Kasmari

(Gambhari)
Sanskrit: काश्मरी • Botanical: Gmelina arborea Linn.

Kashmarya (Gambhari) is one of the Dashamoola (ten roots) group, one of the most important drug formulations in Ayurveda. It is a large deciduous tree found throughout India. The root, fruit and bark are used medicinally. The root is one of the five components of Brihat Panchamoola. The fruit is sweet, nutritive and cooling, used in Trishna (thirst), Daha (burning sensation) and as a nutritive tonic. The root decoction is used in Vata disorders, fever, and debility. The wood is used in furniture. The tree grows fast and is commercially cultivated. Dose: Root decoction 1-2 tola; fruit as food. Verses mentioned.

Ayurvedic Properties

Taste (Rasa)
Sweet (Madhura), Bitter (Tikta)
Quality (Guna)
Heavy (Guru)
Potency (Virya)
Hot (Ushna)
Post-digestive (Vipaka)
Sweet (Madhura)
Key Constituents
Butyric acid, Ceryl alcohol, Hentriacontanol
Also Known As
English: Gambhari, White Teak
Sanskrit: काश्मरी, गम्भारी, श्रीपर्णी, भद्रपर्णी, मधुपर्णी
Hindi: गम्भारी, शिवन

What is Kasmari (Gambhari / गम्भारी)?

Kashmarya (Gambhari) is one of the Dashamoola (ten roots) group, one of the most important drug formulations in Ayurveda. It is a large deciduous tree found throughout India. The root, fruit and bark are used medicinally. The root is one of the five components of Brihat Panchamoola. The fruit is sweet, nutritive and cooling, used in Trishna (thirst), Daha (burning sensation) and as a nutritive tonic. The root decoction is used in Vata disorders, fever, and debility. The wood is used in furniture. The tree grows fast and is commercially cultivated. Dose: Root decoction 1-2 tola; fruit as food. Verses mentioned.

Source: Bhavaprakash Nighantu, Varga 5

Therapeutic Actions (Karma)

  • Vatahara (alleviates Vata)
  • Trishnanigrahana (quenches thirst)
  • Dahaprashamana (relieves burning)
  • Medhya (brain tonic)
  • Rasayana (rejuvenative)

Source: Bhavaprakash Nighantu, Varga 5

Kasmari by Condition

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

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Kasmari for Brain Fog & Memory

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