Amra (Spondias mombin), also known as yellow mombin or hog plum is a species of tree and flowering plant in the family Anacardiaceae.
It is native to Southeast Asia and found in India, Bangladesh, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Myanmar, China, Malaysia and Thailand. Amra fruit are sour and tasty. Mainly they are used for making pickles, jams and chutney. Amra tree is also a medicinal tree. Its various parts are used in the treatment of diarrhea, ear aches, wounds, and hyperacidity.
In Ayurveda, it is known as Amrataka. Its stem bark is rich in Tannin and Starch. The bark increases kapha and Pitta and decreases vata.
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