Kamala is a term that can refer to various subjects, but it is often associated with Kamala Harris, the Vice President of the United States. Born on October 20, 1964, she is the first female Vice President and the first woman of African American and Asian American descent to hold this position. Before her vice presidency, she served as a U.S. Senator from California and was the Attorney General of California. In a different context, "kamala" can also refer to a plant known as Mallotus philippensis, which is used in traditional medicine and dye production. The plant produces a reddish-orange powder from its seeds, historically used as a dye and for its medicinal properties.