Abstract

A COMPREHENSIVE REVIEW OF TINDUKA (DIOSPYROS EMBRYOPTERIS PERS.)

Dr. Roushani Kalia*, Dr. B.K.Kaushik, Dr. Minakshi Kaundal

ABSTRACT

Tinduka is a lesser-known plant which though finds mention in Ayurvedic Classics for its therapeutic uses such as wound healing, styptic, against female disorders and anti-diarrhoeal action. The various parts of Tinduka have different therapeutics. The fruit is stated to be kapha-pittaghna, it is astringent sweet and laghu in guna. The decoction of bark is orally taken in Udarda, skin affections, urticaria and similar allergic conditions. A paste of bark is also applied on skin diseases, particularly erruptions and glandular affections. This abstract aims to provide a concise overview of Tinduka as described in Ayurvedic and contemporary sciences.

Keywords: Tinduka, ripe fruit, unripe fruit, bark, styptic, astringent, female disorders.