Amra Vetasa

(Indian Rhubarb)
Sanskrit: आम्रवेतस • Botanical: Rheum emodi Wall.

Amra Vetasa is described among the sour fruits. It is identified with Indian Rhubarb or related Polygonaceae species. The root is used as a purgative and in digestive disorders. It is sour and astringent. Used in small doses as a stomachic and in larger doses as a purgative. Dose: Root powder 1/2 to 1 masha. Verse: 55.

Ayurvedic Properties

Taste (Rasa)
Sour (Amla), Astringent (Kashaya)
Quality (Guna)
Light (Laghu), Dry (Ruksha)
Potency (Virya)
Hot (Ushna)
Post-digestive (Vipaka)
Sour (Amla)
Key Constituents
Chrysophanol, Emodin, Rhein, Tannins
Also Known As
English: Indian Rhubarb
Sanskrit: आम्रवेतस
Hindi: रेवन्दचीनी

What is Amra Vetasa (Ambavatas / आम्रवेतस)?

Amra Vetasa is described among the sour fruits. It is identified with Indian Rhubarb or related Polygonaceae species. The root is used as a purgative and in digestive disorders. It is sour and astringent. Used in small doses as a stomachic and in larger doses as a purgative. Dose: Root powder 1/2 to 1 masha. Verse: 55.

Source: Bhavaprakash Nighantu, Varga 6

Therapeutic Actions (Karma)

  • Deepana (appetizer)
  • Virechana (purgative)

Source: Bhavaprakash Nighantu, Varga 6

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