Quick Review: 
Masikai known as Blue jack/ Nut galls in English is very much popular in India and Malaysia. In Tamil Nadu, You will find it in all homes where there is a newborn baby. It has been used for natural vaginal tightening since ages. It is kind of interesting the way it is formed.

Botanical Name      : Quercus Incana Roxb, Quercus infectoria

Tamil Name            : மாசிக்காய் / Masikai Powder

English Name         : Bluejack, Oak Gall Powder, Oak Apple Powder

Malayalam Name    : മാജക്കാണീ / മഷിക്കായ് / Majakaanee, Mashikkay

Hindi Name            : माजूफल / माजूफल / माजू / Maajoophal/ Majuphal/ Mazu

Telugu Name          : మంచికాయ / Machikaaya

Sanskrit Name         : Ambastha 

Kannada Name         : Machi Kaayi

Description:

One of the most popular uses in India and Malaysia is Oak or Manjakani, called “Masikai” in Tamil and belongs to the botanical family Quercus Incana Roxb. This herb is found in most households in Tamil Nadu because Masikai is capable of providing all the necessary resistance to the newborn.

The plant has been used in traditional medicine for many years for natural vaginal tightening. The origins, growth, development, and clinical benefits of this plant are very interesting to know. Oak does not normally form on this tree, but the wasp species are known as sting naturally attack its leaves.

During this attack, a chemical reaction occurs on the leaves of the plant, which then forms a circular hardball called “Oak Gall” around the wasp. There is a small amount of protrusion in the material caused by this reaction.

After about 5 to 6 months the insect leaves the hardball and the hardball dries. Finally, Masikai, a medicinal substance, is processed for export worldwide. Because the Bluejack is rich in vitamin A, proteins, vitamin C, and Gallic acid, it has anti-microbial and anti-inflammatory properties.

Internal Benefits of Masikai

Masikai for Vaginal Tightening : Masikai has a variety of health benefits as it acts as a skin and tissue tightening agent in women. Masikai is the best remedy for abnormal uterine bleeding, vaginal collapse, abnormal vaginal discharge, leukemia, and uterine collapse. To restore the elasticity of women’s uterine wall after delivery, Masikai is mixed with some herbs and fed to them.

Masikai for Babies

Masikai powder is traditionally used to remove harmful gas in baby abdominal and to help remove the residues of milk in the tongue of babies and soothe the odor.

Masikai for Post Pregnancy

Masikai powder is very beneficial in treating the body of women after childbirth. The most common applications are to lighten the breasts and tighten the vagina. The vaginal tissues are tightened by the consumption of the Masikai powder and the vagina recovers from its elasticity.

Skin and Face Care

Generally, Masikai is famous for its skin tightening properties. In addition, it can be easily treated with skin diseases such as skin pigmentation. It can effectively control excessive skin dryness.

Rectal Bleeding

Mixing Masikai powder with medicine or food can help relieve the problem of rectal bleeding. Due to its antihemorrhagic condition in the muscle, it effectively controls the rectal bleeding.

Masikai for Kids

Masikai has various health benefits and medicinal properties that are suitable not only for mothers but also for children. Masikai powder is used to treat irritable bowel syndrome, persistent diarrhea, and rectal problems. Its anti-inflammatory properties help to cure all stomach-related disorders.

External Benefits of Masikai

Masikai for Dental Problems

Some Indian toothpaste and toothpowder manufacturers use Masikai as the main ingredient in their products. Masikai powder is a good herbal remedy for mouth ulcers, mouth odors, and dental problems. Also, it is advisable to use the Masikai in the mouth wash process for faster healing mouth wounds. Masikai powder has long been used to maintain overall oral hygiene from children to adults.

Masikai for Bad Odor

Masikai is very effective in alleviating the odor of the genital area in both males and females. This is especially helpful in women’s menstrual areas during menstruation. It is rich in antibacterial and anti-fungal properties.

Masikai for Healing wounds

Masikai specializes in healing wounds, swells, and cuts. Because of its antiseptic nature, wounds heal and spread quickly.

How to Consume Masikai Internally

Mix about 5 g of Masikai Powder in about 100 ml of water and boil it for a few minutes. Once the water is heated, the contents should be filtered and taken separately. Drink this water before breakfast and after dinner.

How to Apply Masikai Externally

For Bad Odors

Masikai extract is used in women and men to wash off stinking body parts and to relieve odor emanating from private areas.

For Dental problems

A combination of Babul bark powder, Masikai powder, black salt, and neem powder is used as a tooth powder, and it is easily cured of oral infections such as gingivitis, sore throat, toothache, and tooth decay.

For Healing wounds

Boil the oak stone in water, wash the wounds by this solution, it prevents wounds from becoming a secondary infection once the injury has occurred. This solution is safer than antiseptic creams and alcohol lotions available on the commercial market.

Side Effects

There are no side effects in using this product, and you can consider the medical advice for the usage of this product during pregnancy.

Harvesting & Manufacturing Methods

All herbs are 100% naturally harvested, dried, and pulverized without the chemical interactions that assure the natural herb powders.

Precautions ; Though it is an extremely natural remedy for many of your daily issues yet it is not wholly safe. In spite of the numerous beneficial traits it holds, it is not to be forgotten that the plant can also have some downsides. Hence, it is advisable to consult a doctor before using.