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Gamboge Tree for Skin Disorders

Sanskrit: तमाल | Garcinia morella Desr.

How Gamboge Tree helps with Skin Disorders according to Ayurveda. Classical references, dosage, preparation methods, and what modern research says.

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Overview

Gamboge Tree is one of the herbs traditionally used in Ayurveda for skin disorders. Tamala is the Gamboge tree, a drastic purgative dosed in mere grains: 1-2 grain of resin clears Krimi (worms), Kushtha skin disease, and dropsy. Bitter, hot, Kapha-cutting.

How Gamboge Tree Helps with Skin Disorders

According to Ayurvedic pharmacology, Gamboge Tree has specific properties that make it valuable for addressing skin disorders:

  • Potency (Virya): Ushna (hot)
  • Post-digestive (Vipaka): Katu (pungent)
  • Taste (Rasa): Tikta (bitter), Kashaya (astringent)
  • Qualities (Guna): Laghu (light), Ruksha (dry)

Other Herbs for Skin Disorders

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Acacia Acacia concinna DC.
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Agarwood Aquilaria agallocha Roxb.
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Alexandrian Laurel Ochrocarpus longifolius Benth. & Hook. f.; Calophyllum inophyllum Linn.
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Aloe Vera Aloe barbadensis Mill. (Syn. A. vera Tourn. ex Linn.)
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Alum Potash Alum
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Amla Emblica officinalis
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Annatto Bixa orellana Linn.
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Apamarga Achyranthes aspera Linn.

See all herbs for skin disorders on the Skin 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.