Benefits of Laksha (Lac) Ayurvedic Herb

Introduction of Laksha (Lac)

Laksha is a reddish-brown resin secreted by female lac insects that have been widely used to heal bone fractures and strengthen bones. It belongs to the Lacciferidae family. Laksha is used in preparing many Ayurvedic formulations. Lac is mainly cultivated in India and Thailand. The insect lives on trees called lac host trees where they secrete the lac resin which is scraped off and manufactured into shellac.

Botanical Name : Laccifer lacca Kerr.

Useful Parts for Laksha (Lac) :

Resin.

Names in different languages for Laksha (Lac) :

English: Shellac, Laksha (Lac).
Hindi: Lakh.
Sanskrit: Laksha.
Bengali: Gala.
Gujarati: Lak.
Telugu : Kommolakka, Lakka.
Tamil: Komburrki.
Malayalam: Arakku, Ambalu.

Health Benefits of Laksha (Lac)

Laksha is rich in anti-inflammatory, stomachic, anti-arthritis, hepatoprotective, anti-obesity properties.

• Treat liver diseases

  Laksha is rich in hepatoprotective properties that help recover from various liver diseases and improve liver functions.

• Treat toxic conditions

  The anti-venom properties of Laksha detoxify the body.

• Treat arthritis

  The anti-inflammatory properties of Laksha prevents pain and inflammations associated with arthritis.

• Treat wounds

  Laksha is rich in astringent properties that help reduce burning sensation and bleeding of wounds.

• Helps in weight loss

  The anti-obesity properties of Lakshya helps in weight loss naturally.

Ayurvedic medicines include Laksha (Lac) as an ingredient

• Chandanabala lakshadi tailam.
• Lakshadi Guggulu.
• Lakshadi Oil.

Laksha is the secretion of an insect that feeds on a ficus, croton, and ber tree. It is rich in medicinal properties and cures various diseases such as wounds, arthritis, toxic conditions, liver diseases, and it helps reduce body weight.