Latin Name(s): Psoralea Corylifolia

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Sanskrit / Indian Name (s): Bakuchi, Babchi

Cure for: According to Ayurveda Bakuchi is  kapha-haram, rasayanam, ruksham, hrithyam, and useful in diseases like leprosy, worm infections, fevers and rakta-pittam. This herb has been considered by Ayurveda doctors to be so effective in the treatment of leprosy that it was given the name of 'Kushtanashini' (leprosy destroyers). It is highly effective in treating skin discoloration and baldness.The oil extracted from the plant known as bakuchi oil is traditional, antibacterial and anti-viral formula that is used in various skin disorders and hair problems.