Used in Āyurveda for both external and oral application in treating worm infestation, pruritus (itching), psychiatric disorders, low digestion strength, and more.

(Bagchi: samocaka)

As this is distinguished from gorocanā (“cow bezoar”), this may be bezoar obtained from the head of an elephant, in distinction from that obtained from a cow. Used in Āyurveda for both external and oral application in treating worm infestation, pruritus (itching), psychiatric disorders, low digestion strength, and more.

A yellowish substance obtained from the solidified bile of cattle.

A yellowish, fragrant substance obtained from the solidified bile of elephants and cattle.

A yellow stone that forms within the stomach of ruminants and is held to have medicinal properties.

A yellow stone that forms within the stomach of ruminants and is held to have medicinal properties.

Crystalized bile deposits of cattle. 

A dye or paint prepared from the gall stones of cattle.