Bakuchi- Psoralea corylifolia
✨ Ayurveda Through Nature’s Lens Bakuchi, also known as Avalguja or Bakuchi beeja ( Psoralea corylifolia ), is a powerful Ayurvedic medicinal plant whose names describe what it looks like and what it does for the body. Its seeds are dark in color with light streaks, which is why it is called names like Krishnaphala (black fruit) and Chandrarekha (moon-like lines). The seeds also have a strong smell, reflected in the name Poothiphala. In Ayurveda, names such as Kushthaghni and Shwitraghni clearly show its traditional use in skin problems like long-standing skin diseases and white patches (vitiligo). These names came from careful observation of nature by ancient physicians. For the common public, an important fact is that Bakuchi often grows wild along roadsides, wastelands, and open fields , and is easily available free of cost , yet it is extremely rich in medicinal value. Its seeds help restore natural skin color by activating pigment cells when used properly under medical guida...
