Overview

Tilak Tree is one of the herbs traditionally used in Ayurveda for skin disorders. Tilaka (Wendlandia exerta) is a medium-sized tree found in tropical regions of India at up to 4000 feet. The small flowers are white and arranged in dense terminal panicles. The tree has rough bark. The bark and flowers are used in traditional medicine as astringent and wound-healing agents. The plant has 4-9 x 1-2.5 inch leaves. Verse: 49.

How Tilak Tree Helps with Skin Disorders

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

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

Safety & Precautions

Safety information on the Tilak Tree is very limited. The classical sources we draw on do not list contraindications, drug interactions, pregnancy guidance or overdose signs for it.

That absence is not proof of safety. It simply means the herb has not been documented in enough detail for us to make specific claims.

What We Can Say

It is light, dry, astringent and cooling. Herbs with this profile are drying by nature, which a practitioner will weigh against your constitution.
Our records link the name Tilak to more than one botanical species, so confirm you have Wendlandia exerta before use.

If you are pregnant, nursing, taking medication or treating a serious skin condition or wound, consult a qualified Ayurvedic practitioner and your doctor before using it.

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.