अश्वकर्णकः - Shorea robusta
Name - शालः
Botanical name - Shorea robusta
Description - This is the resinous exudate obtained from Shorea robusta Dipterocarpaceae.
Chemical Constituents-
Use - The drug is mildly astringent, stimulant and aphrodisiac. Heated with oils it forms plasters, that are applied to chilblains, ulcers etc. A paste of it put on the head is a cure for elongated uvula.