Ayurvedic Properties
- Taste (Rasa)
- Astringent (Kashaya), Sour (Amla)
- Quality (Guna)
- Heavy (Guru)
- Potency (Virya)
- Hot (Ushna)
- Post-digestive (Vipaka)
- Pungent (Katu)
- Key Constituents
- Tannins, Oxyresveratrol
- Also Known As
- English: Monkey Jack, Lakoocha
Sanskrit: लकुच, ग्राहिफल, लिकुच
Hindi: बड़हल, बरहर
What is Monkey Jack (Barhal / बड़हल)?
Lakucha (Monkey Jack) is a medium to large tree related to Jackfruit. The tree grows up to 20 feet and the fruit is much smaller than Jackfruit. The fruit is sour-astringent. The bark contains tannin and is used in skin diseases. The heartwood extract is a potent anthelmintic, particularly against tapeworm. Dose: Bark decoction 1-2 tola. Verse: 6.
Source: Bhavaprakash Nighantu, Varga 5
Therapeutic Actions (Karma)
- Krimighna (anthelmintic)
- Grahi (absorbent)
Source: Bhavaprakash Nighantu, Varga 5
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