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Alleviates Abdominal Pain
Karmard (Karonda)
Carissa Carandas is an evergreen thorny shrub belongs to Apocynaceae family, which is commonly known as karonda.
Medicinal Plant
Karmard (Karonda)
Carissa Carandas is an evergreen thorny shrub belongs to Apocynaceae family, which is commonly known as karonda.
Carissa Carandas is an evergreen thorny shrub belongs to Apocynaceae family, which is commonly known as karonda. It has small berry-shaped fruits, used as additive in many pickles or as a spice in northern India. It is drought-resistant plant that can be grown in a wide range of different types of soils.
Scientific Name
Carissa Carandas
Family
Apocynaceae
Common Name
Karonda
Botanical Description
About the Karmard Plant
.Evergreen shrub with paired thorns
.Leaves – ovate, simple, opposite
.Flower – white, corymbs
.Fruit – globose- berry type
.Seed – two in number, compressed
Ayurvedic Properties
Rasa · Guna · Virya · Vipaka
Pharmacological action - antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, antidiabetic, antimicrobial and antifungal properties.
RASA
RASA
amalam
amalam
GUNA
GUNA
guru
guru
VIRYA
VIRYA
ushna
ushna
VIPAKA
VIPAKA
katu
katu
| Sanskrit | Sanskrit Value | English | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| RASA | amalam | RASA | amalam |
| GUNA | guru | GUNA | guru |
| VIRYA | ushna | VIRYA | ushna |
| VIPAKA | katu | VIPAKA | katu |
Chemical Composition
Phytochemical Constituents
Karonda is known to possess an extensive range of phytochemicals and bioactive compounds from different plant parts like 2-acetyl phenol, lignan, carinol, sesquiterpenes (carissone, carindone), lupeol, β-sitosterol, 16β-hydroxy betulinic acid, α-amyrin, β-sitosterol glycoside, and des-N-methyl – norcocaine .
Health Benefits
Therapeutic Benefits of Karmard
From classical Ayurvedic indications to modern phytotherapeutic insights — explore the spectrum of wellness benefits this herb has to offer.
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Rich in fiber, the fruit is extremely beneficial for treating abdominal problems. Dried fruit powder can be mixed with water and consumed to ease the stomach tissues and help eliminate indigestion, gas, and bloating.
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Improves Digestion
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The presence of pectin in the fruit makes it beneficial for improving digestion. The soluble fiber improves the functioning of digestive system, thereby improving appetite as well and curbing untimely cravings.
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Reduces Fever
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With an ample amount of vitamin C present in the fruit, karonda has been used since ages for treating fever. Being rich in antioxidants, the tasty fruit helps in bringing down the fever by fighting off the infections. Consuming ripe or dried fruit vastly helps to manage fevers.
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Strengthens Cardiac Muscles
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Drinking the juice of karonda fruit is extremely beneficial for cardiac health. Consume a glass of the fruit juice two or three times a week, to strengthen cardiac muscles, lower the risk of heart diseases like heart attack and hypertension as well as ensure optimal blood circulation to all organs in the body.
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Treats Inflammation
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Karonda fruit can help reduce and treat inflammation. Being anti-inflammatory in nature, consuming the fruit can help suppress the formation of the toxic agents in the body.