Wax Tree (Babul

(Babool)
Sanskrit: बबूल • Botanical: Acacia species

Additional varieties of Babool (Acacia) are described with similar properties to the main Babbula. These include varieties with different bark colors and gum qualities. All are astringent and useful in diarrhea and dental care. Verses: 15-17.

Ayurvedic Properties

Taste (Rasa)
Astringent (Kashaya)
Quality (Guna)
Heavy (Guru), Dry (Ruksha)
Potency (Virya)
Cold (Sheeta)
Post-digestive (Vipaka)
Pungent (Katu)
Key Constituents
Tannins, Gum
Also Known As
English: Babool
Sanskrit: बबूल
Hindi: बबूल

What is Wax Tree (Babul / Babool varieties)?

Additional varieties of Babool (Acacia) are described with similar properties to the main Babbula. These include varieties with different bark colors and gum qualities. All are astringent and useful in diarrhea and dental care. Verses: 15-17.

Source: Bhavaprakash Nighantu, Varga 5

Therapeutic Actions (Karma)

  • Grahi (absorbent)
  • Stambhana (binding)

Source: Bhavaprakash Nighantu, Varga 5

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