Savage Almond
SAVAGE ALMOND (CHALMOGARA*)
(GYNOCARDIA ODORATA)
Name in different languages:
English : Savage almond
Hindi : Chalmogra, Kadava, kaith
Sanskrit : Tuvarac, katu, kapith, kushthbairi
Marathi : Kadu kapith, jangli badam
Bengali : Chaulmugra
Latin : Gynocardia odorata
Quality:
The savage almond is small, sour bitter and pungent in taste. Its oil is pungent, sour and hot, and eliminates vatta, pitta and kapha. It is useful to cure anorexia, blood disorders, body pain, wounds, leprosy, itching, vomiting, several skin diseases, stomach disorders, rheumatism, navel pain, diabetes and kills stomach worms. All the three types of savage almonds are same in characteristics and use.