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Spanish Cherry (Maulsari / Bakula)
Mimusops elengi
ବଉଳ (Baula)मौलसिरी (Maulsari) / बकुलBakula
- Family
- Sapotaceae
- Origin
- Tropical South & Southeast Asia
- Plant Type
- Tree
- Habitat
- Outdoor
About the Plant
Medium-to-large dense evergreen tree with fragrant flowers; alternate elliptic-oblong lustrous leaves, and star-shaped creamy-yellow intensely fragrant blossoms and orange berries.
Traditional Uses
Loose teeth, dental cavities, pyorrhea, and headache
Parts Used
Stem bark, flowers, unripe fruit, tender twigs
Ayurvedic Properties
- Rasa: Kashaya, Katu, Tikta
- Guna: Guru
- Virya: Sheeta
- Vipaka: Katu
Health Benefits
- Strengthens loose teeth, cures pyorrhea, and soothes chronic headache
Precautions
Safe traditional oral astringent
Interesting Facts
Its star-shaped flowers retain their intoxicating perfume for days even after completely drying