Gum Moringa (Red)| Shejan Gond | Moringa Gond

In Bhavaprakash, Śigru (Moringa) is described as Tikta-Katu Rasa (bitter & pungent), Laghu-Tikshna Guna (light & sharp), Ushna Virya (hot potency), and Kaphavatahara (pacifying Kapha & Vata doshas).
The gum (niryāsa) exudate, when dried and purified, is noted for:

• Shothahara (anti-inflammatory)

• Vedanasthapaka (pain-alleviating)

• Krimighna (anthelmintic, expels worms)

• Agnideepana (stimulates digestion)

• Vranaropaka (wound-healing)

Therapeutic Indications (as per Bhavaprakash & Ayurvedic usage):

• Shotha (inflammation, swelling)

• Ruja (pain, musculoskeletal disorders)

• Krimi (intestinal worms)

• Mandagni (weak digestion, low appetite)

• Vrana (wounds, ulcers – external application)

Modern Perspective & Benefits:
Today, Moringa Gum Red is valued in both traditional and modern herbal practice:

• ✅ Natural anti-inflammatory – supports joint and muscle comfort

• ✅ Digestive aid – helps in indigestion and sluggish metabolism

• ✅ Antimicrobial & wound-healing – used externally in poultices and herbal formulations

• ✅ Cooling & soothing – useful in inflammatory conditions and gut imbalances

• ✅ Herbal excipient – sometimes used in formulations as a natural binder and emulsifier

How to Use:

• Internal (as per Vaidya’s direction): 1–2 g of gum powder with warm water, honey, or in formulations.

• External: Applied in paste form for wounds, swellings, or joint pain relief.

✨ Moringa Gum Red (Śigru Niryāsa) is described in Bhavaprakash as a powerful Shothahara and Vedanasthapaka dravya — a traditional remedy for pain, swelling, and digestive imbalances, while modern use highlights its anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, and wound-healing benefits.