Quercus infectoria Olivier
Quercus infectoria Olivier is also known as Quercus lusitania Lamk. var. infectoria Oliv. belongs to Fagaceae family.
The Arabic names for this herb are Afas, Afinay.
The English name for this herb is Oak Galls.
The Urdu names for this herb are Maada, Maju Phal, Mazu Phal, Mazu Sabz.
Description
Quercus infectoria Olivier. A small tree or shrub 2-5 m high. Leaves 4-6 cm long, very rigid, often glabrescent with spinous teeth, acorns cylindrical. The galls are spherical or pear-shaped and measure 6-50 mm in diameter. The surface of the mature dry gall may be smooth and shining, sometimes seems as vanished, and chestnut brown, but usually it is rough and of a greyish-brown colour
Pharmacological Actions
The pharmacological actions of Quercus infectoria Olivier's Galls are Anti-haemorrhagic, Anti-septic, Astringent, Desiccative, Styptic.
Indications
The indications of Quercus infectoria Olivier's Galls are Gleet, Bleeding Gums, Ear Pus, Leucorrhoea, Epistaxis, Pharyngitis, Wounds, Eczema, Gonorrhoea, Chronic Diarrhoea, Stomatitis, Profuse Menstruation, Enuresis Nocturnal, Spleen Swelling, Intertrigo, Uterine Prolapsus, Uvula Elongation, Vaginal Discharges, Chronic Gastric Catarrh, Albuminuria, Renal Haemorrhage, Impetigo.
Contraindications
None recorded.
Temperament
The temperaments of Quercus infectoria Olivier's Galls are 1st order, cold, 2nd order, dry, 2nd order, cold, 3rd order,dry.
Occurrence, Taste & Odor
Odor: The odor of Galls of Quercus infectoria Olivier is Specific.
Taste: Galls: Bitter.
Dosage
| Part | Dose | Instructions |
|---|---|---|
| Galls | 1.000 – 2.000 g | N/A |
Available Brands
- ENTOBANHerbion Pakistan Pvt Ltd.
- HABB-E-MARWAREEDI Hamdard laboratories Waqf Pakistan
- HABB-E-PAICHISHamdard laboratories Waqf Pakistan
- IMSAKI JAWAHARQARSHI INDUSTRIES (PVT) LTD
- MAJUN MOCHRASHamdard laboratories Waqf Pakistan
- NASHIFHamdard laboratories Waqf Pakistan
- SANOON MUQAWW-E-DANDANHamdard laboratories Waqf Pakistan
Compound Preparations
Quercus infectoria Olivier is used in the preparation of Hab Bawasir Khuni, Hab Marwaridi, Hab Paichish, Hab Urus, Ma'jun Hamal Ambari Alvi Khani, Ma'jun Mochrus, Marham Mazu, Qurs Bandish Khuni, Safuf Habis, Safuf Muallif, Sunan Missi, Sunun Zard.
Substitutes
The substitutes of Quercus infectoria Olivier are Punica granatum Linn. (Peel ), Tamarix gallica Linn., Tamarix indica Linn..
Active Constituents
The active constituents of Quercus infectoria Olivier are Ellagic Acid, Gallic Acid, Tannic Acid.
Antidotes
The antidotes of Quercus infectoria Olivier are [Half boiled egg may also be used.], Cochlospermum religiosum (L.) Alston, Acacia arabica (Lam.) Willd. (Gum).
Toxicity
Currently no Toxicity information is available for Quercus infectoria Olivier. (work in progress)