Amalbedha
Amalbedha
Amalbedha or Amlavetasa is an evergreen tree that is native to parts of Myanmar and northeastern India.
Traditionally, Amalbedha is used to improve digestion because of its digestive properties. Amalbedha helps in weight loss by lowering blood cholesterol and triglycerides levels due to its antioxidant properties. The dried Amalbedha fruit can be added to the diet to get the benefits of Amalbedha.
Amalbedha also helps in managing diabetes by lowering blood glucose levels due to its antioxidant properties. The antioxidants present in Amalbedha also prevents liver damage and shows hepatoprotective property[2-4][6].
Traditionally, Amalbedha is used to improve digestion because of its digestive properties. Amalbedha helps in weight loss by lowering blood cholesterol and triglycerides levels due to its antioxidant properties. The dried Amalbedha fruit can be added to the diet to get the benefits of Amalbedha.
Amalbedha also helps in managing diabetes by lowering blood glucose levels due to its antioxidant properties. The antioxidants present in Amalbedha also prevents liver damage and shows hepatoprotective property[2-4][6].
What are the synonyms of Amalbedha?
Garcinia pedunculata, Borthekera, Tikul, Tikur, Thaikal, Chaarigehuli, Pulivanchi, Pullaprabbali, Vrntamlaphala[1].
What is the source of Amalbedha?
Plant Based
Benefits of Amalbedha
1. Indigestion
Indigestion means the state of incomplete process of digestion on ingested food. The main reason for indigestion is Agnimandya (weak digestive fire). Amalbedha helps manage indigestion due to its Deepan (appetizer) and Pachan (digestive) properties. It enhances the Agni (digestive fire) and improves digestion.
2. Asthma
The main Doshas involved in Asthma are Vata and Kapha. The vitiated ‘Vata’ combines with deranged ‘Kapha dosha’ in the lungs obstructing the respiratory passages. This causes difficulty in breathing and wheezing sounds from the chest. This condition is known as Swas Roga (Asthma). Amalbedha helps manage Asthma due to its Kapha-Vata balancing properties. These properties also help remove the obstruction in the respiratory pathways, thereby making breathing easy.
3. Piles
Piles are known as Arsh in Ayurveda which is caused by an unhealthy diet and a sedentary lifestyle. This leads to an impairment of all the three doshas, and mainly Vata dosha. An aggravated Vata causes a low digestive fire, leading to persistent constipation. This causes swelling in the veins in the rectum area that causes pile mass. Amalbedha helps manage piles due to its Deepan (appetizer) and Pachan (digestive) properties. It prevents constipation by maintaining healthy digestion and also prevent piles.
Indigestion means the state of incomplete process of digestion on ingested food. The main reason for indigestion is Agnimandya (weak digestive fire). Amalbedha helps manage indigestion due to its Deepan (appetizer) and Pachan (digestive) properties. It enhances the Agni (digestive fire) and improves digestion.
2. Asthma
The main Doshas involved in Asthma are Vata and Kapha. The vitiated ‘Vata’ combines with deranged ‘Kapha dosha’ in the lungs obstructing the respiratory passages. This causes difficulty in breathing and wheezing sounds from the chest. This condition is known as Swas Roga (Asthma). Amalbedha helps manage Asthma due to its Kapha-Vata balancing properties. These properties also help remove the obstruction in the respiratory pathways, thereby making breathing easy.
3. Piles
Piles are known as Arsh in Ayurveda which is caused by an unhealthy diet and a sedentary lifestyle. This leads to an impairment of all the three doshas, and mainly Vata dosha. An aggravated Vata causes a low digestive fire, leading to persistent constipation. This causes swelling in the veins in the rectum area that causes pile mass. Amalbedha helps manage piles due to its Deepan (appetizer) and Pachan (digestive) properties. It prevents constipation by maintaining healthy digestion and also prevent piles.
How to use Amalbedha
1. Amalbedha Powder
a. Take a few dried fruits of Amalbedha.
b. Grind them to make powder out of it.
c. Consume it regularly (as directed by the physician) to get rid of the digestive problems like indigestion.
2. Amalbedha Juice
a. Take few mature Amalbedha fruit and separate its pulp.
b. Put it in a juicer and prepare a healthy juice.
c. Consume 5-10 ml (or as directed by the physician) of this juice to get rid of the symptoms of asthma.
a. Take a few dried fruits of Amalbedha.
b. Grind them to make powder out of it.
c. Consume it regularly (as directed by the physician) to get rid of the digestive problems like indigestion.
2. Amalbedha Juice
a. Take few mature Amalbedha fruit and separate its pulp.
b. Put it in a juicer and prepare a healthy juice.
c. Consume 5-10 ml (or as directed by the physician) of this juice to get rid of the symptoms of asthma.
Frequently asked questions
Modern Science View
Yes, Amalbedha fruit can be eaten raw or cooked. Generally, the fruit is sliced, sun-dried and preserved to be used in delicacies. It can also be added to curries to add some sourness.
Modern Science View
Yes, Amalbedha is available in the market in various forms like dry Amalbedha fruit or Amalbedha herbal tea. It can be purchased either online or from the market.
References
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