Pomegranate (Dadima)
Dadima
The sweet-sour pomegranate praised as tridoshic, appetising and light, favouring the heart and digestion. Used for weak digestion, diarrhoea, thirst and as a cardiac and haematinic tonic.
reduces Vatareduces Pittaneutral for Kapha
Ayurvedic properties
- Rasa (taste): sweet, sour, astringent
- Virya (energy): cooling
- Vipaka (post-digestive): sweet
- Guna (qualities): light, unctuous
Traditionally used for
- weak digestion
- diarrhoea
- excessive thirst
- cardiac weakness
Contraindications & cautions
- very sour varieties aggravate pitta
Possible interactions
- may inhibit CYP3A/CYP2C9 (juice); caution with some drugs
Evidence notes
Traditional tridoshic fruit; juice studied for antioxidant and cardiovascular benefits; juice may affect drug metabolism.
Regulatory notes
Common food and juice; note potential juice-drug interactions.
Classical sources
- Bhavaprakasha — Nighantu — Amradiphala varga
Educational information about Ayurveda — not a medical diagnosis or treatment. Consult a qualified professional before starting any herb, supplement, or therapy.