Kurabaka
Kurabaka is a substance used in the Ayurvedic materia medica. Flavonoids show moderate oral bioavailability. Bark tannins exert primarily local GI action with limited systemic absorption. Lipid-based formulations (Taila) enhance transdermal penetration of bioactives for topical applications.
Names and identification
| Language | Name |
|---|---|
| English | Kurabaka |
Ayurvedic pharmacology (Dravyaguna)
| Property | Value | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Rasa (Taste) | Tikta | Primary taste |
| Guna (Quality) | Laghu | Physical quality |
| Virya (Potency) | Ushna | Heating/Cooling effect |
| Vipaka (Post-digestive) | Katu | Post-digestive effect |
Dosage forms and preparation
Dosage Forms: Churna (flower/bark powder), Kashayam (decoction), Taila (infused oil), Lepa (paste), Capsule
Standard Dosage: 2-4 g powder twice daily; 40-80 mL decoction; external oil and paste application as needed
Optimal Timing: After meals for internal use; external applications morning and evening; flower preparations for aromatic therapy anytime
Storage: Store powder in airtight containers at 15-30°C. Essential oil in amber glass. Flower-based preparations protect from light and moisture.
Marker Compounds: Barlerin, Shanzhiside, Beta-sitosterol, Iridoid glycosides, Essential oil terpenoids, Flavonoid glycosides
Synergistic Combinations
Reviewed by Dr. Awadesh Pratap Singh, BAMS, on 11 October 2026. What that review covered.
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