Magilam Poo, Magizham Poo, Mimusops Elengi, Spanish Cherry Flower, Bakula Flower, Maulsari, மகிழம் பூ, Ilanji Poo, Bakul, Pogada Chettu, Bakuli, Pagademara, Ranja, Karak, Bullet Wood. Pagade, West Indian Medlar.

FLOWER NATURE:

Magilam Poo is a highly revered, aromatic flower native to the Indian Sub continent. It holds a strong position in traditional South Indian life, medicine and spirituality. The most defining trait of the flower is its deep, rich, sweet aroma. Incredibly, the flowers retain their fragrance for years even after drying making them a popular natural choice for potpourri, linen cupboards and long lasting ornaments. Its cooling potency pacify excess body heat, vata, pitta imbalances. 

SEASONS:

The tree primarily blooms from spring through the rainy season. The flowers typically open at night or in the early morning filling the surrounding air with a powerful  heavy scent at dawn.

PLANT TYPE:

The Tree grows on a medium sized, densely foliated evergreen that features glossy dark green wavy leaves and provides a thick cool shade canopy. The blossoms are small star shaped and creamish or yellowish white colour. They feature a central crown rising from a series of multiple, pointed petals, giving them a distinct bullet or star like appearance.   

TRADITIONAL VALUES:

Magilam Poo is considered a sacred blossom in Indian traditions and is heavily associated with calmness and serenity. In South Indian culture women traditionally use the Poo for hair dressing. Chewing the flower or flower decoction is a time tested remedy to strengthen gums, tighten loose tooth, combat dental caries, and cure bleeding gums. The flower powder is used as nasal snuff to relieve headaches, sinusitis and mental fatigue. It acts as a mild natural sedative to alleviate stress and promote restful sleep. It has anti inflammatory and anti oxidant properties. 

STORAGE INSTRUCTION:

Store in an airtight jar, in a cool and dry place and away from direct sunlight.

DISCLAIMER: This is Solely a Food Supplement and Not Intended to Replace Medicine.

               Before Using any Herbals / or Herbal Powders, you are advised to consult with a Siddha or Ayurveda Doctor or any other Traditional Siddha Physician and use as per their direction.