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.
Health benefits of Majuphal:
- Cures diarrhoea
In Ayurvedic medicine, diarrhoea is referred to as Atisar and is brought on by eating unsuitable foods, drinking tainted water, and developing an infection in the intestines from a parasite or bacteria. Acute stomach pains of various kinds, including diarrhoea and dysentery, can be treated with the herb majuphal. Additionally, it is successful in reducing dysmenorrhea, or the discomfort linked to menstruation.
- Treats Piles
Majuphal is a powerful treatment for haemorrhoids, often known as bleeding piles. It prevents bleeding by constricting the tissues in the rectum area due to its astringent properties. Majuphal powder is used topically as an ointment to reduce swelling and pain associated with piles.
- Minimises hyperpigmentation
Majuphal is helpful in easing the signs of hyperpigmentation, which are more frequently brought on by the body's Pitta dosha becoming aggravated when the skin is exposed to heat. Majuphal lessens tanning of the skin and aids in the removal of pigmentation and black spots because of its healing and cooling nature.
- Controls Diabetes
Majuphal root extracts have been shown to have strong anti-diabetic properties. It has proven a corrective treatment to manage uncontrolled diabetes by increasing insulin production and normalising its levels.