Bakul
BOTANICAL NAME :MIMUSOPS ELENGI
- Botanical Classification
- Family
- Synonyms(other names)
- Ayurvedic Properties
- Habitat
- Morphology
- Chemical Constituents
- Pharmacology
- Contraindications
- Parts Of The Plant Used
- Therapeutic Uses
- Formulations
- Dose
- Home remedies
- Anti Dote
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Bakul,Mimusops Elangi
Botanical Classification
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Division | …………… |
| Class | …………… |
| Order | Ericales |
| Family | Sapotaceae |
| Genus | Mimusops |
| Species | M. elengi L. |
Family
| Botanical | Sapotaceae |
| Ayurvedic | Madhuk kul |
Synonyms(Other Names)
| SANSKRIT | Anangaka, Bakul, Bakula, Bakulah, Chirapushpa, Cirapuspa, Dhanvi, Dohala, Gudhapushpaka, Kantha, Karuka, Kesara, Kesarapa, Keshara, Madhugandha, Madhupanjara, Madhupushpa, Mukula, Padyamoda, Sharadika, Sidhugandha, Simhakesara, Sindhugandha, Sinhakesara, Sthirakusuma, Strimukhagandha, Strimukhamadhu, Surabhi, Tailanga, Vakula, Varalahdha, Visharada |
| HINDI | Chirpup, Bakul, Bolsari, Maulsarau, Maulser, Maulsiri, Molsari, Mulsari, Tendu, Maulsari, Molsiri, Morsali |
| URDU |
Mulsari, Maulsari |
| KANNADA
|
Bakula, Buckhul, Bukul, Kalhale, Kesara, Mugule, Okula, Pagade |
| BENGALI | Bukal, Bohl, Bakul, Bakal, Bokul |
| MALYALAM | Bakulam, Elangi, Elanni, Elengi, Ilanni, Iranni, Makuram, Mukura, Elani, Elengii, Elenjee, Erini, Makira, Makura |
| MARATHI | Bakul, Ranjanasal, Bakhor, Bakula, Barsoli, Ovalli, Owli, Vavoli, Raini, Wovali, Wowli, Bkhor, Omval |
| ORIYA
|
Simshakesara |
| TAMIL | Alagu, Ilanci, Ilanji, Kesaram, Kosaram, Magil, Magilam, Vagulam |
| TELGU | Kesara, Nemmi, Nunni, Parijatamu, Pogada, Pogada-manu |
Ayurvedic Properties
| GUNA (Properties) | Guru |
| RASA (Taste)
|
Katu, Kashay |
| VIPAK (Metabolism)
|
Katu |
| VIRYA (Potency)
|
Sheet |
| PRABHAV (Impact)
|
Dantdhadyakar |
Habitat
It is natively found in India in Himachal pardesh at the height of 2000 t0 3000 feet.Also found in Baluchistan,china,Iran.
Morphology
Medium size big tree growing on tropical forests in South Asia,South east Asia & Northern Australia. Leaves are glossy, dark green, oval shaped, 5-14 cm long and 2.5-6 cm wide. Flowers are cream. hairy and scented.Bark is dark brownish black or grayish black caller thick bark.Hight is 30 – 60 ft tall & 1 meter circumference.
Chemical Constituents
- Not available
Pharmacology
- It suppresses pitta and kapha.
- Used in worm infestation
- Flowers are used in cardiac disorders
- Leaves help in blood coagulation
- Used in inflamation of uterus
- Reduces secretions from uterus
- Reduces secretions from urinary tract and inflamation of urinary tract
- Antipyretic
Toxicology
No toxic effects known.
Parts Of The Plant Used
- Skin of bark
- Flowers
- Fruits
Therapeutic Uses
- In headache nasya of choorna of bakul flowers is given
- Improves health of nervous system
- Used effectively in Dental disorders
- Powder of skin of bark is used for cleansing of teeth
- Soft stems are used as datun
- Abdominal disorders
- Diarrhoea
- Dysentry
- Worm infestation
- Haemorrhagia
- Leucorrhoea
- Inflamation of urinary bladder
- Urinary tract infection
- Antipyretic
- Fruits are given in general weakness
Formulations
- Bakuladhya tail
Dose
- Kwath (Decoction) 50 to 100 ml
- Powder of flowers 1 to 2 grams.
Anti Dote
Not known
