Abroma augusta Linn.
Abroma augusta Linn. is also known as Theobroma augusta L. belongs to A.Chinensis, Apocynaceae, Sterculiaceae family.
The Arabic name for this herb is Abromah.
The English name for this herb is Devil's cotton.
The Urdu names for this herb are Olatkambol, Ulat-Kambal.
Description
Abroma augusta Linn. is a tree, : glabrous in texture, 10 ft (2.5m) long, is evergreen, blooms from late spring to early summer
Abroma augusta Linn.'s Leaves 3-5 lobed with very distinct palmate veins., size is usually 8 inches (20 cm)
Abroma augusta Linn.'s Flowers dark maroon in color
Pharmacological Actions
The pharmacological actions of Abroma augusta Linn. are Diuretic, Resolvent, Uterine Tonic.
The pharmacological action of Abroma augusta Linn.'s Leaves is Anti-gonorrhoeal.
Indications
The indications of Abroma augusta Linn. are Metritis, Sterility (Female), Leucorrhoea, Dysmenorrhoea, Gonorrhoea, Menstrual Pain, Menstrual Disorders.
The indication of Abroma augusta Linn.'s Leaves is Gonorrhoea.
The indications of Abroma augusta Linn.'s Root are Dysmenorrhoea, Amenorrhoea.
The indication of Abroma augusta Linn.'s Stem is Gonorrhoea.
Contraindications
None recorded.
Temperament
The temperament of Abroma augusta Linn. is 1st order, warm and dry.
Occurrence, Taste & Odor
Odor: The odor of Abroma augusta Linn. is Pleasent. The odor of Abroma augusta Linn. is Pleasant.
Dosage
| Part | Dose | Instructions |
|---|---|---|
| Whole Herb | 0.000 – 0.000 | N/A |
| Leaves and Stem | 0.000 – 0.000 | N/A |
| Root Bark (aqueous extract) | 2.000 – 4.000 g | N/A |
Available Brands
- MASTURINHamdard laboratories Waqf Pakistan
Compound Preparations
Abroma augusta Linn. is used in the preparation of Endemali, Hab Awaz Kusha, Hab-e-Mubarik, Hab-e-Sil, Hab-Ral, Masturin, Qurs Sailan, Qurs Sailan Jadid, Qurs Silajit, Sunun Post Mughlian.
Substitutes
The substitutes of Abroma augusta Linn. are Adiantum capillus-veneris Linn, Peganum harmala Linn., Ruta graveolens Linn., Valeriana officinalis Linn..
Active Constituents
The active constituents of Abroma augusta Linn. are Abromasterol, Abromine, Choline, Fixed Oil, Friedelin, Magnesium salt, Picrate, Resins, ß-Sitosterol, Stigmasterol, Taraxerol.
Antidotes
The antidotes of Abroma augusta Linn. are Citrus aurantifolia (Christman) Swingle, Sikanjibin [Should be prepared by adding honey and vinegar syrup in water.].
The antidote of Abroma augusta Linn.'s Stem-Bark is Abroma augusta Linn. (Root).
Toxicity
Currently no Toxicity information is available for Abroma augusta Linn.. (work in progress)