Panasha

Description

1.Morphology : A huge tree grows 15 – 20 mts. high. Leaves – simple,alternate, thick with three veins. Flowers – unisexual. Fruit – multiple, 10-20 cms. long and 16-30 cm. broad having thorns all over the surface. It weighs about 5 to 20 kg. Pulp of unripe fruit is white while that of ripe is yellow. ✓Seeds – 2.5 to 3 cm. long, slightly triangular and contains oil. It bears flowers in November and fruits in April and May. Fruits also hang from the trunk. Fruits and seeds are edible Seeds are roasted and eaten while fibrous part is cooked as vegetable.Fruits come in a wide range of sizes, shapes, and colors. The tiny floating plants known as water-meal are only 1 to 2 mm (0.04 to 0.08 in) wide and have very small flowers. Their miniature ovaries develop into fruits that are barely visible. Watermelons, on the other hand, may be more than 60 cm (24 in) long and weigh more than 20 kg (45 lb). Jackfruits, found in the tropics, can weigh more than 40 kg (90 lb). Diverse fruit shapes abound, including round grapefruits, oval eggplants, elongated bean pods, and star-shaped star anise. Pale to intense shades of orange, red, yellow, and even purple can be found in fleshy fruits, while dry fruits display many tones of brown. Distribution & Habitat : All over in India. specially in southern region. Chemical constituents : cycloartenone, cycloartenol , beta-sitosterol,flavonoids, artocarpesin,norartocarpetin

Useful Parts

Whole plant

Benefits

1. Immune System Support:High levels of Vitamin C stimulate the production of white blood cells, enhancing the body's defense against infections. 2. Anti-cancer Properties:Bioactive phenolic compounds and antioxidants in the fruit help combat free radicals and cancer-causing toxins, potentially reducing the risk of cancer. 3. Anti-inflammatory Effects:The presence of compounds like flavonoids and sterols in jackfruit contributes to its anti-inflammatory properties. 4. Diabetes Management:Extracts from the fruit and leaves have shown potential in regulating blood glucose levels and improving glucose tolerance, making it beneficial for managing diabetes. 5. Digestive Health:Rich in both soluble and insoluble fiber, jackfruit aids in bowel movement and helps protect the colon. 6. Heart Health:Potassium helps in regulating blood pressure and maintaining muscle function, while Vitamin B6 helps reduce the risk of heart disease by lowering homocysteine levels. 7. Vision Health:The presence of beta-carotene provides antioxidants that protect the eyes and promote healthy vision.

Pharmacological Action

rucyam, tarpanam, bramhanam, vrishyam, balyam, hridyam acrid, astringent,thermogenic, laxative, diurtic

Rasapancakam

Rasa: Madhura, Kashaya

Guna: Guru, Snigdha

Virya: Sita

Vipaka: Madhura

Dosha Karma: Vatapitta shamaka