Neolitsea chinensis (Lam.) Chun.
Neolitsea chinensis (Lam.) Chun. is also known as Litsea chinensis Lam., Litsea glutinosa{Lour.}C.B.Robinson, Litsea sebifera Pers. belongs to Lauraceae family.
The Arabic name for this herb is Vardbari.
The English names for this herb are Common Tallow Laurel, Litsea Bark.
The Urdu names for this herb are Maidah Lakri , Maidah-Sak, Medasak.
Description
Neolitsea chinensis (Lam.) Chun.. An evergreen shrub or tree, upto 25 m. in height. Leaves very variable in size and shape, elliptic-ovate or oblong-lanceolate, pubescent, aromatic. Flowers in umbellate heads, yellowish. Fruit globose, black or purple(162). Bark hard, thick, and of a brown colour, sometimes soft and smooth; external surface rugose and easily scratched, fragile and readily powdered; section corky and composed of several layers of a soft granular matter
Pharmacological Actions
The pharmacological actions of Neolitsea chinensis (Lam.) Chun.'s Bark are Anti-spasmodic, Aphrodisiac, Astringent, Demulcent, Digestive Tonic, Nervine Tonic, Resolvent, Stimulant.
The pharmacological actions of Neolitsea chinensis (Lam.) Chun.'s Flower are Anti-spasmodic, Emollient.
The pharmacological actions of Neolitsea chinensis (Lam.) Chun.'s Leaves are Anti-spasmodic, Emollient.
The pharmacological actions of Neolitsea chinensis (Lam.) Chun.'s Root are Aphrodisiac, Astringent, Expectorant, Galactagogue.
The pharmacological action of Neolitsea chinensis (Lam.) Chun.'s Seeds is Aphrodisiac.
Indications
The indications of Neolitsea chinensis (Lam.) Chun.'s Bark are Dysentery, Diarrhoea, Sciatica, Sexual Debility, Wounds, Sprains, Flatulence, Rheumatism, Gouty Joints, Nervous Backache, Bone Fracture, Gout, Bruises, Phlegmatic Backache, Spasms, Poisioning, Muscular Tension.
The indication of Neolitsea chinensis (Lam.) Chun.'s Oil(berries) is Rheumatism.
The indications of Neolitsea chinensis (Lam.) Chun.'s Root are Leprosy, Inflammations, Consumption, Spleen Disorders, Burning Sensation, Joints Pain, Throat Troubles, Fever, Biliousness, Bronchitis, Thirst, Paralysis.
Contraindications
None recorded.
Temperament
The temperaments of Neolitsea chinensis (Lam.) Chun. are 2nd order warm , 1st order, dry .
Occurrence, Taste & Odor
Odor: The odor of Bark of Neolitsea chinensis (Lam.) Chun. is Aromatic.
Taste: Bark: Tasteless, Root: First turns slightly bitter,with time sweetish bitter.
Dosage
| Part | Dose | Instructions |
|---|---|---|
| Bark | 0.000 – 0.000 | N/A |
| Whole Herb | 3.000 – 5.000 g | N/A |
Available Brands
- OSTEOCAPSynergic
- ROGHAN-E-SURKHHamdard laboratories Waqf Pakistan
Compound Preparations
Neolitsea chinensis (Lam.) Chun. is used in the preparation of Kushta Para, Safuf Istikhase, Safuf Maida Lakri, Zamad Dard.
Substitutes
The substitutes of Neolitsea chinensis (Lam.) Chun. are Anacyclus pyrethrum DC., Colchicum luteum Baker, Terminalia arjuna Roxb. Wight & Arn. [Used in mild bone fractures and backache.].
Active Constituents
The active constituents of Neolitsea chinensis (Lam.) Chun. are Laurotetanine, Tannin.
Antidotes
The antidote of Neolitsea chinensis (Lam.) Chun. is Apis mellifera L. (Honey).
Toxicity
Currently no Toxicity information is available for Neolitsea chinensis (Lam.) Chun.. (work in progress)