Salmali (Shalmali (Shalmali, Shimul, Mocharasa — gum exudate))
About
Shalmali (Salmalia malabarica Schott & Endl., syn. Bombax ceiba) is a classical Malvaceae tree. Mocharasa is the reddish-brown gum exudate from the trunk, cited in Charaka (Sandhaniya Mahakashaya) and Sushruta (Priyangvadigana) for rakta-pitta, atisara, and vrana. Flower is haemostatic; root is used in classical gynaecological contexts.
Botanical name: Salmalia malabarica. Also known as: Salmali, Shalmali, Silk cotton tree, Mocharasa, Bombax ceiba.
Properties
Kashaya, Sheeta; Grahi, Sandhaniya; Mocharasa is gum exudate
Traditional uses
- Pushyanuga churna and other classical formulations
- Mocharasa for atisara, rakta-pitta, vrana
Dosha effects
- vata: balancing
- kapha: decreasing
- pitta: decreasing
Frequently asked questions
What is Salmali?
Shalmali (Salmalia malabarica Schott & Endl., syn. Bombax ceiba) is a classical Malvaceae tree. Mocharasa is the reddish-brown gum exudate from the trunk, cited in Charaka (Sandhaniya Mahakashaya) and Sushruta (Priyangvadigana) for rakta-pitta, atisara, and vrana. Flower is haemostatic; root is used in classical gynaecological contexts.
What are the benefits of Salmali?
Salmali is traditionally used in Ayurveda for wellness support.
How is Salmali used in Ayurveda?
Pushyanuga churna and other classical formulations
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