KAMPILLAK - USES IN GYNAECOLOGY

It is known as Kapila in Marathi, Kabila in Hindi , Kampilla ( Kampillak) in Sanskrit & Kamal tree in English.

Latin Name - Mallotus philipinensis

Family - Euphorbiaceae 

                    

Properties -

Rasa - Katu

Virya - Ushna

Vipaka - Katu

Guna - Laghu, ruksha ,Tikshna

Chemical Constituents -

Isorottlerin , Rotlerin, Homorotlerrin , volatile oil , tannin , citric & oxalic acid

Parts Used - Phala-raja

USES -

🌱 Garbhanirodhak -

    It is used Garbhanirodhak ( Contraceptive)

🌱 Vrana-Shodhan

🌱 Vrana-ropan.

🌱 It is useful in raktadushti janya vikara ( diseases caused due to impure blood).

Precautions -

if used in higher amount - causes Nausea.

Note - this post is for educational purposes only.

ref - Ayurveda textbooks.