Basonym of Drug
Bakuchi
Main Synonym
- Avalguja
- Somaraji
- Suparnika
- Shashilekha
- Krushnaphala
- Soma
- Putiphali
- Somavalli
- Kalmeshi
- Kushthaghni
Regional Name
- Bengali: Hakuch
- Gujarati: Bavachi
- Hindi: Bakuchi, Babchi
- Kannada: Bauchige
- Tamil: Kaporkarshi
- Telugu: Bhavchi, Kalajiuja
- English: Psorelia Seeds
Botanical Name
Psoralea corylifolia
Family
Fabaceae
Classification (Gana)
Aacharya Charaka mentioned Bakuchi in Tikta Skandha.
Bhavprakash Nighantu mentioned in Haritakyadi Varga.
External Morphology
1-1½ meter annual herb
Useful Parts
- Seeds
Important Phytoconstituent
- Psoralen
- Isopsoralen
- Corylifolean
Rasa Panchak
- Rasa: Katu, Tikta
- Guna: Laghu, Ruksha
- Virya: Ushna
- Vipaka: Katu
Action
- Kaphavatahara (Balances Kapha and Vata doshas)
Therapeutic Indication
- Kushthaghna (Effective in skin disorders)
- Rasayana (Rejuvenation)
- Krimighna (Anthelmintic)
Therapeutic Uses
- Badhirya: Powder of Bakuchi and Musali is beneficial for hearing disorders.
- Sadhyovrana (Wound): Leaves paste applied for quick healing.
- Switra: Seed powder with cow urine application is beneficial for vitiligo.
Dose
- Seed powder: 1 to 3 gm
Formulations
- Bakuchi Rasayana
- Somaraji Rasayana
- Avalgujadi Rasayana
- Mahanila Taila
- Khadirarista
Adverse Effect
Not Known
Remedial Measure
Not required