Bombyx mori L.
Bombyx mori L. is also known as Silk Coccon belongs to Bombycidae, Insecta, Lepidoptera family.
The Arabic names for this herb are Hareer, Harer.
The English names for this herb are Raw Silk-Cocoon, Silk Worm-Moth.
The Urdu names for this herb are Abresham, Patt.
Description
Bombyx mori L.. It comprises yellow oval and rounded capsules. Cocoon about 2-5 cm long consisting of fibroin (silk) threads cemented together with a layer of silk glue (sericin) secreted by silk worm while passing from caterpillar to the chrysalis (or pupal) stage. The worms feed on the leaves of Morus alba (Shatitut), are about an inch long and half an inch thick. Cocoon ash (i.e. powdered Cocoon) is used in medicines
Pharmacological Actions
The pharmacological actions of Bombyx mori L.'s Cocoon Ash are Aphrodisiac, Cardiac Tonic, Detersive, Exhilarant, Expectorant, Refrigerant, Styptic.
Indications
The indications of Bombyx mori L.'s Cocoon Ash are Cough, Catarrh, Epiphora, Leucorrhoea, Asthma, Eye Irritation, Chronic Diarrhoea, Flu.
Contraindications
None recorded.
Temperament
The temperament of Bombyx mori L.'s Cocoon Ash is 1st order, warm and dry.
Occurrence, Taste & Odor
Odor: The odor of Cocoon Ash of Bombyx mori L. is Nauseant.
Taste: Cocoon Ash: Insipid,Bad.
Dosage
| Part | Dose | Instructions |
|---|---|---|
| Cocoon Ash | 125.000 – 375.000 mg | N/A |
Available Brands
- AMBREENA TONICQARSHI INDUSTRIES (PVT) LTD
- DAWA-UL-MISK (Motadil Jawahirdar)Hamdard laboratories Waqf Pakistan
- DAWA-UL-MISK MUTADIL JAWAHAR WALIQARSHI INDUSTRIES (PVT) LTD
- ERQEMBERHamdard laboratories Waqf Pakistan
- HABB-E-JAWAHIRHamdard laboratories Waqf Pakistan
- HABB-E-MOMYAIE SADAHamdard laboratories Waqf Pakistan
- Khameera Gauzaban ba-Izafa JawahiratAshraf laboratories (Pvt) Ltd.
- KHAMIRA ABRESHAM HAKIM ARSHAD WALAHamdard laboratories Waqf Pakistan
- KHAMIRA ABRESHAM SADAHamdard laboratories Waqf Pakistan
- KHAMIRA ABRESHAM SHEERA UNNAB WALAHamdard laboratories Waqf Pakistan
- KHAMIRA BADAMHamdard laboratories Waqf Pakistan
- KHAMIRA GAOZABAN (SADA)Hamdard laboratories Waqf Pakistan
- KHAMIRA GAOZABAN AMBERIHamdard laboratories Waqf Pakistan
- KHAMIRA GAOZABAN AMBERI JAWAHIRDARHamdard laboratories Waqf Pakistan
- KHAMIRA GAOZABAN JADWAR OOD SALEEB WALAHamdard laboratories Waqf Pakistan
- KHAMIRA HAMDARDHamdard laboratories Waqf Pakistan
- KHAMIRA NAZLI JAWAHIRDARHamdard laboratories Waqf Pakistan
- KHAMIRA SHIRA UNNAB WALAHamdard laboratories Waqf Pakistan
- MAJUN SHABAB AWARHamdard laboratories Waqf Pakistan
- MUFARREH SHAIKH-UR-RAEESHamdard laboratories Waqf Pakistan
- MUFARREH YAQUTI MOTADILHamdard laboratories Waqf Pakistan
- NAUSHDAROO LULVIHamdard laboratories Waqf Pakistan
- NAZLI Hamdard laboratories Waqf Pakistan
- RABOOLINHamdard laboratories Waqf Pakistan
- TUNSUKHHamdard laboratories Waqf Pakistan
Compound Preparations
Bombyx mori L. is used in the preparation of Arq Amber, Dawaul Misk Mo'tadil, Hab-e-Jawahir, Jawahardar, Khamira Gaozaban Ambari Jawahardar.
Substitutes
The substitute of Bombyx mori L. is Onosma bracteatum Wall. [Used in phlegmatic and cardiac complaints.].
Active Constituents
No information regarding Bombyx mori L.'s active constituent is currently available.
Antidotes
The antidote of Bombyx mori L. is Valeriana hardwickii Wall..
Toxicity
Currently no Toxicity information is available for Bombyx mori L.. (work in progress)