Jamunmahua

(Illuppe)

Sanskrit: जमुनमधूक • Botanical: Bassia longifolia Linn.

Bassia longifolia is the South Indian variety of Mahua found in forests of the South. The seeds yield Illipe butter, an important commercial product. Properties similar to Madhuka. Verse: 36.

Ayurvedic Properties

Taste (Rasa): Sweet (Madhura)
Quality (Guna): Heavy (Guru), Unctuous (Snigdha)
Potency (Virya): Cold (Sheeta)
Post-digestive (Vipaka): Sweet (Madhura)
Key Constituents: Illipe butter from seeds (Sugars, Fat)
Also Known As: English: Illuppe, South Indian Mahua
Sanskrit: मधूक
Hindi: इल्लुपै

What is Jamunmahua (Bassia / जमुनमहुआ)?

Bassia longifolia is the South Indian variety of Mahua found in forests of the South. The seeds yield Illipe butter, an important commercial product. Properties similar to Madhuka. Verse: 36.

Source: Bhavaprakash Nighantu, Varga 6

Therapeutic Actions (Karma)

Brinhana (nourishing)

Source: Bhavaprakash Nighantu, Varga 6

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