Bakula
ØMakes mobile teeth stock still
ØCardiac rejuvenator
ØUseful in toxicities
ØUseful in leucoderma like conditions
ØBoosts teeth to do their job effectively
ØCorrects assimilation so that conditions like passing loose stools is no more there
Sanskrit Name:
Bakula- The flower as its flowers are very attractive
Madhugandha- Means its flowers have very pleasant smell
Chirapushpa- Mens its flowers stay for long time on it
Sthirapushpa- As its flowers never loss their smell even after drying
Lt. Name:
Mimusops elengi- Sapotaceae
Bio energetics:
Rasa(Taste)- Kashaya(Astringent); Katu(Pungent)
Guna(Characteristics)- Guru(Heavy)
Veerya(Potency)-Sheeta(Cool and calm)
Vipaka(Post digestion effect)- Katu(Pungent)
Actions according to Ayurveda:
Danta dadharyakara- Makes teeth stronger than before
Vishaghna- Useful in toxicities
Shwitrahara- Useful in leucoderma like conditions
Krimi dantapaha- Has very good results in dental caries
Hrudya- Cardiac rejuvenator
Dantya- Boosts teeth to do their job effectively
Grahi- Corrects assimilation so that conditions like passing loose stools is no more there
Chala danta sthirakara- Makes mobile teeth stock still
Medicinal value:
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Bakula helps in the management of gastric ulcers by decrease gastric acid secretory activity along with strengthening of mucosal defensive mechanisms.
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Bakula possess calcium blocking property so it can be used in management of hypertension.
Useful part:
Bark, fruit, flowers
Doses:
Bark piece-10 gm for chewing; Powder -2-4 gm for internal use ; Decoction- 50-100ml
Useful combinations with Bakula:
Bakuladi tail
Special notes:
Ayurveda Herbs | 
Bakula
