Tamarind Tree (Imlī / Amlikā / Tamarindus indica)
Sanskrit name: Amikā Hindi name: Imlī Sanskrit synonyms: Cukrikā Amlī Cukrā Dantaṣaṭhā Amlā Ciñcikā Cincā Tintiḍīka Tintiḍī Focus: The Ripe Fruit… Rasa (taste): amla (sour), madhura (sweet)Vīrya (energy): heatingVipaka (post-digestive effect): amla (sour)Gunas: ruksa (dry) & guru (heavy)Doshas: KV- P+Can increase