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Mallikapuspa or Citrus maxima (or Citrus grandis), (Common names: '''pomelo''', pomello==Uses=={{Uses|Ulcers}}, pummelo{{Uses|Cough}}, pommelo{{Uses|Dyspepsia}}, pamplemousse{{Uses|Painful swellings}}, jabong (Hawaii){{Uses|Diabetes}}, '''shaddick'''{{Uses|Malaria}},<ref name="shaddick"/> or '''shaddock''', karuna, '''ಚಕೋತ ಹಣ್ಣು '''<ref name="common names"/>) is a natural (non-hybrid) citrus fruit{{Uses|Urinary flow}}, with the appearance of a big grapefruit{{Uses|Diarrhea}}, native to South and Southeast Asia.{{Uses|Sore throats}}

== Description Parts Used== It is usually pale green to yellow when ripe, with sweet white (or, more rarely, pink or red) flesh and very thick albedo (rind pith). It is a large citrus fruit{{Parts Used|Leaves}}, 15–25 centimetres (5.9–9.8 in) in diameter{{Parts Used|Flowers}}, usually weighing 1–2 kilograms (2.2–4.4 lb). Leaf petioles are distinctly winged. The pomelo is a citrus fruit{{Parts Used|Fruits}}, usually a pale green to yellow when ripe, larger than a grapefruit, with sweet flesh and thick spongy rind. The largest citrus in the world, the pummelo can reach 12" in diameter. The pummelo tree may be 16 to 50 ft tall, with a somewhat crooked trunk 4 to 12 in thick, and low, irregular branches.<ref name="common names"/>{{Parts Used|Rind}}

==Chemical Composition==The root-bark contains beta-sitosterol and acridone alkaloids. It is one of the ingredients of "Forbidden Fruit", a liqueur dating back to the early 20th century that also contains honey several coumarins. The alkaloids and brandycoumarins show antimicrobial acitivity. This liqueur is most famously used in The essential oil from the Dorchester cocktailleaves and unripe fruits contain 20% limonin, 30% nerolol, 40% nerolyl acetate and 3% geraniol.<ref name="chemical composition"/>

== Uses Common names=={{Common names|kn=ಚಕೋತ ಹಣ್ಣು Cakota hannu|ml=Kampilinaranna|sa=Karuna|gu=Papanas|ta=Metukku|pa=Chakotra|te=Pamparapanasa|hi=Batawi-nimbu|en=Chinese grapefruit, Pomelo, Pompelmous|mr=Bampara}}<ref name="Common names"/>

*It helps in controlling immune system==Properties==*It helps in digestion *It releases tension of blood vessels and promotes increased blood circulation and oxygenation of organ systemsReference: Dravya - Substance, Rasa - Taste, Guna - Qualities, Veerya - Potency, Vipaka - Post-digesion effect, Karma - Pharmacological activity, Prabhava - Therepeutics. *Mallikapuspa helps to you weight.<ref name="uses"/>*Prevents urinary track infection.*Mallikapuspa helps to prevent anemia<ref name="uses2"/>=Dravya===

==Common name=Rasa===Amla (sour), Madhura (Sweet)===Guna===Laghu (Light), Snigda (heavy)===Veerya===Ushna (Hot)===Vipaka===Amla (sour)===Karma===Vata, Kapha===Prabhava===

==Identification=====Leaf==={{Leaf|Simple|ovate-elliptic|Sparsely pubescent to glabrous on the lower surface}}<ref name="Leaf"/> ===Flower==={{Flower|Unisexual|2-4cm long|Yellow|16-24|Flowers large, pedicel pubescent}} ===Fruit==={{Fruit|globose|13-17 cm|Pulp yellow or pink-crimson, pulp vesicles lax, acid or slightly bitter|With hooked hairs|Seeds ridged}} ===Other features=== ==List of Ayurvedic medicine in which the herb is used== ==Where to get the saplings====Mode of Propagation=={{Propagation|Seeds}}, {{Propagation|Cuttings}}. ==How to plant/cultivate==Three main climates are suitable for commercial citrus production - tropical climates<ref name="How to plant/cultivate"/> ==Commonly seen growing in areas=={{Commonly seen|Tropical area}}, {{Commonly seen|Subtropical area}}, {{Commonly seen|Temperate region}}. ==Photo Gallery==<gallery class="left" caption="" widths="140px" heights="140px">171 - CIMG2721.JPGBabloos Naranga IMG 4329.JPGCitrus maxima (Pampelmuse) 002.jpgCitrus maxima (Pampelmuse) 003.jpgAranger Citrus maxima.jpg</gallery> == References == <references><ref name="shaddickchemical composition">[http://wwwgbpihedenvis.britannicanic.comin/EBcheckedPDFs/topic/537510/shaddick Glossary_Medicinal_Plants_Springer.pdf "Shaddickchemical constituents" Britannica Online. Encyclopedia Britannica, Inc. Retrieved 13 January 2013.]</ref> <ref name="common namesLeaf">[http://wwweol.flowersofindia.netorg/catalogpages/slides488254/Pomelo.html details "morphology"Flowers of India]</ref><ref name="usesCommon names">[https://wwwsites.organicfactsgoogle.netcom/site/healthindiannamesofplants/via-benefitsspecies/fruitc/pomelo.html "organicfacts"citrus-maxima Common names]</ref> <ref name="uses2How to plant/cultivate">[http://wwwtropical.stylecrazetheferns.cominfo/articles/amazing-health-benefits-of-pomelo/#gref viewtropical.php?id=Citrus+maxima "StylecrazeCultivation Details"]</ref>

== External Links ==* [http://www.stylecraze.com/articles/amazing-health-benefits-of-pomelo/#gref Amazing Health Benefits Of Pomelo Or Chakotra]*[https://enwww.wikipediabritannica.com/place/South-America Citrus maxima on encyclopedea britanicca]* [https://florafaunaweb.nparks.gov.sg/special-pages/plant-detail.aspx?id=2809 Citrus maxima on flora and fauna park.org]* [https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/wikifruits/Pomelo Pomelopomelos/pomelo-tree-Wikipediacare.htm Pummelo Tree Growing Information]