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Tinduka

तिन्दुक (Tinduka / Sphoorjaka / Kendu)

Botanical: Diospyros malabarica • Common: Malabar Ebony / Black-and-White Ebony

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Dravyaguna Bio-energetic Matrix

Classical pharmacological energetics from Charaka Samhita & Bhavaprakasha Nighantu.

Rasa (Taste)

Kashaya (Intensely Astringent), Tikta (Bitter)

Virya (Potency)

Sheeta (Cooling)

Vipaka (Post-Digestive)

Katu (Pungent)

Guna (Qualities)

Guru (Heavy), Ruksha (Dry)

Doshic Action Pacifies Pitta & Kapha

Tridoshic Modulation

Botanical Monograph & Classical Overview

Unripe Tinduka fruit is so rich in astringent pectin and tannins that boatmen traditionally used its gum to caulk boats and preserve nets. In the gut, it forms an instantaneous protective seal over ulcerated mucosal walls.

🎯 Therapeutic Indications & Health Benefits

Key clinical applications documented in clinical Ayurvedic literature.

• Severe Chronic Diarrhea, Dysentery & Intestinal Ulceration
• Non-healing Burn Wounds & Bedsores (Bark Decocotion Wash)
• Bleeding Hemorrhoids, Epistaxis & Menorrhagia
• Fractures & Callus Consolidation

⚠️ Precautions, Contraindications & Safe Usage

Unripe fruit is intensely constipating; do not take in spastic constipation.

Statutory Health Disclaimer: The botanical and energetic descriptions provided on this page are for classical educational purposes only and are not a substitute for professional clinical medical advice, diagnosis, or prescription. Consult a qualified, registered Ayurvedic doctor before introducing therapeutic dosages.

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