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Ayurvedic herb

Shaka

Teak (Tectona grandis) wood is used for its cooling and astringent properties, helpful in skin and bleeding disorders.

Pacifies
Pitta, Kapha
May aggravate
Vata
Rasa
Kashaya
Guna
Laghu, Ruksha
Virya
Sheeta
Vipaka
Katu

Educational wellness information only. Consult a licensed clinician before changing medications or starting herbs.