Woodfordia fruticosa (L.) S. Kurz.
Woodfordia fruticosa (L.) S. Kurz. is also known as Lythrum fruticosum Linn., Woodfordia floribunda Salisb. belongs to Lythraceae family.
The Arabic name for this herb is Anbul Fabat.
The English names for this herb are Downy Grislea, Fire Flame Bush, Shiranji Tea.
The Urdu names for this herb are Dhawa, Gul-e-Dhawa.
Description
Woodfordia fruticosa (L.) S. Kurz.. Shrubs 2.5 m tail. Leaves ovate-lanceoiate or ovate, rarely falcate. Cymes 3-16 flowered. Hypanthium 9-11 mm long. Petals 3-4.5 mm long, brick-red stamens 3-16.5 mm long. Ovary oblong, 4-6 mm long. Capsule ovate or elliptic. Seeds triangular
Pharmacological Actions
The pharmacological actions of Woodfordia fruticosa (L.) S. Kurz.'s Flowers are Anti-bilious, Anti-haemorrhagic, Astringent, Cooling , Desiccative, Hemostatic.
Indications
The indication of Woodfordia fruticosa (L.) S. Kurz.'s Decoction (flower) is Bleeding Piles.
The indications of Woodfordia fruticosa (L.) S. Kurz.'s Dried flower are Wounds, Persistent Fever, Mucous Membrane Disorders, Persistent Headache, Foul Ulcers, Liver Complaints.
The indications of Woodfordia fruticosa (L.) S. Kurz.'s Flowers are Menorrhagia, Persistent Headache, Liver Complaints, Ulcers, Burns, Hemorrhoids, Internal Hemorrhages, Prolapsus Ani, Bilious Fever, Mucous Membrane Disorders, Bleeding Piles, Dysentery, Leucorrhoea, Diarrhoea, Wounds, Catarrh, Bowel Complaints, Abnormal Secretions, Persistent Fever.
Contraindications
None recorded.
Temperament
The temperaments of Woodfordia fruticosa (L.) S. Kurz.'s Flowers are 1st order, cold and dry, 2nd order, cold and dry.
Occurrence, Taste & Odor
Odor: The odor of Flowers of Woodfordia fruticosa (L.) S. Kurz. is Slightly Aromatic.
Taste: Flowers: Bitter.
Dosage
| Part | Dose | Instructions |
|---|---|---|
| Flowers | 3.000 – 7.000 g | N/A |
Available Brands
None recorded.
Compound Preparations
Woodfordia fruticosa (L.) S. Kurz. is used in the preparation of Arq Faulad, Ma'jun Zanjbil, Safuf Habis, Safuf Sailanur Rehm.
Substitutes
The substitute of Woodfordia fruticosa (L.) S. Kurz. is Acacia catechu (Linn. f) Willd.
Active Constituents
The active constituents of Woodfordia fruticosa (L.) S. Kurz. are Quercetin, Tannin.
Antidotes
The antidote of Woodfordia fruticosa (L.) S. Kurz. is Punica granatum Linn. (Juice).
Toxicity
Currently no Toxicity information is available for Woodfordia fruticosa (L.) S. Kurz.. (work in progress)