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Salmalia malabarica (DC.) Schott & Endlicher

Salmalia malabarica (DC.) Schott & Endlicher

Salmalia malabarica (DC.) Schott & Endlicher is also known as Bombax malabaricum DC. belongs to Bombacaceae family.

The Arabic name for this herb is Shahrul Bant.

The English names for this herb are Salmalia Gum, Silk Cotton Tree Gum.

The Urdu names for this herb are Deokapah, Mocha, Mochrus, Simbal.

Warning: Extensive use of the gum may exert contraceptive action.

Description

None recorded.

Pharmacological Actions

The pharmacological actions of Salmalia malabarica (DC.) Schott & Endlicher's Gum are Anti-catarrhal, Anti-diarrhoeal, Anti-haemorrhagic, Anti-leucorrhoeal, Astringent, Avoricious-Aphrodisiac, Styptic.

Indications

The indications of Salmalia malabarica (DC.) Schott & Endlicher are Catarrhal Affections, Ulceration, Inflammed Surfaces.

The indications of Salmalia malabarica (DC.) Schott & Endlicher's Gum are Menorrhagia, Bleeding Gums, Seminal Debility, Dysentery, Leucorrhoea, Diarrhoea.

Contraindications

None recorded.

Temperament

The temperament of Salmalia malabarica (DC.) Schott & Endlicher is 2nd order, cold and dry.

Occurrence, Taste & Odor

None recorded.

Dosage

PartDoseInstructions
Whole Herb0.000 – 0.000 N/A
Gum3.000 – 5.000 gN/A

Available Brands

Compound Preparations

Salmalia malabarica (DC.) Schott & Endlicher is used in the preparation of Ma'jun Mochrus, Ma'jun Panba Dana, Ma'jun Shir Barghadwali, Ma'jun Zanjbil, Safuf Habis, Safuf Kalan.

Substitutes

No information regarding Salmalia malabarica (DC.) Schott & Endlicher's substitute is currently available.

Active Constituents

No information regarding Salmalia malabarica (DC.) Schott & Endlicher's active constituent is currently available.

Antidotes

No information regarding Salmalia malabarica (DC.) Schott & Endlicher's antidote is currently available.

Toxicity

Currently no Toxicity information is available for Salmalia malabarica (DC.) Schott & Endlicher. (work in progress)