Benefits of Babul (Kikar) Ayurvedic Herb

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Introduction of Babul (Kikar)

Babul is a flowering plant that belongs to the Fabaceae family. Babul has long been utilized in Ayurveda to treat problems like blood disorders, skin conditions, intestinal worms, and dhat syndrome. In India, it is also used in a variety of recipes.


Botanical Name : Vachellia nilotica.

Useful Parts for Babul (Kikar) :

Whole plant.

Names in different languages for Babul (Kikar) :

English: Babul.
Hindi: Kikar.
Tamil: Kaluvelamaram.
Malayalam: Karivelan.
Telugu: Nallatumma.
Kannada: Jaali mara.
Bengali: Baabla.
Gujarati: Babaria.

Health benefits of Babul (Kikar)

Babul has multiple health benefits.

  • Balances Vata and Pitta dosha

    The gum resin of Babul helps to keep Vata and Pitta doshas in proper balance.

  • Cures oral diseases

    The antimicrobial properties of Babhul prevent various oral infections like gingivitis, cavities, gum swelling, etc.

  • Control high cholesterol

    The astringent properties of Babul reduce high cholesterol levels.

  • Treat gastric disorders

    Babul is rich in Pittahara properties that help manage burning sensation, gastritis, etc.

  • Treat Ulcerative colitis

    Babul helps to treat ulcerative colitis and diarrhea with bleeding. .

Ayurvedic medicines that include Babul (Kikar) as an ingredient

  • Pepcer Capsule.
  • Dasanakanti Churnam.
  • Khadirati Gutika.
  • Trayodasang Guggulu.

Various health conditions such as ulcerative colitis, skin diseases, gastric disorders, oral diseases, tridosha imbalances, etc can be effectively managed with Babul.