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SCIENTIFIC NAME: Bombax malabaricum
HINDI NAME: Mochras, Shalmali, Pushpa
ENGLISH NAME: Silk Cotton Tree
FAMILY: Bombacaceae
SHORT DESCRIPTION
The reddish-brown gum resin par of Shalmali is called mochrasa which is sweet, astringent in taste and cooling in nature. It is styptic and hemostatic in action as the gum exudate contains gallic and tannic acids. Aid in balancing kapha and pitta dosa effectively.
USES & HEALTH BENEFITS
- Treats diarrhoea and dysentery
- Manages leucorrhoea and menorrhagia
- Aids in hemoptysis
- Fights against itching and burning sensation
- Aids to cure influenza, pulmonary tuberculosis, and enteritis.
PRECAUTIONS AND SIDE EFFECTS
- Advised to take the prescribed dosage to avoid any side effects.
- Avoid during pregnancy and breastfeeding or take an expert opinion.
HOW TO USE
- Shalmali Ghrita, Chandana Sava, and Himasagara Thailam are important Ayurvedic compositions made using Mochras (Salmalia malabarica).
- The single maximum dose is 5-8 gm once a day with milk after a meal or as prescribed by the physician.
