Majuphal oak gall majoophal manjakani - QUERCUS INFECTORIA 100gm
Majuphal gives relief in swelling of pile mass and also controls bleeding because of its Kashaya(astringent) property. Majuphal also reduces burning sensation and discomfort in piles due to its Sita (cold) nature. It gives cooling effects and reduces burning sensations in the anus.
Vernacular Names /Synonyms
- Latin name: Quercus infectoria
- Sanskrit : Mayaphala, Majuphul
- Assamese : Aphsa
- Bengali : Majoophal, Majuphal
- English : Oak Galls, Magic Nuts, Mecca Gall, Syrian Gall, Turkey Gall, Gallnut
- Gujrati : Muajoophal, Mayfal, Maiphal
- Hindi : Maajoophal, Majuphal, Mazu
- Kannada : Machikaai, Mapalakam
- Malayalam : Majakaanee, Mashikkay
- Marathi : Maayaphal
- Oriya : Mayakku
- Punjabi : Maju
- Tamil : Machakaai, Masikki, Mussikki, Machakai, Maasikkai, Masikkai
- Telugu : Machikaaya
- Urdu : Mazu, Mazuphal, Baloot, Mazu Sabz
- Malaysia : Manjakani, Biji manjakani
- Burma : Pinza-kanj-si, Pyintagar-ne-thi
- Persian : Mazu, Mazu-E-Sabz
- Arabic : Uffes, Afas, Ballut Afssi
- Indonesia : Manjakani
- Spanish : Encina De La Agalla
- Swedish : Aleppoek
- Thai : Ben Ka Nee
- Turkish : Mzi Mesesi
- German : Gall-Eiche
- Other common names : Gall-Oak, Cyprus Oak, Nut-Galls, Asian Holly-Oak, Aleppo oak
Constituents of Quercus infectoria Galls
The main constituent of gall is Tannic Acid (50-70%), Gallic acid (3%) Starch, and Sugars. Saponins, alkaloids, glycosides, triterpenes, sterols, phenolic compounds, and flavonoids are also found.
Aleppo galls contain highest tannic acid.
The Dosage of Quercus infectoria Galls
The powder of Gall is given in a dose of 500 mg to 1.5 grams twice a day with water / honey.
Ayurvedic Properties, and Action
It is astringent in taste (Rasa), pungent after digestion (Vipaka), and is cool in effect (Virya). It is a Sheet Virya herb. Sheet Virya or Cool potency herb, subdues Pitta (Bile). Sheet Virya herb gives nourishment to the body, and steadiness. It supports the building of the body fluids.
Rasa (taste on the tongue): Kashaya (Astringent)
Guna (Pharmacological Action): Laghu (Light), Ruksha (Dry)
Virya (Action): Shita (Cooling)
Vipaka (transformed state after digestion): Katu (Pungent)
Action
Kaphahara – pacifies phlegm.
Pittahara – pacifies pitta.
Dipan – promote appetite
Grahi – dry the fluids of the body
Important Ayurvedic Formulations
Madayantyadi Churna
Gorochanadi Vati / Gutika
Important Medicinal Properties
Majuphal / Mazoo, is used for therapeutic purpose in Ayurveda, Siddha, and Unani due to its certain medicinal activities. It is rich in tannic, and gallic acid, and has significant astringent action. It checks the bleeding, and constricts the tissues.
Oak gall are used in the treatment of Bleeding, Cancer, Cough, Dysentery, Eczema, Gonorrhea, inflammation of the gums, Piles, Malaria, Nervousness, Prolapse, Vaginal tightening, and rejuvenation, and Wound. Below is given medicinal properties of Gall powder.
Analgesic – relieve pain.
Astringent – causing the contraction of the skin cells, and other body tissues.
Desiccant – Drying agent
Diaphoretic – causes sweat
Hemostatic or haemostyptic – stops the bleeding
Hypnotic – sleep-inducing
Hypoglycemic – Reducing the level of the sugar glucose in the blood.
Sedative – promoting calm or inducing sleep.
Teeth and Gum Tonic
Tonic – Restore or improve health or well-being.
Therapeutic uses of Majuphal / Mazoo / Nut Gall / Oak Gall
Mazoo / Majuphal is used in the treatment of internal hemorrhages, diarrhea, gonorrhea, leucorrhoea, and other vaginal discharges, to restore postpartum uterine elasticity, and to stimulate the contraction of vaginal muscles. Externally it is applied on prolapses of rectum, relaxed, hemorrhoids, etc.
We accept payment by any of the following methods:
PayPal
Please pay as soon as possible after winning an auction, as that will allow us to post your item to you sooner!
We offer FREE shipping on all orders!
Your order will be dispatched within 1 working day of receiving payment (Monday-Friday) and you should expect to receive it one or two days after dispatch (for orders sent RM 2nd Class).
In the very unlikely event that your item is lost or damaged during post, then WE will issue either a full refund or replacement.
If you are not 100% satisfied with your purchase, you can return the product and get a full refund or exchange the product for another one, be it similar or not.
You can return a product for up to 14 days from the date you purchased it.
Any product you return must be in the same condition you received it and in the original packaging. Please keep the receipt.
Our site aims to provide the best possible information on health, herbal medicines and medicinal plants. This information should not replace professional advice by a qualified medical or herbal practitioner.
Many minor health conditions such as colds and flu are suitable for self-treatment. However, if you are worried about any health condition, it is always advisable to have a face-to-face consultation with a doctor or other healthcare practitioner in order to obtain a diagnosis and treatment advice.
Information contained within this site is original and written with the greatest possible care. This however, does not exclude the possibility that, because of developments in the field of herbal healthcare, errors may appear.
