Conceptual Recapture of Aamra [Mangifera indica Linn.]

ABSTRACT: Aim- To collect and comprehensively review information available regarding the medicinal use of Amra. Background- Amra [Mangifera indica Linn.] has been used in traditional medicine for the treatment of different disease. It contains tannins, pyrogallotannins, mangiferin and also contains vitamin A and C. It shows Anticancer, Anti-diabetic, Anti-inflammatory, laxative action. In various nighantus properties of amra and its different part have been explained. Though there are few review articles available on this plant but no review has comprehensively covered all aspects of Amra. Materials And Methods- This review is in a narrative format and done from literature and publications relevant to Amra that were identified through a systematic search of major computerized medical databases. Review Results- Amra [Mangifera indica Linn.], was reviewed from all samhitas and Nighantu’s and from more than 55 research articles for medicinal uses and other important aspects. Conclusion- Amra is concluded to have more than 20 Samhita based indications Rakta-rodhaka, Vranaropaka, Stambhana, Garbhashay-ashothahara (Bark); Rakta-rodhaka, Vrana-ropaka, Chhardi-nigrahana (Leaf); Vrana-ropaka, Mootra-sangrahaniya, Stambhana (Flower); Rakta-rodhaka, Stambhana, Krimi-ghna, Vrana-ropaka Garbhashaya-shothahara (Seed kernel); Snehana, Anulomana, Saraka, Balya, Varnya, Brinhana, Vrishya, Hridya, Shonita-sthapana (Ripe fruit); Daha-prashamana (Unripe fruit- Roasted); Rochana, Deepana, Pachana, Raktapitta- prakopaka (Unripe fruit Unroasted). Amra also possesses anticancer, anti-diabetic, anti-inflammatory properties, hepatoprotective, anti-hemorrhagic, anti-tetanus, analgesics and antipyretic, kidney damage, anti-ulcer, lipid profile, anti-bone-resorption, anti-diarrheal, antibacterial, anti-fungal, anti-viral, anti-amoebic, anthelmintic, anti-malarial, radio-protective, immunomodulation, cardio-protective, osteoporosis prevention, recognition of memory, broncho-dilatory and laxative effects. Clinical Significance- Samhita based indications of Amra are compared with Article concluded effect and then areas of further research are identified in drug Amra .