Amalvet अम्लवेत
Acidozeyfolia
Part used: Fruit
| Rasa (taste) | Tikta (Bitter), Kashaya (Astringent) |
|---|---|
| Guna (qualities) | Laghu (Light), Ruksha (Dry) |
| Virya (potency) | Ushna (Hot) |
| Vipaka | Katu (Pungent) |
| Dosha | Balances Kapha & Vata |
| Prabhava | Classical systemic action |
Key takeaways
- Botanical name: Acidozeyfolia
- Part used: Fruit
- Dosha action: Balances Kapha & Vata
- Typical dose: As part of the compound formulation in which it appears.
Amalvet in other languages
Introduction
Amalvet is a sour fruit drug used in Indian practice as a Deepana and Anulomana agent — it kindles digestion and moves wind downward.
Its botanical identity is uncertain in the source material. The name is applied regionally to Garcinia pedunculata, to Rumex vesicarius and to other sour fruits, and the botanical given in the manufacturing sheet does not correspond to an accepted binomial. We have flagged it for verification rather than assert an identity we cannot support.
Classification
Botanical identity pending verification. By the properties assigned to it in practice: Rasa Amla; Guna Laghu, Ruksha; Virya Ushna; Vipaka Amla. Pacifies Vata and Kapha; increases Pitta.
Uses & benefits
Used for poor appetite, abdominal distension and sluggish digestion, on the classical principle that sour taste is Deepana and Rochana. In this catalogue it appears in Kankayan Vati among the digestive constituents.
Amalvet for appetite and wind
Sour and warming, used where digestion is slow and wind is trapped — the same rationale as other sour fruit drugs in the digestive compounds.
A note on identity
Because the botanical source is not settled, this entry describes the drug's role in the formulation rather than making claims about a specific species.
Dosage — how much to take
As part of the compound formulation in which it appears. Independent dosing is not given here pending botanical confirmation.
Dosage varies with age, constitution and condition — confirm with a qualified Vaidya.
Traditional uses — questions answered from the classical texts
Answers are drawn from the citations and properties recorded for this drug. No chapter-and-verse reference appears that the record does not carry.
What is Amalvet traditionally used for in Ayurveda?
Used for poor appetite, abdominal distension and sluggish digestion, on the classical principle that sour taste is Deepana and Rochana. In this catalogue it appears in Kankayan Vati among the digestive constituents.
What are the Ayurvedic properties of Amalvet?
Rasa Tikta (Bitter), Kashaya (Astringent), Guna Laghu (Light), Ruksha (Dry), Virya Ushna (Hot), Vipaka Katu (Pungent). Dosha action: Balances Kapha & Vata. Prabhava: Classical systemic action.
Why is Amalvet classified the way it is?
In dravya-guna a drug's dosha action follows from its taste, qualities, potency and post-digestive effect. Amalvet carries Ushna (Hot) virya and Katu (Pungent) vipaka, which together give the recorded action: Balances Kapha & Vata.
Which part of Amalvet is used medicinally?
The part used is Fruit.
How much Amalvet is taken, and how?
As part of the compound formulation in which it appears. Independent dosing is not given here pending botanical confirmation. Dosage varies with age, constitution and condition — confirm it with a qualified Vaidya.
When should Amalvet be avoided?
Sour and heating; increases Pitta and is avoided in hyperacidity and peptic ulcer. Because the botanical identity is unconfirmed, this drug should be used only within the finished formulation from a licensed manufacturer, not sourced loose.
Where does Amalvet grow?
Not stated pending botanical confirmation.
Classical references
- Identity unverified — Pending botanical confirmation
The binomial given in the manufacturing sheet does not match an accepted name. Flagged for the Vaidya team to confirm the intended species before this monograph is completed.
Safety & precautions
Sour and heating; increases Pitta and is avoided in hyperacidity and peptic ulcer. Because the botanical identity is unconfirmed, this drug should be used only within the finished formulation from a licensed manufacturer, not sourced loose.
Where it grows
Not stated pending botanical confirmation.
Frequently asked questions
Why is the botanical name missing?
Because the name recorded in the manufacturing sheet does not correspond to an accepted botanical binomial, and several different sour fruits are sold regionally as Amalvet. We would rather flag that than print an identity we cannot stand behind.
Is the formulation affected?
The finished product is made to its own specification. This page simply does not yet assert which species the ingredient is, and it is marked for confirmation.
