Bakula

Description

Morphology : This evergreen tree is 15 mtrs. high and provides a thick shade. Bark is ash coloured an broken. Trunk is hard, heavy, brownish externally and red from inside. Leaves – 9 cm. long and 6 cm. broad, pointed with serpentile ends. Flowers – white in colour and give out a sweet fragrance even on drying. Flowers are preserved by making garlands out of them. Fruits – oblong, green when raw, astringent and sticky. Ripe fruits are yellow, sweet and easily breakable. Flowering season lasts for 6 months from April- May. Male plant bears flowers only whereas female plant bears flowers and fruits. The flowers, fruits and plants of brihat bakul are larger Distribution & Habitat :Throughout India

Useful Parts

Whole plant

Benefits

1. Oral Health: Treats bleeding gums, dental caries, and bad breath. 2. Skin Disorders: Promotes wound healing and alleviates acne and eczema. 3. Respiratory Disorders: Useful in cough, asthma, and bronchitis. 4. Digestive Disorders: Relieves diarrhea, dysentery, and colitis. 5. Urinary Disorders: Alleviates burning urination and urinary infections. 6. Fever: Acts as an antipyretic. 7. Reproductive Health: Improves sperm quality and alleviates menstrual disorders. 8. Hair Care: Strengthens hair roots and promotes growth

Pharmacological Action

antibacterial, antifungal, anti-decay, free radical inhibition, anti-blood sugar, anti-cancer, digestive protection, pain-relieving, and diuretic properties

Rasapancakam

Rasa: Katu, Kashaya

Guna: Guru

Virya: Usna

Vipaka: Katu

Dosha Karma: Pittakapha shamaka