| Ayurvedic Herb: (Babula)Indian Gum - Acacia Arabica
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| Sanskrit Name: | Babula | | Hindi Name: | Babool | | English Name: | Indian Gum | | Latin Name: | Acacia Arabica | | Description: | A medium sized tree with a short trunk and spreading crown growing throughout the drier regions of India, more particularly in southern and southwestern parts of the country. | | Part Used: | Bark. | | Dosha: | Bark pacifies Kapha and Pitta. The gum resin pacifies Vata. | | Usage: | Babul bark finds its primary applications in oral & dental hygiene, burn injuries and in the management of skin diseases. Being an astringent agent, twigs of Babula have been used in India as natural toothbrushes. Such use has been time-tested approach in prevention of bleeding gums.In burn injuries, use of Babula bark powder has been a trusted remedy.It is believed that, Babula hastens the healing process of burn injuries and minimises the scar formation. Decoction prepared out of Babul bark is employed for cleansing infected wounds.Internal use of Babula is recommended in treatment of skin diseases. |
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