Majuphal
Majuphal is formed on the leaves of the Oaktree and is known as oak galls. There are generally two types of Majuphala white gall Majuphala and green gall Majuphala.
Majuphal is useful in wound healing due to its antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties. It reduces the risk of skin infection due to its antibacterial property. It also has an astringent property that constricts the skin cells or tissues and helps in skin tightening.
As per Ayurveda, gargling with Majuphal decoction reduces inflammation of the throat and manages tonsillitis. It also prevents bleeding in gums and gives a cooling and soothing effect due to its Kashaya (astringent) and Sita (cold) properties.
Majuphal might be used in certain vaginal problems as candida infections due to its antifungal property. Taking Majuphal powder along with lukewarm water help manage the symptoms of leucorrhea due to its Kashaya (astringent) property[2][4].
Majuphal is useful in wound healing due to its antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties. It reduces the risk of skin infection due to its antibacterial property. It also has an astringent property that constricts the skin cells or tissues and helps in skin tightening.
As per Ayurveda, gargling with Majuphal decoction reduces inflammation of the throat and manages tonsillitis. It also prevents bleeding in gums and gives a cooling and soothing effect due to its Kashaya (astringent) and Sita (cold) properties.
Majuphal might be used in certain vaginal problems as candida infections due to its antifungal property. Taking Majuphal powder along with lukewarm water help manage the symptoms of leucorrhea due to its Kashaya (astringent) property[2][4].
What are the synonyms of Majuphal?
Quercus Infectoria, Machikai, Mayaphal, Machi kay, Majjaphala, Mayuka, Chidraphala, Mayuka, Malayu[1].
What is the source of Majuphal?
Plant Based
Benefits of Majuphal
1. Hyperpigmentation
Majuphal is useful to reduce the symptoms of hyperpigmentation. Hyperpigmentation is caused by an aggravation of Pitta dosha in the body when the skin is exposed to heat or the sun. Majuphal helps in reducing tanning and pigmentation due to its Ropan (healing) property and Sita (cold) nature.
Tips for using Majuphal powder.
a. Take 1-1.5 gm (or as per your requirement) of Majuphal powder.
b. Mix it with honey or milk to make a paste.
c. Apply this paste on the affected area once a week to get rid of the signs of hyperpigmentation.
2. Inflamed gums
Majuphal can be used to treat swollen, spongy and bleeding gums. It has a Kashaya (astringent) property that reduces swelling and controls bleeding. It also produces a cooling and soothing effect on the gums due to its Sita (cold) nature.
Tips for using Majuphal Kada(Decoction).
a. Take 1-3gm of Majuphal powder.
b. Mix it with 2 cups of water.
c. Boil this mixture for 10 to 15 minutes or until it reduces to ¼ cup of water.
d. Filter this one-fourth cup of decoction.
e. Use this decoction for gargling once or twice a day to get rid of the symptoms of inflamed gums
Majuphal is useful to reduce the symptoms of hyperpigmentation. Hyperpigmentation is caused by an aggravation of Pitta dosha in the body when the skin is exposed to heat or the sun. Majuphal helps in reducing tanning and pigmentation due to its Ropan (healing) property and Sita (cold) nature.
Tips for using Majuphal powder.
a. Take 1-1.5 gm (or as per your requirement) of Majuphal powder.
b. Mix it with honey or milk to make a paste.
c. Apply this paste on the affected area once a week to get rid of the signs of hyperpigmentation.
2. Inflamed gums
Majuphal can be used to treat swollen, spongy and bleeding gums. It has a Kashaya (astringent) property that reduces swelling and controls bleeding. It also produces a cooling and soothing effect on the gums due to its Sita (cold) nature.
Tips for using Majuphal Kada(Decoction).
a. Take 1-3gm of Majuphal powder.
b. Mix it with 2 cups of water.
c. Boil this mixture for 10 to 15 minutes or until it reduces to ¼ cup of water.
d. Filter this one-fourth cup of decoction.
e. Use this decoction for gargling once or twice a day to get rid of the symptoms of inflamed gums
How to use Majuphal
1. Majuphal powder with honey or milk
a. Take 1-1.5 gm of Majuphal powder or as per your requirement.
b. Mix with honey or milk to make a paste.
c. Apply it on the affected area once a week.
d. To get rid of the sign of hyperpigmentation.
2. Majuphal Kada(Decoction) for gargling
a. Take 1-3gm of Majuphal powder.
b. Mix it with 2 cups of water.
c. This mixture is then boiled 10 to 15 minutes or until it becomes ¼ cup of water.
d. Filter this one-fourth cup of decoction.
e. Use this decoction for gargling once or twice a day.
f. To get rid of the symptoms of inflamed gums.
a. Take 1-1.5 gm of Majuphal powder or as per your requirement.
b. Mix with honey or milk to make a paste.
c. Apply it on the affected area once a week.
d. To get rid of the sign of hyperpigmentation.
2. Majuphal Kada(Decoction) for gargling
a. Take 1-3gm of Majuphal powder.
b. Mix it with 2 cups of water.
c. This mixture is then boiled 10 to 15 minutes or until it becomes ¼ cup of water.
d. Filter this one-fourth cup of decoction.
e. Use this decoction for gargling once or twice a day.
f. To get rid of the symptoms of inflamed gums.
References
- The Ayurvedic Pharmacopoeia Of India.Part 1 Volume 1.
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- Baharuddin NS, Abdullah H, Abdul Waheb AW. Anti-Candida activity of Quercus infectoria gall extracts against Candida species.J Pharm Bioallied Sci. 2015;7(1):15-20.
- Lorzadeh N, Sepavand F, Soleimaninezhad M and Kazemirad N. The Effect of Extract of Oak Gall for Vaginal Tightening and Rejuvenation in Women with Vaginal Relaxation. Open J Obstetr Gynecol. 2016. 06(13):879-887.
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