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Pistacia lentiscus Linn.

Pistacia lentiscus Linn.

Pistacia lentiscus Linn. belongs to Anacardiaceae family.

The Arabic name for this herb is Mistaka.

The English names for this herb are Mastic, Mastich Tree.

The Urdu names for this herb are Alik Rumi, Kundar Rumi, Mastagi.

Warning: Prolonged use of mastic can cause dermatitis.In excessive doses it may cause hematuria,may cause more adverse effects in case of anus affections.

Description

Pistacia lentiscus Linn.. A variable evergreen shrub or a small tree, up to 4-5 m high, with a big crown; leaves pinnate and small 4-5 mm diam. Flowers dioecious. Drupes globose, black. The wood is reddish, It yields mastic resin

Pharmacological Actions

The pharmacological actions of Pistacia lentiscus Linn.'s Gum Resin are Absorbent of waste humours, Analgesic, Anti-flatulent, Anti-inflammatory, Anti-tumor, Aphrodisiac, Appetizer, Astringent, Carminative, Demulcent, Deodorant, Desiccative, Detergent, Diuretic, Emmenagogue, Expectorant, Hepatic Tonic, Purgative, Resolvent of Inflammations, Restorative Tonic, Stimulant, Stomachic, Styptic, Sudorific, Tonic.

Indications

The indications of Pistacia lentiscus Linn.'s Fruit are Sore Throat, Cough, Bleeding Gums.

The indications of Pistacia lentiscus Linn.'s Gum Resin are Sexual Debility, Cough, Bronchitis, Catarrh, Flatulence, Amenorrhoea, Inflammations, Cancer, Gum Affections, Haemorrhages, Teeth Affections, Stomach Weakness, Tumors, Urine Retention, Breast Tumor, Local Pain.

Contraindications

None recorded.

Temperament

The temperament of Pistacia lentiscus Linn.'s Gum Resin is 2nd order, warm and dry.

Occurrence, Taste & Odor

Odor: The odor of Pistacia lentiscus Linn. is Aromatic.

Taste: Slightly Sweet.

Dosage

PartDoseInstructions
Gum Resin1.000 – 2.000 gN/A

Available Brands

Compound Preparations

Pistacia lentiscus Linn. is used in the preparation of Arq Maul Laham Ambari Ba Nuskha Kalan, Dawaul-Misk, Hab Haltit, Hab Marwaridi, Hab Saqmuniya, Hab Suranjan, Hab-e-Amber Momiyaie, Hab-i-Lub al-Khashkhash, Hab-Mumsik Ambari, Jawarish Amla Ambari Ba Nuskha Kalan, Jawarish Jalinus, Jawarish Kamuni Kabir, Jawarish Mastagi , Jawarish Mastagi Sada, Jawarish Mohra, Jawarish Qurtum, Ma'jun Chob Chini, Ma'jun Izaraqi, Ma'jun Jalinus Lului, Ma'jun Jiryan Khas, Ma'jun Nankhwah Mushki, Ma'jun Nisyan, Ma'jun Talkh, Mufarreh Yaquti mo'tadil, Naushadroo-i-Saada, Qurs Humma Jadid, Qurs Tabashir qabiz, Safuf Kalan, Safuf khas, Safuf Muallif, Sunun Muqawwi Dandan.

Substitutes

The substitute of Pistacia lentiscus Linn. is Mentha piperita Linn..

Active Constituents

The active constituents of Pistacia lentiscus Linn. are Bitter Principle, Essential Oil, Isomasticodienoic Acid, L-D-Pinene, Mastichic Acid, Mastichine, Masticin, Masticodienoic Acid, Oleanolic Acid, Resins [90%], Shikimic Acid, Tannin, Tirucallol.

The active constituents of Pistacia lentiscus Linn.'s Oil are Resin(Insoluble in Alcohol) [10%], Resin(Soluble in Alcohol) [9%].

The active constituents of Pistacia lentiscus Linn.'s Seed are Aucubin, Choline, Edible Oil [22.08%], Organic Acids, Plantease(Crystalline Trisaccharide), Starch.

The active constituents of Pistacia lentiscus Linn.'s Young Leaves and Twigs are Camphene, Cycloartenol, D-Pinene, Kaempferol, Lupeal, Myricetin, Quercetin, Skimmic Acid, ß-Sitosterol, Terpenes.

Antidotes

The antidotes of Pistacia lentiscus Linn. are Vinegar, Myrtus communis Linn. (Juice).

Toxicity

Currently no Toxicity information is available for Pistacia lentiscus Linn.. (work in progress)