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Pineapple (Ananas / Bahunetra)
Ananas comosus
ସପୁରୀ (Sapuri)अनन्नास (Anannas)Ananasa
- Family
- Bromeliaceae
- Origin
- South America
- Plant Type
- Herb
- Habitat
- Both
About the Plant
Terrestrial rosette bromeliad with short stout stem; stiff spiny-serrated trough-shaped sword-like leaves, and massive compound multi-eyed syncarp fruit topped with leaf crown.
Traditional Uses
Intestinal worms, indigestion, soft tissue inflammation, and dysuria
Parts Used
Ripe and unripe fruit, leaves
Ayurvedic Properties
- Rasa: Madhura, Amla
- Guna: Laghu, Snigdha
- Virya: Ushna
- Vipaka: Madhura
Health Benefits
- Digestive aid via bromelain enzyme, reduces sports injuries and swelling, and expels worms
Precautions
Excessive unripe fruit or core consumption can induce uterine contractions; avoid in early pregnancy
Interesting Facts
Bromelain in pineapple is so potent at breaking down proteins that it can temporarily tingle the tongue