mochras Shalmali Gond (Bombax malabaricum gum resin)
Other Names: Kapok Gond, Palai Gum, Malmal Gum, Semul Gond, Ilavu Karungali, Kattumaram, Bodo, Chari Gond, among others
Ayurvedic Properties:
- Rasa (taste): Sweet (Madhura), Astringent (Kashaya)
- Guna (qualities): Heavy (Guru), Unctuous (Snigdha)
- Veerya (potency): Cold (Sheet)
- Vipaka (post-digestive taste): Sweet (Madhura)
- Dosha effect: Pacifies Pitta and Kapha doshas, may increase Vata dosha if used in excess.
Ayurvedic Uses:
- Pain relief
- Menstrual health
- Eye health
- Nervous system health
- Cardioprotective
Active Compounds:
- Polysaccharides
- Triterpenoids
- Flavonoids
- Steroids
- Fatty acids
- Phenolic compounds