Phalsa

(Dhamani)
Sanskrit: धामन • Botanical: Grewia tiliaefolia Vahl.

Parushaka (Phalsa) is a small tree or shrub found throughout the plains of India. The fruit is small, round, dark purple when ripe and has a sweet-sour taste. It is a popular summer fruit, eaten fresh or as sherbet. The fruit juice is cooling, thirst-quenching and excellent in summer heat. It is useful in Raktapitta (bleeding disorders) and Daha (burning sensation). The fruit is seasonal, available in May-June. The bark is demulcent. Dose: Fruit as food; sherbet freely. Verses: 37.

Ayurvedic Properties

Taste (Rasa)
Astringent (Kashaya), Sweet (Madhura)
Quality (Guna)
Heavy (Guru)
Potency (Virya)
Cold (Sheeta)
Post-digestive (Vipaka)
Sweet (Madhura)
Key Constituents
Tannins, Mucilage
Also Known As
English: Dhamani, Dhaman
Sanskrit: धामन, धन्वन
Hindi: धामिन

What is Phalsa (Phalsa / फालसा)?

Parushaka (Phalsa) is a small tree or shrub found throughout the plains of India. The fruit is small, round, dark purple when ripe and has a sweet-sour taste. It is a popular summer fruit, eaten fresh or as sherbet. The fruit juice is cooling, thirst-quenching and excellent in summer heat. It is useful in Raktapitta (bleeding disorders) and Daha (burning sensation). The fruit is seasonal, available in May-June. The bark is demulcent. Dose: Fruit as food; sherbet freely. Verses: 37.

Source: Bhavaprakash Nighantu, Varga 6

Therapeutic Actions (Karma)

  • Trishnanigrahana (quenches thirst)
  • Dahaprashamana (relieves burning)
  • Raktapittahara (alleviates bleeding)

Source: Bhavaprakash Nighantu, Varga 6

Phalsa by Condition

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

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Phalsa for Male Sexual Health

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