Small Bakula

(Large Bakul)
Sanskrit: बड़ी मौलसिरी • Botanical: Mimusops elengi Linn.

The larger variety of Bakula is mentioned with similar properties but considered more potent in its astringent action. It is used especially for dental problems. The bark is preferred for oral health preparations. Verse: 24.

Ayurvedic Properties

Taste (Rasa)
Astringent (Kashaya)
Quality (Guna)
Heavy (Guru)
Potency (Virya)
Cold (Sheeta)
Post-digestive (Vipaka)
Pungent (Katu)
Key Constituents
Saponins, Tannins
Also Known As
English: Large Bakul
Sanskrit: महाबकुल
Hindi: बड़ी मौलसिरी

What is Small Bakula (Chhoti Maulshiri / बड़ी मौलसिरी)?

The larger variety of Bakula is mentioned with similar properties but considered more potent in its astringent action. It is used especially for dental problems. The bark is preferred for oral health preparations. Verse: 24.

Source: Bhavaprakash Nighantu, Varga 4

Therapeutic Actions (Karma)

  • Dantya (dental health)
  • Grahi (absorbent)

Source: Bhavaprakash Nighantu, Varga 4

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