The word lac is derived from the Sanskrit word lākshā (लाक्षा), which represents the number 100,000. It was used for both the lac insect (because of their enormous number) and the scarlet resinous secretion it produces. Lac (also called Laksha) is a slick serum and secretion from a scale insect species Laccifer lacca. These insects suck the sap of several plants and bushes and secrete Lac as a protective covering. Laccifer lacca looks like tiny spots on plants having no limbs and covering with slick serum. Sometimes, these insects are difficult to recognize and we can only see resin excreted by them. Lac scales are main cash crops and are cultured in Burma, India and Thailand. Lac is collected from the plants
The resin is astringent and alterative and is a tonic for liver, stomach and intestines and is useful in liver disorders like jaundice and oedema. Also reduces fat in adipose persons. Laccifer Lacca is applied over the skin in skin diseases. It stops bleeding in wounds and injuries, heals skin ulcers, speeds up recovery process of ulcer, wounds and other skin diseases.
Laccifer Lacca has following healing properties like Astringent, Anthelmintic, Coagulation modifier, Anti-hiccup, Antipruritics, Anti-arthritic, Anti-inflammatory, Antiulcerogenic
Benefits:
It helps us in preventing and curing the following:
- It is used for joint disorders and in diseases that occur due to loss of bone mineral density such as osteoporosis and osteomalacia.
- Lac is used as an anti-obesity drug and is used in most of the skin cosmetic products.
- Chinese practitioners also use lac for relief to gum bleeding, menstrual bleeding, and fainting after birth.
External Uses
Injuries / Fungal infections / Eczema / Scabies / Herpes
Internal Uses
Diarrhea / Dysentery / Intestinal parasites (worms) / Internal bleeding disorders / Hiccup / Cough / Low bone mineral density / Osteoarthritis / Obesity
Other Names:
Luk, Gala, Lak, Zicaorong, Shellac, Lac, Gomme laque, Kochenille, Gummilackschildlaus, Lackschildlaus, Lakh, Aragu, Laksha, Coccus lacca, Lakh Dana, laksha, laccifer lacca, coccus lacc resin
Safety Information:
- For Natural Taste & Freshness, Keep it in cool and dry place.
- Avoid direct Sunlight & Do not Refrigerate.
- Store the contents in an Airtight Container after opening the package.
- All herbal medicine should be used under Medical Supervision only.
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