), tooth brush tree/''Peelu'' (Salvadora persica Linn.), screw pine/ ''trinashunyam'' (Pandanus odoratissimus Linn.f.), governor’s plum/''vikankatam'' (Flacourtia ramonthchi L. Herit) and puneala plum/''pracinamalaka'' (Flacourtia jangomas (Lour.) Raeusch) are indeed dispellers of discordance and is effective in treating the effects of poison. [145]

''Kadamba''/Nipam (Mitragyna parviflora (Roxb.) Korth), Indian dill/''Shatahvakam'' (Anethum sowa Roxb. ex Flem), tooth brush tree/''Peelu'' (Salvadora persica Linn.), screw pine/ ''trinashunyam'' (Pandanus odoratissimus Linn.f.), governor’s plum/''vikankatam'' (Flacourtia ramonthchi L. Herit) and puneala plum/''pracinamalaka'' (Flacourtia jangomas (Lour.) Raeusch) are indeed dispellers of discordance and is effective in treating the effects of poison. [145]

The fruit of zachum oil plant/''aingudam'' (Balanites aegyptiaca (Linn.) Delile), is bitter-sweet in taste, unctuous, hot and is effective in treating ''kapha'' and ''vata''. The riber ebony fruit/''tindukam'' (Diospyros embryopteris Pers.) is effective in treating ''kapha'' and ''pitta,'' astringent, sweet and light. The emblic myrobalan/''amalaka'' (Emblica officinalis Gaertn.)is regarded as possessing all the taste except the salt. [146-147]

The fruit of zachum oil plant/''aingudam'' (Balanites aegyptiaca (Linn.) Delile), is bitter-sweet in taste, unctuous, hot and is effective in treating [[kapha]] and [[vata]]. The riber ebony fruit/''tindukam'' (Diospyros embryopteris Pers.) is effective in treating [[kapha]] and [[pitta]], astringent, sweet and light. The emblic myrobalan/''amalaka'' (Emblica officinalis Gaertn.)is regarded as possessing all the taste except the salt. [146-147]

The belliric myrobalan/''bibhitaka'' (Terminalia bellirica Roxb.)is dry, sweet, astringent, acid and an excellent is effective in treating ''kapha'' and ''pitta'' and dispels the disorders of body-fluid, blood, flesh and fat. [148]

The belliric myrobalan/''bibhitaka'' (Terminalia bellirica Roxb.)is dry, sweet, astringent, acid and an excellent is effective in treating [[kapha]] and [[pitta]] and dispels the disorders of body-fluid, blood, flesh and fat. [148]

The pomegranate/''dadima'' (Punica granatum Linn.) is effective in treating hoarseness of voice, hyper-secretion of mucus, and disorders of ''pitta'' and ''vata''. It is sweet, astringent and sour in taste, an appetizer, unctuous, hot, cordial and not antagonistic to ''kapha'' and ''pitta''. The pomegranate which is dry and acid aggravates ''pitta'' and ''vata'', the sweet one is effective in treating ''pitta''. So, the qualities of pomegranate are described first. [149-151]

The pomegranate/''dadima'' (Punica granatum Linn.) is effective in treating hoarseness of voice, hyper-secretion of mucus, and disorders of [[pitta]] and [[vata]]. It is sweet, astringent and sour in taste, an appetizer, unctuous, hot, cordial and not antagonistic to [[kapha]] and [[pitta]]. The pomegranate which is dry and acid aggravates [[pitta]] and [[vata]], the sweet one is effective in treating [[pitta]]. So, the qualities of pomegranate are described first. [149-151]

The kokum-butter fruit/''vrikshamlam'' (Garcinia indica Choisy) is an astringent, dry and hot and is good for ''vata'' and ''kapha'' disorders. The ripe tamarind/''amlika'' (Tamarindus indica Linn.) fruit is slightly different in quality. The ''amlavetasa'' (Hippophae rhamnoides sub sp. salicifolia) also possesses the same qualities and is a laxative. [152]

The kokum-butter fruit/''vrikshamlam'' (Garcinia indica Choisy) is an astringent, dry and hot and is good for [[vata]] and [[kapha]] disorders. The ripe tamarind/''amlika'' (Tamarindus indica Linn.) fruit is slightly different in quality. The amlavetasa (Hippophae rhamnoides sub sp. salicifolia) also possesses the same qualities and is a laxative. [152]

The filament of the citron flower/''matulunga'' (Citrus medica Linn.) is indicated in intestinal colic, anorexia, constipation, weak digestive fire, chronic alcoholism, hiccups, dyspnea, cough, vomiting, disorders of stools and in all diseases born of ''vata'' and ''kapha''. The filament of the citron is light but the rest of the parts are heavy. [153-154]

The filament of the citron flower/''matulunga'' (Citrus medica Linn.) is indicated in intestinal colic, anorexia, constipation, weak digestive fire, chronic alcoholism, hiccups, dyspnea, cough, vomiting, disorders of stools and in all diseases born of [[vata]] and [[kapha]]. The filament of the citron is light but the rest of the parts are heavy. [153-154]

The long zedoary/''karchuh'' (Curcuma zedoaria Rosc.) fruit, without the rind, is palatable, appetizing, cordial, fragrant, is effective in treating ''kapha'' and ''vata'' and is beneficial in cases of dyspnea, hiccup and piles. [155]

The long zedoary/''karchuh'' (Curcuma zedoaria Rosc.) fruit, without the rind, is palatable, appetizing, cordial, fragrant, is effective in treating [[kapha]] and [[vata]] and is beneficial in cases of dyspnea, hiccup and piles. [155]

The common orange fruit/''nagarangaphala'' (Citrus reticulata Blanco) is sweet, slightly sour, cordial, appetizer, difficult to digest, is effective in treating ''vata'' and is heavy to digest. [156]

The common orange fruit/''nagarangaphala'' (Citrus reticulata Blanco) is sweet, slightly sour, cordial, appetizer, difficult to digest, is effective in treating [[vata]] and is heavy to digest. [156]

The almond (Prunus amygdalus Batsch. Variety sativa (sweet)), green almond/ ''abhisuka'' (Pistacia vera Linn.), walnut/''akshota'' (Juglans regia Linn.), edible pine/''Mukulaka'' (Baliospermum montanum (Willd.) Muell-Arg), ''chilgoza'' pine/''nikochaka'' (Pinus gerardiana wallich.) , and apricot/''urumana''(Prunus armeniaca Linn.), are heavy to digest, hot in potency, unctuous, sweet, strengthening, are effective in curing ''vata'', nourishing, aphrodisiac and aggravate ''kapha'' and ''pitta''. Buchanan’s mango/''priyala'' (Buchanania lanzan Spreng) should be considered similar in action to the above except in the qualities of being hot. [157-158]

The almond (Prunus amygdalus Batsch. Variety sativa (sweet)), green almond/ ''abhisuka'' (Pistacia vera Linn.), walnut/''akshota'' (Juglans regia Linn.), edible pine/''Mukulaka'' (Baliospermum montanum (Willd.) Muell-Arg), ''chilgoza'' pine/''nikochaka'' (Pinus gerardiana wallich.) , and apricot/''urumana''(Prunus armeniaca Linn.), are heavy to digest, hot in potency, unctuous, sweet, strengthening, are effective in curing [[vata]], nourishing, aphrodisiac and aggravate [[kapha]] and [[pitta]]. Buchanan’s mango/''priyala'' (Buchanania lanzan Spreng) should be considered similar in action to the above except in the qualities of being hot. [157-158]

The sabestan plum / ''shleshmantakaphala'' (Cordia dichotoma Forst.f.) increases ''kapha'', is sweet, cold in potency and heavy. The alangy / ''ankotaphala'' (Alangium salviifolium (Linn. F.) Wang.) increases ''kapha'', is heavy, delayed in the intestines, and is effective in treating excessive heat. [159]

The sabestan plum / ''shleshmantakaphala'' (Cordia dichotoma Forst.f.) increases [[kapha]], is sweet, cold in potency and heavy. The alangy / ''ankotaphala'' (Alangium salviifolium (Linn. F.) Wang.) increases [[kapha]], is heavy, delayed in the intestines, and is effective in treating excessive heat. [159]

The ''shami'' fruit Prosopis spicigera Linn.) is heavy, hot, sweet, dry and depilatory, while the fruit of the Indian beech/''karanja'' (Pongamia pinnata Pierre) is moves slowly through the intestines and is not adverse to ''vata'' and ''kapha''. [160]

The ''shami'' fruit Prosopis spicigera Linn.) is heavy, hot, sweet, dry and depilatory, while the fruit of the Indian beech/''karanja'' (Pongamia pinnata Pierre) is moves slowly through the intestines and is not adverse to [[vata]] and [[kapha]]. [160]

The Indian hog-plum/''amrataka'' (Spondias pinnata (Linn.f) Kurz), lemon/''Dantashatha'' (Citrus limon (Linn.) Burm.f.), bengal currant/''karamardaka'' (Carissa spinarum Linn.), and common orange/''airavata'' (Citrus sinensis (Linn.) Osbeck) are sour and cause ''raktapitta''. [161]

The Indian hog-plum/''amrataka'' (Spondias pinnata (Linn.f) Kurz), lemon/''Dantashatha'' (Citrus limon (Linn.) Burm.f.), bengal currant/''karamardaka'' (Carissa spinarum Linn.), and common orange/''airavata'' (Citrus sinensis (Linn.) Osbeck) are sour and cause ''raktapitta''. [161]

The eggplant/aubergine/brinjal /''vartaku'' (Solanum melongena Linn.) is effective in treating ''vata'', is an appetizer, and is pungent and bitter. The Boxwood gardenia/''parpatakaphala'' (Gardenia latifolia Ait) fruit aggravates ''vata'' and is effective in treating ''kapha'' and ''pitta''. [162]

The eggplant/aubergine/brinjal /''vartaku'' (Solanum melongena Linn.) is effective in treating [[vata]], is an appetizer, and is pungent and bitter. The Boxwood gardenia/''parpatakaphala'' (Gardenia latifolia Ait) fruit aggravates [[vata]] and is effective in treating [[kapha]] and [[pitta]]. [162]

The ''akshiki'' fruit (Morinda tinctoria Roxb.), is effective in treating ''pitta'' and ''kapha'', is sour in taste and increases ''vata''. The fruits of the holy fig/''ashvattha'' (Ficus religiosa Linn.), country fig/''udumbaraphala'' (Ficus glomerata Roxb.), yellow barked fig/''plaksha''(Ficus lacor Buch- Ham) and banyan/ ''nyagrodhaphala''(Ficus benghalensis Linn.)are sweet, sour after digestion, is effective in treating ''pitta'' and ''kapha'', astringent, sweet and sour in taste, promotive of ''vata'' and heavy. [163-164]

The ''akshiki'' fruit (Morinda tinctoria Roxb.), is effective in treating [[pitta]] and [[kapha]], is sour in taste and increases [[vata]]. The fruits of the holy fig/''ashvattha'' (Ficus religiosa Linn.), country fig/''udumbaraphala'' (Ficus glomerata Roxb.), yellow barked fig/''plaksha''(Ficus lacor Buch- Ham) and banyan/ ''nyagrodhaphala''(Ficus benghalensis Linn.)are sweet, sour after digestion, is effective in treating [[pitta]] and [[kapha]], astringent, sweet and sour in taste, promotive of [[vata]] and heavy. [163-164]

The marking-nut/''bhallataka'' (Semecarpus anacardium Linn.f) is caustic like fire but the pulp of the fruit is sweet and cold in potency. Thus, is described the fifth section about fruits generally in use. [165]

The marking-nut/''bhallataka'' (Semecarpus anacardium Linn.f) is caustic like fire but the pulp of the fruit is sweet and cold in potency. Thus, is described the fifth section about fruits generally in use. [165]