Mesua ferrea Linn.
Mesua ferrea Linn. belongs to Guttiferae family.
The Arabic name for this herb is Khashbul Hadid .
The English names for this herb are Cobra's Saffron, Mesua.
The Urdu names for this herb are Nag Kesar, Narmushk.
Description
Mesua ferrea Linn.. A medium-sized to large ever green tree with short trunk, often buttressed at the base. Bark greyish or reddish-brown, exfoliating in large thin flakes. Leaves lanceolate, coriaceous, generally covered with a waxy bloom underneath, red when young; flowers large, solitary or in clusters of 2-3, white fragrant; fruits ovoid, nearly woody, 2.5-5.0 cm long, with persistent calyx; seeds 1-4, dark brown, up to 2.5 cm diameter, cotyledons fleshy, oily
Pharmacological Actions
The pharmacological action of Mesua ferrea Linn.'s Bark is Sudorific.
The pharmacological actions of Mesua ferrea Linn. are Anti-asthmatic, Anti-bilious, Anti-dysenteric, Anti-haemorrhagic, Anti-inflammatory, Anti-perspirant, Anti-rheumatic, Anti-septic, Aphrodisiac, Astringent, Bitter Tonic, Cardiotonic, Carminative, Constipative, Desiccative, Exhilarant, Hepatic Tonic, Stimulant, Stomachic, Sudorific, Vermicidal.
Indications
The indications of Mesua ferrea Linn.'s Decoction (bark) are Bronchitis, Gastritis.
The indications of Mesua ferrea Linn.'s Decoction (root) are Gastritis, Bronchitis.
The indications of Mesua ferrea Linn. are Flatulence, Fever, Biliousness, Scabies, Bleeding Piles, Piles, Asthma, Itching, Sexual Debility, Skin Eruptions, Sore Throat, Urticaria, Wounds, Ulcers, Headache, Tumors, Foul Breath, Liver Disorders.
The indications of Mesua ferrea Linn.'s Flowers are Excessive Perspiration, Stomach Irritability, Melancholia, Dyspepsia, Piles, Cough, Dysentery, Insanity, Quenching Thirst.
The indications of Mesua ferrea Linn.'s Oil are Sores, Scabies, Rheumatism, Wounds.
The indications of Mesua ferrea Linn.'s Paste(flower) are Burning of Soles, Bleeding Piles.
The indication of Mesua ferrea Linn.'s Seeds is Haemorrhoids.
Contraindications
None recorded.
Temperament
The temperament of Mesua ferrea Linn. is 2nd order, warm and dry.
Occurrence, Taste & Odor
Odor: The odor of Mesua ferrea Linn. is Aromatic.
Taste: Astringent.
Dosage
| Part | Dose | Instructions |
|---|---|---|
| Whole Herb | 3.000 – 5.000 g | N/A |
Available Brands
- Lazeez ChuranAshraf laboratories (Pvt) Ltd.
- MA-UL-LEHAMHamdard laboratories Waqf Pakistan
- MUFARREH YAQUTI MOTADILHamdard laboratories Waqf Pakistan
- SHARBAT MUFARREH MUQAWWI-E-QALBHamdard laboratories Waqf Pakistan
Compound Preparations
Mesua ferrea Linn. is used in the preparation of HAb Pachlauna, Hab Saqmuniya, Halwai-Supari Pak, Jawarish Shehryaran, Lubub Al-Asrar, Ma'jun Muqil, Ma'jun Musli Pak, Muffareh Yaquti Mo'tadil, Qurs Mushil, Safuf Longa, Safuf Shirin.
Substitutes
The substitute of Mesua ferrea Linn. is Cyperus rotundus Linn..
Active Constituents
The active constituents of Mesua ferrea Linn. are Essential Oil, Euxanthone, Mammeisin, Mesuaxanthone A, Mesuaxanthone B, Mesuol, Mesuone.
Antidotes
The antidote of Mesua ferrea Linn. is Apis mellifera L. (Honey).
Toxicity
Currently no Toxicity information is available for Mesua ferrea Linn.. (work in progress)