Spondias pinnata, Amrata Hog Plum, Wild MangoAmrata  (Bark); Amrataka (Fruit) (Ayurveda)Mambulichi (Siddha) Spondias pinnataN. Witsen, H. de Jager, Plantae Javanicae pictae, ex Java transmissae anno MDCC (1700) Spondias pinnata fruit(Photo by Dinesh Valke) (Wikimedia) Botanical name: Spondias pinnata (syn. S. mangifera, S. acuminata)A ‘Greater’ variety is derived from S. cytherea Parts used: Principally the Stem-barkAlso Fruit, Gum and Leaf Temperature & Taste: Cool, dry. Sour, Sweet, Astringent Classification: 4c. CARDIAC Uses: 1. Clears Heat and Damp, Stops Leakage:-diarrhea, dysentery (with or without Blood)-Gonorrhea, Leukorrhea2. Clears Liver Heat:-hoarse or sore throat-Indigestion from Bile-Burning syndrome; Bile diseases-Hepato-protective3. Clears Deficient Heat:-Consumption, Wasting-Hypoglycemic effects4. Benefits the Heart:-Heart tonic-it is included in the group of drugs that promote cheerfulness in Ayurveda5. Externally:-topically for Earache-Wounds from poison arrows-leaf paste is applied to rheumatismUNRIPE WILD MANGO FRUIT:-treats Vata (Wind) diseases, neuralgia, rheumatism etc.-relieves indigestion, moves the bowelsRIPE WILD MANGO FRUIT:-cooling, sweet, nourishing and strengthening-Balances Vata (Wind) and Pitta (Bile) Dose: The bark and gum have similar uses, the gum is more demulcent.Decoction: Stem-bark: 5–10 gramsPowder: 1–3 gramsFruit Juice: 10–15mls. Comment: 1. The tree and its properties are similar to Mango. It was previously classified as Mangifera spp.2. The Fruit pulp is stomachic, acid and astringent. Used for…

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