Krishna Institute

Of Pharmacy

Medicinal Plant

Mimusops elengi

English: Spanish cherry / Bullet wood
ગુજરાતી: બોરસલ્લી

An evergreen tree prized for its fragrant flowers and strong medicinal bark, often used in oral care and traditional healing.

Botanical Information

Scientific Name: Mimusops elengi

Common Name: Spanish cherry / Bullet wood

Local Name: બોરસલ્લી

Family: Sapotaceae

Traditional Uses

  • Toothache remedy
  • Mouth freshener
  • Bark for wounds

Properties

  • Analgesic
  • Antiseptic
  • Cooling effect

Academic Importance

Understanding this plant's role in pharmaceutical education and research

Educational Value

  • Materia medica reference
  • Morphological study
  • Practical specimens

Research Applications

  • Dental medicine research
  • Antimicrobial evaluation
  • Herbal formulation study