Amlavetas (Amlavetasa) - Ayurvedic Properties & Benefits

Macroscopic: A medium to large evergreen tree reaching 10–15 meters with a fluted trunk and short spreading branches. Leaves are simple, opposite, obo...

Amlavetas (Amlavetasa)

Macroscopic: A medium to large evergreen tree reaching 10–15 meters with a fluted trunk and short spreading branches. Leaves are simple, opposite, obo...

Botanical name: Garcinia pedunculata. Also known as: Indian Sour Mangosteen, Wild Mangosteen, Amlaveda, Amalvet, Bor-thekera, Amlavetas, Amlataka, Amlatana, Amlata), Amlavetasa, Vetasamla, Chukrika, Garocha, Thekera, Amlokhi, Thaikal, Kodampuli, Kodukkaipuli, Iravipuli, Kudampuli, Simachinta, Stalked Mangosteen, Kundal, Heibung.

Properties

Inhibition of ATP citrate lyase, reducing the conversion of carbohydrates into fatty acids and cholesterol, Potent antioxidant activity through free radical scavenging by phenolic and flavonoid constituents, Anti-inflammatory action via inhibition of pro-inflammatory mediators and enzymes like COX-2, Antibacterial activity against Gram-positive and Gram-negative pathogens, particularly through xanthone derivatives, Hypolipidemic effects by modulating lipid metabolism and reducing serum triglyceride levels

Dosage

Fruit Juice: 5-10 ml; Fruit Powder: 3-6 g

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Clinical evidence

Amlavetas (Garcinia pedunculata) is traditionally used in Ayurveda for digestive and metabolic health, but verified human clinical trials are currently absent from major databases like PubMed. Existing evidence is primarily derived from randomized controlled animal studies. These trials demonstrate significant potential for managing metabolic disorders, including a 42% reduction in hyperglycemia (PMID: 29234381) and a 60% reduction in body weight gain in high-fat diet models (PMID: 27642282). Toxicity assessments indicate the fruit is safe and potentially hepatoprotective at therapeutic doses (PMID: 28243309). Human data is limited to small-scale case studies and polyherbal observations.

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