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Bakula for Tooth Disorders

Sanskrit: बकुल | Mimusops elengi Linn.

How Bakula helps with Tooth Disorders according to Ayurveda. Classical references, dosage, preparation methods, and what modern research says.

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Overview

Bakula is one of the herbs traditionally used in Ayurveda for tooth disorders. Bakula is the dental Rasayana of Ayurveda: bark decoction gargled tightens gums, steadies loose teeth, and stops Danta Roga bleeding. Astringent, cold, Kashaya rasa.

How Bakula Helps with Tooth Disorders

According to Ayurvedic pharmacology, Bakula has specific properties that make it valuable for addressing tooth disorders:

  • Potency (Virya): Sheeta (cold)
  • Post-digestive (Vipaka): Katu (pungent)
  • Taste (Rasa): Kashaya (astringent), Madhura (sweet)
  • Qualities (Guna): Guru (heavy), Ruksha (dry)

Other Herbs for Tooth Disorders

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Apamarga Achyranthes aspera Linn.
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Babool Acacia arabica Willd.
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Camphor Dryobalanops camphora Colebr. (Bhimseni); Cinnamomum camphora Nees & Eberm. (Chini)
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Ela)
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Clove Syzygium aromaticum
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Licorice Glycyzrrhiza glabra Linn
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Mulberry Streblus asper Lour.
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Neem Azadirachta indica A. Juss.

See all herbs for tooth disorders on the Tooth Disorders page.

Medical Disclaimer: The information on this page is for educational purposes only and is not intended as medical advice. Ayurvedic treatments should be pursued under the guidance of a qualified practitioner (BAMS/MD Ayurveda). Always consult your healthcare provider before starting any new treatment. Content is sourced from classical Ayurvedic texts and may not reflect the latest medical research.