Badam

(Indian Almond)
Sanskrit: बादाम • Botanical: Terminalia catappa Linn.

Badam (Indian Almond/Terminalia catappa) is a large spreading coastal tree. The kernel of the fruit is edible and tastes similar to true almonds. The bark is astringent. This should not be confused with the true almond (Prunus amygdalus). The leaves turn red before falling and are decorative. The kernel is nutritive but smaller and harder to extract than true almond. Dose: Kernel as food. Verse mentioned.

Ayurvedic Properties

Taste (Rasa)
Sweet (Madhura)
Quality (Guna)
Heavy (Guru), Unctuous (Snigdha)
Potency (Virya)
Cold (Sheeta)
Post-digestive (Vipaka)
Sweet (Madhura)
Key Constituents
In bark (Fixed oil, Protein, Tannins)
Also Known As
English: Indian Almond, Country Almond
Sanskrit: बादाम, वाटामी
Hindi: देसी बादाम, जंगली बादाम

What is Badam (Terminalia / बदरमंडल)?

Badam (Indian Almond/Terminalia catappa) is a large spreading coastal tree. The kernel of the fruit is edible and tastes similar to true almonds. The bark is astringent. This should not be confused with the true almond (Prunus amygdalus). The leaves turn red before falling and are decorative. The kernel is nutritive but smaller and harder to extract than true almond. Dose: Kernel as food. Verse mentioned.

Source: Bhavaprakash Nighantu, Varga 6

Therapeutic Actions (Karma)

  • Vrishya (aphrodisiac)
  • Brinhana (nourishing)

Source: Bhavaprakash Nighantu, Varga 6

Badam by Condition

Explore how Badam is used for specific health concerns — with dosage, preparation methods, and classical references for each.

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Badam for Male Sexual Health

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