Overview
Kimsuka is one of the herbs traditionally used in Ayurveda for fertility & conception. Palash flowers (Butea monosperma) bloom spectacularly in bright orange-red during spring (February-March). The flowers yield a natural dye used for Holi festival colors. The flower petals, bark, seeds and gum (Kamarkas) are all used medicinally. The seeds are the most potent anthelmintic. The flowers are used as a natural dye and in Pitta disorders. The tree is deciduous with trifoliate leaves. It is found throughout India. The gum (Palash ka gond/Kamarkas) is used as an astringent and tonic. Referenced in Pushpa Varga. Verse: 17.
How Kimsuka Helps with Fertility & Conception
According to Ayurvedic pharmacology, Kimsuka has specific properties that make it valuable for addressing fertility & conception:
- Potency (Virya): Sheeta (cold)
- Post-digestive (Vipaka): Katu (pungent)
- Taste (Rasa): Tikta (bitter), Kashaya (astringent)
- Qualities (Guna): Laghu (light), Ruksha (dry)
Ayurvedic Properties
- Taste (Rasa)
- Bitter (Tikta), Astringent (Kashaya)
- Quality (Guna)
- Light (Laghu), Dry (Ruksha)
- Potency (Virya)
- Cold (Sheeta)
- Post-digestive (Vipaka)
- Pungent (Katu)
- Key Constituents
- Palasonin, Butein, Monospermoside, Isomonospermoside
- Also Known As
- English: Flame of the Forest, Bastard Teak
Sanskrit: किंशुक, पलाश, पर्ण, ब्रह्मवृक्ष
Hindi: पलाश, ढाक, टेसू
Other Herbs for Fertility & Conception
See all herbs for fertility & conception on the Fertility & Conception 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.