5 Potent Health Benefits of Bakula Pushpa

Health benefits of Bakula Pushpa

Bakula Pushpa (Mimusops elengi), also called Spanish cherry, Bakula, Indian medlar, Bulletwood tree, and Maulsari is a popular herb in Ayurveda. It is an evergreen tree with sweet-scented flowers and it is often grown as a garden tree. This tree is native of India and is also cultivated in North and Peninsular India and the Andaman Islands. The potent health benefits of Bakula Pushpa has made it one of the important herbs in the Ayurvedic system.

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Bakula Pushpa in Ayurveda:

The bark, flower, fruit, and seeds of Bakula Pushpa are used in Ayurveda for its medicinal purposes. According to Ayurveda, it reduces vitiated Pitta and Kapha dosha. It has a pungent taste and a cold potency. The main chemical constituents of Bakula Pushpa are sterols, tannins, spinasterol, taraxerol, flowers, D-mannitol, beta-sitosterol, and mimusopsic acids. It also has antimicrobial, antiviral, antiulcer, anthelmintic, anti-inflammatory, anti-hyperglycaemic, antioxidant, analgesic, diuretic, and wound healing properties. Here are a few potential health benefits of Bakula Pushpa in Ayurveda.

Health Benefits of Bakula Pushpa: 

1. Bakula Pushpa for oral health

One of the biggest health benefits of Bakula Pushpa is its ability to improve overall oral health. The bark extracts of this plant are very helpful in treating oral ulcers, bleeding of gum, and teeth. It also prevents tooth decay, bad breath, and toothache.

2. Bakula Pushpa for strength

The dried and powdered flowers of this plant help in maintaining a healthy heart and is beneficial for the whole cardiovascular system. It is also used as a general tonic for strengthening the body.

3. Bakula Pushpa for fertility

The fruit pulp of Bakula Pushpa has certain chemicals that are useful for improving fertility in women. So, consuming this herb regularly will improve fertility in women. It also promotes delivery.

4. Bakula Pushpa for increased production of urine

Bakula Pushpa is an excellent diuretic. The bark extracts of the Bakula Pushpa plant is given to patients who are suffering from bladder inflammation and urinary retention to promote urination. 

5. Bakula Pushpa for animal bites

Bakula Pushpa has a great anti-poison effect and is one of the best herbs for treating animal bites. The juice extracted from the leaves of this plant is beneficial for treating snake, scorpion, and insect bites.

Although Bakula Pushpa is used widely across the world as an ornamental plant, the potent health benefits of Bakula Pushpa are still unknown to many people. So, it is time that we realize the full potential of Bakula Pushpa and use it for the betterment of our health. 

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