Mocharasa

(Silk Cotton Gum)
Sanskrit: मोचरस • Botanical: Bombax malabaricum DC.

Mocharasa is the gum exudate of the Silk Cotton tree (Shalmali). It is described separately due to its specific therapeutic importance. The gum is obtained by making incisions in the bark. It is yellowish-brown, astringent and demulcent. It is one of the best drugs for Atisara (diarrhea), Pravahika (dysentery), and Raktapitta (bleeding disorders). It is also Vrishya and used in seminal debility. The gum dissolves in water and forms a mucilaginous solution. Dose: 1-2 masha. Verses: 29.

Ayurvedic Properties

Taste (Rasa)
Astringent (Kashaya), Sweet (Madhura)
Quality (Guna)
Heavy (Guru), Unctuous (Snigdha)
Potency (Virya)
Cold (Sheeta)
Post-digestive (Vipaka)
Sweet (Madhura)
Key Constituents
Catechutannic acid, Tannins, Mucilage
Also Known As
English: Silk Cotton Gum, Mochras
Sanskrit: मोचरस, शाल्मलीनिर्यास, पिच्छा
Hindi: मोचरस

What is Mocharasa (Gum of Silk Cotton) (मोचरस)?

Mocharasa is the gum exudate of the Silk Cotton tree (Shalmali). It is described separately due to its specific therapeutic importance. The gum is obtained by making incisions in the bark. It is yellowish-brown, astringent and demulcent. It is one of the best drugs for Atisara (diarrhea), Pravahika (dysentery), and Raktapitta (bleeding disorders). It is also Vrishya and used in seminal debility. The gum dissolves in water and forms a mucilaginous solution. Dose: 1-2 masha. Verses: 29.

Source: Bhavaprakash Nighantu, Varga 5

Therapeutic Actions (Karma)

  • Grahi (absorbent)
  • Stambhana (binding)
  • Raktapittahara (alleviates bleeding)
  • Vrishya (aphrodisiac)

Source: Bhavaprakash Nighantu, Varga 5

Mocharasa by Condition

Explore how Mocharasa is used for specific health concerns — with dosage, preparation methods, and classical references for each.

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Mocharasa for Male Sexual Health

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