Bakula
Sanskrit Name:
Bakula- The flower as its flowers are very attractive
Madhugandha- Means its flowers have very pleasant smell
Chirapushpa- Mens its flowers stay for long time on it
Sthirapushpa- As its flowers never loss their smell even after drying
Lt. Name:
Mimusops elengi- Sapotaceae
Bio energetics:
Rasa(Taste)- Kashaya(Astringent); Katu(Pungent)
Guna(Characteristics)- Guru(Heavy)
Veerya(Potency)-Sheeta(Cool and calm)
Vipaka(Post digestion effect)- Katu(Pungent)
Actions according to Ayurveda:
Danta dadharyakara- Makes teeth stronger than before
Vishaghna- Useful in toxicities
Shwitrahara- Useful inleucoderma like conditions
Krimi dantapaha- Has very good results in dental caries
Hrudya- Cardiac rejuvenator
Dantya- Boosts teeth to do their job effectively
Grahi- Corrects assimilation so that conditions like passing loose stools is no more there
Chala danta sthirakara- Makes mobile teeth stock still
Medicinal value:
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It helps in the management of gastric ulcers by decrease gastric acid secretory activity along with strengthening of mucosal defensive mechanisms.
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M. elengi possess calcium blocking property so it can be used in management of hypertension.
Useful part:
Bark, fruit, flowers
Doses:
Bark piece-10 gm for chewing; Powder -2-4 gm for internal use ; Decoction- 50-100ml
Useful combinations with Bakula:
Bakuladi tail
Special notes:
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