Shaddock

(Shaddock)
Sanskrit: मधुकर्कटी • Botanical: Citrus decumana Linn.

Madhukarkati (Shaddock/Pomelo/Chakotra) is the largest citrus fruit. The tree grows in many parts of India. The fruit has a thick rind and segmented flesh. The flesh is sweet-sour and refreshing. The fruit is eaten fresh. The rind is used in marmalade. The various citrus fruits including Grape fruit are related to this species. The essential oil from the rind (Neroli oil) is fragrant. Dose: As food. Verse: 52.

Ayurvedic Properties

Taste (Rasa)
Sour (Amla), Sweet (Madhura)
Quality (Guna)
Heavy (Guru)
Potency (Virya)
Cold (Sheeta)
Post-digestive (Vipaka)
Sweet (Madhura)
Key Constituents
Vitamin C, Citric acid, Naringin, Limonoids
Also Known As
English: Shaddock, Pomelo, Pummelo
Sanskrit: मधुकर्कटी
Hindi: चकोतरा, सदापल

What is Shaddock (Chakotra / चकोतरा)?

Madhukarkati (Shaddock/Pomelo/Chakotra) is the largest citrus fruit. The tree grows in many parts of India. The fruit has a thick rind and segmented flesh. The flesh is sweet-sour and refreshing. The fruit is eaten fresh. The rind is used in marmalade. The various citrus fruits including Grape fruit are related to this species. The essential oil from the rind (Neroli oil) is fragrant. Dose: As food. Verse: 52.

Source: Bhavaprakash Nighantu, Varga 6

Therapeutic Actions (Karma)

  • Trishnanigrahana (quenches thirst)
  • Deepana (appetizer)

Source: Bhavaprakash Nighantu, Varga 6

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