Ayurvedic Properties
- Taste (Rasa)
- Astringent (Kashaya), Tikta, Madhura
- Quality (Guna)
- Laghu
- Potency (Virya)
- Sheeta
- Also Known As
- Sanskrit: लाक्षा, राक्षा, यावकपुष्पी
Hindi: लाख, लाक्षा
What is Laksha / Lac / Shellac?
Resinous secretion of lac insect. Used for bone fractures (Asthi Bhagna) and as a hemostatic. Ingredient of Laksha Guggulu used for fracture healing.
Source: Bhavaprakash Nighantu, Varga 1
Therapeutic Actions (Karma)
- Asthisandhana (bone healing — prime action)
- Stambhana (hemostatic)
- Varnya (complexion)
Source: Bhavaprakash Nighantu, Varga 1
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