Guma (Thumbai) — Medicinal Flower of AYUSH
Guma (Thumbai) — botanically Leucas aspera (Willd.) Link — is one of the medicinal flowers used in India's traditional systems of medicine (AYUSH). Unlike the emotional Bach remedies, these are used for physical ailments.
Names across systems
Traditional uses
Flowers act as digestive and laxative; used as an eye salve in jaundice since time immemorial.
Traditionally indicated for
Many AYUSH medicinal flowers are potent herbs. Use only under a qualified AYUSH or traditional-medicine practitioner.
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Flower essences are a complementary, self-help practice for emotional balance — not a treatment for medical or psychiatric illness. AYUSH medicinal flowers are a traditional-medicine reference; many are potent herbs and should be used only under a qualified practitioner. This article is educational and not a substitute for professional care.
