Masikai / Manjakani Pazham / Bluejack Dried (Raw) – 100 gm

Other Common Names:

Scientific Name: Quercus incana 

English Name: Bluejack

Tamil Name: Masikai / மாசிக்காய் 

Hindi Name: Maajoophal / Majuphal / Mazu / माजूफल / माजूफल / माजू 

Malayalam Name: Majakaanee / Mashikkay / മാജക്കാണീ / മഷിക്കായ്

Telugu Name: Machikaaya / మంచికాయ

Description:

Quercus incana is the botanical name of bluejack that belongs to the Fagaceae family. Bluejack grows up to 10 meters in height and is native to the Atlantic and Gulf coastal plains of the United States. Bluejack tree is widely found in Southwestern Asia.  Bluejack is one of the significant trees and famous herbal medicine in India. Bluejack plant leaves contain rich sources of vitamin A, vitamin C, gallic acid, and tannins. It also has anti-microbial and anti-inflammatory properties. Bluejack is a medicinal herb that provides numerous health benefits.

The common names of bluejack are manjakani, masikai, bluejack oak, upland willow oak, sand jack oak, and cinnamon oak.

Health Benefits:

• Bluejack is an effective remedy to treat skin pigmentation, skin tightening, skin whitening, and dry skin.
• Bluejack can help to relieve the problem of rectal bleeding
• Bluejack powder helps to restore the elasticity of a women’s uterine wall after delivery. 
• Bluejack powder helps to boost the immunity system.
• Bluejack helps to treat vaginal infection, abnormal vaginal discharge, and bleeding. 
• Bluejack is the best medicine for kids to treat diarrhea.
• Bluejack has antiseptic properties that help to heal wounds faster.
• Bluejack helps to treat stomach-related disorders.

Dosage of Bluejack Dried:

For Internal Use:

Take 5 to 7 grams of dried bluejack (masikai) powder and mix it with 100 ml of water. Boil the mixture for a few minutes. Filter the mixture and consume it twice a day before food. 

For External Use:

Take a required amount of dried bluejack (masikai) powder and mix it with black salt. Use it as a tooth powder to treat bleeding gums, oral infection, and other dental problems.