Babool : Health Benefits, Uses, Dosage and Side Effects

Babool is a medicinal tree which has medicinal properties. All parts of the tree are used in ayurvedic treatment. Different parts of the babool tree that are used for medicinal purposes are bark, gum, leaves, pods, seeds, and roots. Babool tree has healing properties and is used for the treatment of various problems like oral health problems that could be treated with the tree’s bark. Babool is also used for the treatment of cough, cold, and breathing problems as it clears the sputum from the air passage. Many more problems could be treated using this medicinal tree as it contains antibacterial and other ayurvedic properties. 

Properties of babool:

The babool tree has so many beneficial properties that are helpful in the treatment of various problems related to the overall health of the body. Some of these properties of the babool tree are as follow:

• Antibacterial property
• Anti-inflammatory properties
• Anti-fungal properties 
• Kashaya- this is the astringent property of babool tree
• Kapha balancing property
• Sita- this is the soothing property of the babool tree. 

Historical uses of babool: 

Babool for a long time is used for medical purposes. The tree has so many healing properties and could treat many health problems and issues. People use major parts of the tree for ayurvedic treatments. Babool plays a vital role in Ayurveda, and thus, the tree plays an essential part in ayurvedic medicines. 

For years, babool is used to treat problems like dental health, promotes healthy skin, reduces hair fall, and is also used for the treatment of wounds and skin diseases. According to studies and reports, many people have been treated using the babool tree and its ayurvedic properties. 

Benefits of babool in Ayurvedic treatment:

Babool tree is highly valued when it comes to ayurvedic treatments; the other name for this tree is the "healing tree" as it is majorly known for its healing properties. Let's see   at a few of the problems that could be treated with the help of this ayurvedic tree.

Helps in healing of wounds

Babool has medicinal properties like Ropan and Kashaya properties, which are beneficial for healing wounds. For healing wounds, the gum part of the tree is used, which helps heal and stop the bleeding of the wound. 

.Helps to treat skin diseases

Babool is used in the treatment of skin diseases like eczema and fungal infections. The babool tree has Kashaya properties that are beneficial for these skin diseases. The bark powder of the babool tree is used to cure these skin diseases, 

Helps with cough and cold 

Babool has soothing properties for the throat. The babool tree helps to get rid of cold, cough, chest congestion, and other breathing problems. 

Good for healthy skin

The babool tree leaves work great for healing dehydrated skin and other skin related problems like itching and skin rashes. Since the leaves of the babool tree have anti-septic, anti-fungal, and antibacterial properties, they are beneficial in treating of all skin problems and therefore treating and keeping the skin healthy. 

Treats hair fall

Babool is known for the treatment of hair fall and promoting hair growth. For the hair fall treatment, the leaves of the tree are made into a thick paste, which is then applied on roots of the hair and washed off after 10-15 minutes with warm water.

Cures bleeding piles 

Babool is used in the treatment of bleeding piles as it has SIta and Kashaya properties, which are beneficial for curing bleeding piles. The part of the tree that is used for the treatment is babool gum powder.

Treats burn injuries 

Babool is used for treating burn injuries as the babool tree has soothing properties like Kashya and Ropan, which leads to faster healing of skin burns. Tree's part that is used for curing burn injuries is the babool bark powder.

Treats arthritis and fractured bones

Babool has beneficial properties like Vata balancing and Ropan, which are useful for treating arthritis pain and fastening fractured bones' healing. The part of the babool tree used for the treatment of arthritis and fractured bones is babool gum.

Good for dental health

Babool is very useful for oral health. The part of the babool tree that is effective for oral health is the bark of the tree. Chewing of the bark helps in strengthening the teeth and gums and protects the mouth from bacteria. 

Dosage of Babool recommended by doctors:

Doctors have suggested taking the prescribed dosage of babool. The quantity recommended by doctors is as follows:

• Baboolchurna- You could take ¼ or ½ teaspoon of baboolchurna two times a day.
• Babool capsule- You could take one or two babool capsules two times a day.
• Babool gum – You could consume babool gum ¼ or ½ teaspoon only once in a day.

Usage of babool for ayurvedic treatment:

Babool can be consumed for ayurvedic treatment; check out how you can consume this medicinal plant for your ayurvedic treatment. 

Baboolchurna with honey or water 

You can consume baboolchurna with some honey or water. You can follow the steps down below to consume baboolchurna. 

1. You can take about ¼ or ½ teaspoon of baboolchurna.
2. Take one full teaspoon of honey and mix well to consume. You also have the option of mixing baboolchurna in half glass of water.
3. It would help if you took this twice a day after meals for better results.                                                                                                                                                                                          
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5. Babool capsule with water

You can consume a babool capsule with water. Follow these steps:

1. Take one or two capsules of babool. 
2. You can either have lukewarm water or regular water for swallowing the babool capsule.
3. Take the capsule after meals and not on an empty stomach. 

Babool gum powder

You can consume babool gum powder by following these steps:

1. You could take ¼ or ½ teaspoon of babool gum powder in a cup.
2. Add lukewarm water in the cup and consume it. 
3. It would help if you took this only once a day after a meal. 

Side effects of babool:

Babool is a medicinal plant, and the chances of facing side effects are rare. However, some rare side effects of babool are as follows:

• Skin rashes
• Conjunctivitis 
• Allergic rhinitis 
• Gas 
• Bloating 
• Nausea 
• Loose motions 

You should consult your doctor if you are taking babool along with amoxicillin as babool can decrease the absorption of amoxicillin. It would help if you always consumed babool as prescribed by your doctor. 

Precautionary guide for using babool:

Certain precautions must be considered before you consume babool. Check out certain precautions that must be followed seriously:

Expert advice: 

There are two expert views when it comes to Precautions. Check out the scientific view and ayurvedic view.

Scientific view	Ayurvedic view
According to scientific studies, people suffering from respiratory disorders must consult their doctors while consuming babool.	According to ayurvedic studies, people suffering from constipation must not consume babool.

      For breastfeeding ladies:

Babool must not be consumed by breastfeeding women.

      For pregnant ladies:

Pregnant ladies cannot consume babool. It is harmful to ladies to consume this medicinal plant while they are pregnant.

FAQ about babool:

Are there any chemical ingredients of babool? 

Babool tree is rich in minerals, nutrients, and vitamins. Some chemical ingredients of the babool tree are stearic acid, chlorides, tannins, sucrose, gallic acid, etc. so we can say that the babool tree has chemical ingredients.

How many forms of babool can you find in the market?

You can find three forms of babool in the market. They are as follows:

1. Churna
2. Gum 
3. Capsule 

You can find many different brands in the market that manufactures these forms of babool. Some of these brands are dark forest, Vita greens, Palash, etc. You can select the brand according to your preference.

Is it advisable to consume babool on an empty stomach?

Babool can be consumed on an empty stomach, and there are no side effects of taking babool before a meal. This is because babool has beneficial properties like Sita and Kashaya, which are useful for reducing hyperacidity. 

Is babool good for the treatment of urinary infections and disorders?

There are two views to this question. Check out the scientific view and the ayurvedic view for the treatment of urinary disorder using babool.

Science	Ayurveda
According to scientific studies, babool is very beneficial for treating urinary disorders as it has antibacterial properties that help eliminate Escherichia coli bacteria that lead to all urinary diseases or infections.	According to ayurvedic studies, babool has excellent balancing properties of Vata-Pitta that help control urinary disorders and remove the toxins by increasing urine production. And thus, all the toxins are passed out through the urine.

Ayurvedic tip for treatment of urinary disorder:

You can treat urinary disorder or infection by consuming baboolchurna. Follow these steps to consume baboolchurna:

1. You can take ¼ to ½ teaspoon of baboolchurna.
2. You have two options of consuming baboolchurna; you can either consume it with water or take honey along with it.
   1. It would help if you consumed it after meals. 

Does babool help in the treatment of nightfall in men?

There are two views to this question. Check out the scientific view and the ayurvedic view for the treatment of nightfall in men using babool.

Science	Ayurveda
According to scientific studies, babool is used for the treatment of sexual issues like nightfall in men. The part of the babool tree that is used for this treatment is pods.	According to ayurvedic studies, babool is beneficial for balancing Vatadosha as babool has properties like Vata and vrishya, which helps treat nightfall in men.

Ayurvedic tip for treatment of nightfall in men using babool:

You can treat nightfall in men by consuming a babool capsule. Follow these steps to swallow babool capsule:

1. You can take one or two capsules of babool.
2. It would help if you consumed it after meals with lukewarm water. 

Can teeth disorders be treated with babool? 

There are two views to this question. Check out the scientific view and the ayurvedic view for the treatment of teeth disorders using babool.

Science	Ayurveda
According to scientific studies, babool has antibacterial, antihistaminic, anti-inflammatory, hemostatic properties that are beneficial for treating teeth disorders. Some teeth disorders are as follows: Plague formation Gingivitis	According to ayurvedic studies, babool is very useful for teeth disorders. You can follow these tips for treating teeth disorders: You could brush your teeth using a toothpaste that has babool as its main ingredient. You must brush your teeth with this babool toothpaste two times a day after having your meals.

Can ringworm infection be treated with the help of babool? 

There are two views to this question. Check out the scientific view and the ayurvedic view for the treatment of ringworm infection using babool.

Science	Ayurveda
According to scientific studies, babool is very useful in treating ringworm infections as babool has antibacterial and anti-fungal properties. The part of the babool tree that is used for this treatment is the stem bark.	According to ayurvedic studies, babool has soothing skin properties like Kashaya and Ropan, fighting off this fungal skin problem called ringworm infection. This infection could lead to skin itching and also cause a burning sensation. However, babool is known to be a soothing agent for the skin.

Ayurvedic tip for treatment of ringworm infection using babool:

You can treat ringworm infection by applying babool powder. Follow these steps to apply babool powder on the ringworm infection.

1. It would help if you took ¼ to ½ teaspoon of babool powder.
2. Take coconut oil and mix the babool powder to make a thick paste.
   1. Apply this paste on the ringworm infection
   2. You must apply this paste two times a day for faster results. 

Does babool help in the treatment of mouth ulcers?

There are two views to this question. Check out the scientific view and the ayurvedic view for the treatment of mouth ulcers using babool.

Science	Ayurveda
According to scientific studies, babool is used to treat mouth ulcers as it has antibacterial and antimicrobial properties, which help reduce the bacteria in the mouth and restrict the growth of other bacteria.	According to ayurvedic studies, babool has properties like Ropan that is a healing property, Kashaya- that is an astringent property and site- that is a soothing and cold property. All these properties are helpful in the treatment of mouth ulcers by providing a relaxing and calm sensation.

( Disclaimer : The content is purely informative and educational in nature and should not be construed as medical advice. Please use the content only in consultation with an appropriate certified medical or ayurvedic doctor. )