Gardenia resinifera Roth resin uses and benefits

The resin, also known as “Dikamali” or “Cumbi Gum,” from the Gardenia resinifera plant has traditionally been used in Ayurvedic medicine for various ailments, including treating skin diseases, intestinal worms, constipation, and dental problems. It is also known for its antispasmodic, expectorant, carminative, stimulant, antimicrobial, and anthelmintic properties.

Medicinal Uses:
Skin Conditions:
The resin is used in the treatment of cutaneous diseases and to keep off flies and worms.
Gastrointestinal Issues:
It’s used for constipation, intestinal worms, distention of the abdomen, and piles.
Dental Issues:
The resin is applied to teeth or gums affected by dental caries or inflammation.
Other Uses:
Used for fever, skin diseases, intestinal worms, and piles.
Relieves pain, increases appetite, and treats vomiting, headaches.
Used for dyspnea and cough.
May be used to treat muscle pain, menstrual cycle problems, and other conditions.
Antioxidant and DNA Damage Prevention:
Studies have shown that the gum resin exhibits antioxidant and DNA damage-preventing activities.
Properties of the Resin:
Appearance: The resin is a light yellow color.
Solubility: It dissolves in organic solvents but not in water.
Taste and Smell: The resin has a sharp, pungent taste and odor, similar to asafoetida.
Traditional Names: The resin is also known as “Dikamali” or “Cumbi Gum”.
Ayurvedic Properties: In Ayurvedic medicine, the resin is considered hot, pungent, and has properties like antispasmodic, expectorant, carminative, stimulant, antimicrobial, and anthelmintic.
Phytochemicals: The plant contains various phytochemicals, including alkaloids, steroids, glycosides, flavonoids, anthocyanins, saponins, phenols, tannins, volatile oils, terpenoids, carbohydrates, and proteins.

Uses
The fruit is edible.
The resin from the leaf buds is edible and possess antiseptic, antioxidant and antibacterial properties.
Plant resin is kept over the tooth or gum affected with dental caries or inflammation.
Resin is used in treatment of fever, skin diseases, constipation, intestinal worms, piles.