Mocharasa
मोचरस
Silk Cotton Gum · പൂളപ്പശ
About
Bombax ceiba gum. Astringent for diarrhea, leucorrhea.
Classical properties
| Sanskrit | मोचरस |
|---|---|
| English | Silk Cotton Gum |
| Malayalam | പൂളപ്പശ |
| Rasa (taste) | kashaya, madhura |
| Guna (quality) | guru, ruksha |
| Virya (potency) | sheeta |
| Vipaka (post-digestive effect) | katu |
Traditional uses
Leucorrhea, diarrhea, menorrhagia, hemorrhoids.
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This information is educational and based on classical Ayurvedic texts. It is not medical advice. Always consult a qualified BAMS / MD-Ayurveda practitioner before using any herb therapeutically — dosage, anupana (vehicle), and combinations are person-specific.