Ayurvedic Properties
- Taste (Rasa)
- Astringent (Kashaya), Sweet (Madhura)
- Quality (Guna)
- Heavy (Guru), Unctuous (Snigdha)
- Potency (Virya)
- Cold (Sheeta)
- Post-digestive (Vipaka)
- Pungent (Katu)
- Key Constituents
- Mimusopsin, Quercetin, Ursolic acid, Betulinic acid, Saponins
- Also Known As
- English: Bakul, Indian Medlar, Bullet Wood
Sanskrit: बकुल, केसर, मधुगन्ध, चिरपुष्प
Hindi: मौलसिरी, मौलश्री
What is Large Bakula (Maulshiri / मौलश्री)?
Bakula/Maulshiri (Mimusops elengi) is a large evergreen tree with glossy dark green leaves. The small star-shaped flowers are extremely fragrant and bloom at night. Even dried flowers retain their fragrance. The bark is astringent and used for dental health - the bark decoction is used as a gargle for bleeding gums and loose teeth. The flower essence is used in heart disease and headache. The tree produces small edible fruits. The timber is very hard. It is a popular avenue tree. The bark contains saponins and tannins. Verse: 24-25.
Source: Bhavaprakash Nighantu, Varga 4
Therapeutic Actions (Karma)
- Dantya (dental health)
- Grahi (absorbent)
- Varnya (complexion enhancer)
- Krimighna (anthelmintic)
Source: Bhavaprakash Nighantu, Varga 4
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