Sapota (N/A (No classical Ayurvedic reference found for Manilkara zapota in provided texts))
Sapota (Manilkara zapota), also known as 'chikoo' or 'sapodilla,' is a tropical fruit tree native to Mexico, Central America, and the Caribbean. While primarily consumed for its sweet, nutritious fruit, various parts of the plant (fruit, leaves, bark, ...
Botanical name: Manilkara zapota.
Classical attributes
- Virya: []
- Vipaka: []
Dosha effects
- vata: unknown
- kapha: unknown
- pitta: unknown
Clinical evidence
Human clinical evidence for Manilkara zapota is limited, with a significant lack of high-quality randomized controlled trials (RCTs). Preclinical studies show promising bioactivities in areas such as antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and antidiabetic effects, but robust human validation is critically needed to establish therapeutic efficacy and optimal dosing for specific health conditions. Therefore, meta-analyses of multiple RCTs are not available, and databases tracking extensive RCTs for this specific herb do not exist.