Overview
White Silk Cotton is one of the herbs traditionally used in Ayurveda for male sexual health. Kutashalmali is the white-flowered variety of Silk Cotton, also known as True Kapok. It grows widely in the Southern and Western parts of India. The tree provides Kapok fiber from its seed pods. Its medicinal properties are similar to the red Shalmali but it is considered slightly less potent. The gum and root are used as aphrodisiacs. The bark is used in dysentery. Dose: Similar to Shalmali. Verse: 30.
How White Silk Cotton Helps with Male Sexual Health
According to Ayurvedic pharmacology, White Silk Cotton has specific properties that make it valuable for addressing male sexual health:
- Potency (Virya): Sheeta (cold)
- Post-digestive (Vipaka): Madhura (sweet)
- Taste (Rasa): Madhura (sweet), Kashaya (astringent)
- Qualities (Guna): Guru (heavy), Snigdha (unctuous)
Ayurvedic Properties
- Taste (Rasa)
- Sweet (Madhura), Astringent (Kashaya)
- Quality (Guna)
- Heavy (Guru), Unctuous (Snigdha)
- Potency (Virya)
- Cold (Sheeta)
- Post-digestive (Vipaka)
- Sweet (Madhura)
- Key Constituents
- Tannins, Mucilage, Kapok fibers
- Also Known As
- English: White Silk Cotton Tree, True Kapok Tree
Sanskrit: कूटशाल्मली, श्वेतशाल्मली, रक्तप्रसूनी
Hindi: सफेद सेमल
Other Herbs for Male Sexual Health
See all herbs for male sexual health on the Male Sexual Health 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.