Bluejack Powder / Masikai Podi

Kingdom: Plantae

Family: Fagaceae

Genus: Quercus L.

Species: Quercus infectoria Olivier

Scientific Name: Quercus infectoria

Bluejack is popularly known as Oak Gall and Manjakani, it is a species of oak. Bluejack is a semi-evergreen, small tree, which is normally grown 1 to 2 meters in height. The leaves are arranged alternatively and it is varied in size and color. The smooth nut of this plant is called an acorn, ovoid mucronate, mucronate.

Bluejack has been traditionally used in medicines for centuries in Asia. The native of this plant is from the Middle East and Southern Europe. Now, this plant is grown in the southwest and South Asia. It is also used in some other industries for making black dye, softening leather. In Ayurveda, this medicinal herb is popularly used to tighten the tissues. The bluejack is also available in the form of dried, powder, capsule, and extract.

Health Benefits

• One of the major health issues caused by an unhealthy diet is piles. The bluejack powder provides better relief from the swelling of the pile and also it helps to control bleeding because of its astringent property.
• It can be used to treat spongy, swollen, and bleeding gum.
• Bluejack powder helps to treat various skin problems like cuts, skin infection, acne, wounds, excessive bleeding, large pores, ringworms, impetigo, saggy skin, and eczema.
• Bluejack is loaded with expectorant properties, so it is effectively used to treat asthma.
• This herb has a good amount of astringent properties, so it provides better relief from urinary tract infections.