White Dammar Powder / Vellai Gungiliyam Powder

Kingdom: Plantae

Family: Dipterocarpaceae

Genus: Vateria

Species: V. indica

Binomial name: Vateria indica L.

White Dammar is a resin that comes from the Dammar tree. It is used to treat bronchitis, cough, and sore throat. This resin has a good amount of antiseptic, antidepressant, deodorizing, aphrodisiac, and antibacterial properties.

It is one of the medicinal spices grown in India. This herbal plant is mostly grown in deciduous forests, especially Western Ghat Mountains. This tree will be green in the half of the year and deciduous in the next half of the year. 

Health Benefits

• White Dammar is a good remedy for respiratory problems like asthma, wheezing, bronchitis, etc.
• It helps to control high body temperature and keeps it normal.
• In Ayurveda, this white dammer is used to treat syphilis.
• It is a great herbal remedy for dry cough, cold, hernia, and flu.
• It is a rich source of antioxidant properties that helps to treat all skin problems like wrinkles, rashes, inflammation, itches, etc.
• The aroma of the white dammar will promote mental health.