Shalmali Powder, Red Silk Cotton Bark (225g) | Ayurvedic Herb for Skin & Cooling Comfort
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Shalmali Powder is the pure stem bark of Bombax malabaricum, the red silk cotton tree. Sweet and astringent in taste with a cooling potency, it is traditionally valued for clear, even-toned skin, for women's wellness and for settling Pitta. This is bark, not the root sold as Semal Musli. The 225g pack is Vegan, Non-GMO and free from fillers.
| SKU | Health Concern | Pack Size | Specialty | Brand |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20081 | Skin Health | 225g | 100% Natural | PRANA AYURVEDA |
Shalmali Powder is the milled stem bark of Bombax malabaricum, also listed as Bombax ceiba, the red silk cotton tree whose scarlet flowers open across India before the first heat arrives. Its energetics are sweet and astringent in Rasa, Sheeta or cooling in Virya, and sweet in Vipaka, settling Pitta while steadying Vata. Ayurveda has long turned to the bark, and to its gum Mocharasa, for the skin and for women's wellness. This powder is bark only.
Ayurvedic Significance
Shalmali bark works chiefly on Rakta and Mamsa dhatu, where its astringent, cooling character is described as Stambhana, holding and steadying tissue that has grown loose or overheated. Practitioners reach for it in Raktapradoshaja concerns of the complexion, using it internally and as an external Lepa for clear, even-toned skin. The Sheeta virya makes it reliably Pitta-pacifying, while a sweet Vipaka is gently nourishing and Rasayana in nature, supporting Ojas. The natural gum, Mocharasa, shares these qualities and is a long-standing Grahi and women's herb.
Key Benefits
- Clear, even-toned skin: A classical Varnya bark, used internally and as a face paste to support a bright, healthy complexion.
- Cooling comfort: Sheeta in potency, traditionally taken when the body feels heated or a burning sensation arises.
- Women's wellness: The bark and its gum are long associated with a comfortable, steady monthly cycle.
- Pitta and Vata balance: Sweet, astringent and cooling qualities that settle sharp Pitta while the sweet Vipaka grounds Vata.
- Steadying and nourishing: A gentle Stambhana and Rasayana action that supports firm, well-nourished tissue and Ojas.
Ingredients
| Herb Name (Sanskrit) | Botanical Name | Plant Part Used |
|---|---|---|
| Red Silk Cotton (Shalmali) | Bombax malabaricum (Bombax ceiba) | Stem bark, with its natural gum |
All Prana Ayurveda herbs are sourced from select wild regions of India, where they naturally develop higher concentrations of active constituents.
Suggested Use
A quarter to half a teaspoon once or twice daily is the traditional serving. Cool water is the preferred Anupana, and honey suits it when taken for the skin. Morning and evening are the classical times; mixed with rose water it also makes a traditional face lepa. For dosage and duration suited to your constitution (Prakriti), consult a qualified Ayurvedic practitioner.
Safety & Certifications
- GMP certified: Produced in GMP-certified facilities under documented process controls.
- Traditional preparation: Bark is shade-dried and finely milled in the classical way, with no heat processing.
- Authentic sourcing: Harvested at peak maturity from select regions of India and botanically verified as stem bark.
- Strict quality standards: Every batch is checked for identity, purity and cleanliness before packing.
- Vegan: Entirely plant-based, with no animal-derived material of any kind.
- Non-GMO: Made from naturally grown, non-genetically-modified botanicals.
- Sustainably Sourced: Collected through practices that let the trees continue to thrive.
- No artificial colours, flavours or preservatives: Single-herb powder and nothing else.
- Free from synthetic stabilizers: No binders, fillers or flow agents are used.
- Thoughtful use: Cooling and astringent by nature, so a predominantly Kapha constitution, or use in cold damp weather, is best served by a smaller amount taken with warm water. Women who are pregnant or nursing, and anyone under ongoing professional care, are best guided by a qualified Ayurvedic practitioner.
- Storage: Keep tightly closed in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight, and out of reach of children.
Manufactured in WHO GMP-certified facilities, every Prana Ayurveda formulation honors classical Ayurvedic wisdom while meeting modern quality and safety standards.
Additional Information
The tree is written as Shalmali, Salmali, Shalmalee, Semal, Simbal and silk cotton, with Sanskrit synonyms Mocha, Picchila, Raktapushpa and Sthiraayu; its gum is Mocharasa. Botanically it is Bombax malabaricum or Bombax ceiba. This powder is the stem bark, not the root sold as Semal Musli. Churna and Choorna both mean powder. This listing is the 225g size.
