Mayaphala — Magic Nut / Oak Gall

Ayurvedic herb Mayaphala (Quercus infectoria) — Magic Nut / Oak Gall. Pharmacological properties: Rasa Kashaya, Virya Sheeta, Vipaka Katu. Balances Pitta, Kapha.

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Mayaphala (Quercus infectoria) is a premier classical astringent agent used to arrest bleeding, manage severe diarrhea, and tighten loose oral tissues.

ⓘ Information
PropertyValueDescription
RasaKashayaKashaya (Astringent) — drying, absorbent, wound-healing
GunaLaghu, RukshaLaghu (Light) — easy to digest, promotes lightness; Ruksha (Dry) — absorbs moisture, drying
ViryaSheetaSheeta (Cold) — cooling, decreases Pitta and inflammation
VipakaKatuKatu (Pungent) — post-digestive pungent, lightening
PrabhavaSankochana, StambhanaSankochana; Stambhana — styptic, stops bleeding

Sanskrit Synonyms

In the classical Ayurvedic texts, Mayaphala is known by the following Sanskrit names:

Majuphal, Chhidraphala, Mayuka

Parts Used

The medicinal parts of Mayaphala are: phala (gall).

Main Indications

Mayaphala is indicated in Ayurveda for the following conditions:

Atisara, Raktapitta, Mukharoga, Shvetapradara.

Dosha Effects

Mayaphala pacifies Pitta, Kapha.

It may aggravate Vata when used in excess or in sensitive individuals.

Usage

Mayaphala is used in classical Ayurvedic formulations. Consult a qualified Ayurvedic practitioner for appropriate dosage and preparation based on your constitution (Prakriti) and current imbalance (Vikriti).

Ayurvedic Pharmacopoeia of India (API)

Source: Ayurvedic Pharmacopoeia of India — Government of India, Ministry of AYUSH

Rasa (Taste)Kaṣ¡ya
Guna (Quality)Laghu, Rūkṣa
Virya (Potency)śita
Vipaka (Post-digestive effect)Kauu
Karma (Action)Pittahara, Kaphahara, Dipani, Gr¡hi
Dose1-3 gm of the drug in powder form.
Therapeutic Uses: Atis¡ra, Grahaḍi, Prav¡hik¡, śveta Pradara, Ar¿a, Danta Roga,
Important Formulations: Gorocan¡di vaui, Asthisandh¡naka lepa
Botanical Name: Quercus infectoria Olivo (Fagaceae)
Part Used: Gall.

Therapeutic Uses (IMPPAT Database)

Source: Indian Medicinal Plants, Phytochemistry And Therapeutics (IMPPAT) v1.0 — CC BY 4.0

Part UsedTherapeutic UseIdentifiersReferences
barkAstringentsMESH:D001252,UMLS:C0004110, ICD-11:XM0VK6ISBN:9788172361266
barkDermatitisMESH:D003872,UMLS:C3875321, DOID:2723, ICD-11:EA8ZISBN:9788172361266
barkDiarrheaMESH:D003967,UMLS:C0011991, DOID:13250, ICD-11:ME05.1ISBN:9780387706375
barkEczemaMESH:D004485,UMLS:C0013595ISBN:9780387706375, ISBN:9788172361266, ISBN:9788172363130
barkImpetigoMESH:D007169,UMLS:C0021099, DOID:8504, ICD-11:1B72.ZISBN:9780387706375, ISBN:9788172361266, ISBN:9788172363130
barkSkin diseasesMESH:D012871,UMLS:C0037274, DOID:37, ICD-11:EM0ZISBN:9780387706375
fruitAnesthetics, localMESH:D000779,UMLS:C0002934, ICD-11:XM7Y85ISBN:9789327275590
fruitAnti-bacterial agentsMESH:D000900,UMLS:C0279516, ICD-11:XM8XH0ISBN:9789327275590
fruitAntifungal agentsMESH:D000935,UMLS:C0003308, ICD-11:XM83G4ISBN:9789327275590
fruitAnti-inflammatory agentsMESH:D000893,UMLS:C0003209, ICD-11:XM7XD1ISBN:9789327275590
fruitAntineoplastic agentsMESH:D000970,UMLS:C0003392ISBN:9789327275590
fruitAntiviral agentsMESH:D000998,UMLS:C0003451ISBN:9789327275590
fruitAstringentsMESH:D001252,UMLS:C0004110, ICD-11:XM0VK6ISBN:9788172361266, ISBN:9789327275590
fruitCandidiasis, vulvovaginalMESH:D002181,UMLS:C0276683, DOID:2272, ICD-11:1F23.ZISBN:9789327275590
fruitDermatitisMESH:D003872,UMLS:C3875321, DOID:2723, ICD-11:EA8ZISBN:9788172361266
fruitDiabetes mellitusMESH:D003920,UMLS:C0011849, DOID:9351, ICD-11:5A14ISBN:9789327275590
fruitEczemaMESH:D004485,UMLS:C0013595ISBN:9780387706375, ISBN:9788172361266, ISBN:9788172363130
fruitGastrointestinal diseasesMESH:D005767,UMLS:C0017178, DOID:77, ICD-11:DE2ZISBN:9789327275590
fruitImpetigoMESH:D007169,UMLS:C0021099, DOID:8504, ICD-11:1B72.ZISBN:9780387706375, ISBN:9788172361266, ISBN:9788172363130
fruitInsecticidesMESH:D007306,UMLS:C0021576, ICD-11:XM3K66ISBN:9789327275590
fruitSkin diseases, infectiousMESH:D012874,UMLS:C0037278ISBN:9789327275590
gallAstringentsMESH:D001252,UMLS:C0004110, ICD-11:XM0VK6ISBN:9788172362461
gallCommon coldMESH:D003139,UMLS:C0009443, DOID:10459, ICD-11:CA00ISBN:9780387706375
gallDiarrheaMESH:D003967,UMLS:C0011991, DOID:13250, ICD-11:ME05.1ISBN:9788172362461, ISBN:9788172363130
gallDysenteryMESH:D004403,UMLS:C0277526, DOID:12384, ICD-11:1A40.ZISBN:9788172362461, ISBN:9788172363130
gallHemorrhoidsMESH:D006484,UMLS:C0019112, DOID:9746, ICD-11:DB60.ZISBN:9788172363130
gallLeukorrheaMESH:D007973,UMLS:C0023533, DOID:3766, ICD-11:MF3AISBN:9788172362461, ISBN:9788172363130
gallPharyngitisMESH:D010612,UMLS:C0031350, DOID:2275, ICD-11:CA02.ZISBN:9788172363130
gallRectal prolapseMESH:D012005,UMLS:C0034888, DOID:9307, ICD-11:DB31.2ISBN:9788172363130
gallRhinitisMESH:D012220,UMLS:C0035455, DOID:4483, ICD-11:CA09.0ISBN:9788172363130
gallVaginal dischargeMESH:D019522,UMLS:C0227791, DOID:3767, ICD-11:MF3AISBN:9788172362461, ISBN:9788172363130
AntipyreticsMESH:D058633,UMLS:C0003419, ICD-11:XM1RS7ISBN:9788173717055
AstheniaMESH:D001247,UMLS:C0004093, ICD-11:MG22ISBN:9788173717055
AstringentsMESH:D001252,UMLS:C0004110, ICD-11:XM0VK6ISBN:9780387706375
BronchitisMESH:D001991,UMLS:C0006277, DOID:6132, ICD-11:CA20ISBN:9788173717055
CoughMESH:D003371,UMLS:C0010200, ICD-11:MD12ISBN:9788173717055
Diabetes mellitusMESH:D003920,UMLS:C0011849, DOID:9351, ICD-11:5A14ISBN:9788173717055
DiarrheaMESH:D003967,UMLS:C0011991, DOID:13250, ICD-11:ME05.1ISBN:9788173717055
DysenteryMESH:D004403,UMLS:C0277526, DOID:12384, ICD-11:1A40.ZISBN:9788173717055
DyspepsiaMESH:D004415,UMLS:C0013395, ICD-11:DD90.3ISBN:9788173717055
EczemaMESH:D004485,UMLS:C0013595ISBN:9788173717055
ExpectorantsMESH:D005100,UMLS:C0015314ISBN:9788173717055
FeverMESH:D005334,UMLS:C0015967, ICD-11:MG26ISBN:9788173717055
GonorrheaMESH:D006069,UMLS:C0018081, DOID:7551, ICD-11:1A7ZISBN:9788173717055
Hair dyesMESH:D006202,UMLS:C0018501, ICD-11:ED73.10ISBN:9788173717055
HemoptysisMESH:D006469,UMLS:C0019079, ICD-11:MD22ISBN:9788173717055
HemorrhageMESH:D006470,UMLS:C0019080, ICD-11:MG27ISBN:9788173717055
HemostasisMESH:D006487,UMLS:C0019116ISBN:9788173717055
HyperhidrosisMESH:D006945,UMLS:C0020458, ICD-11:EE00.ZISBN:9788173717055
ImpetigoMESH:D007169,UMLS:C0021099, DOID:8504, ICD-11:1B72.ZISBN:9788173717055
LeukorrheaMESH:D007973,UMLS:C0023533, DOID:3766, ICD-11:MF3AISBN:9788173717055
MenorrhagiaMESH:D008595,UMLS:C0025323, ICD-11:GA20.50ISBN:9788173717055
PainMESH:D010146,UMLS:C0030193, ICD-11:MG3ZISBN:9788173717055
StomatitisMESH:D013280,UMLS:C0038362, DOID:9637, ICD-11:DA01ISBN:9788173717055
TonsillitisMESH:D014069,UMLS:C0040425, DOID:10456, ICD-11:CA03.ZISBN:9788173717055
UlcerMESH:D014456,UMLS:C0041582ISBN:9788173717055
Wound healingMESH:D014945,UMLS:C0043240ISBN:9788173717055