Mallotus philippinensis (Lam) Muell.

Mallotus philippinensis (Lam) Muell. is also known as Croton coccineum, Croton philippinensis Lam., Rottlera tintoria Roxb. belongs to Euphorbiaceae family.

The Arabic names for this herb are Qanbeel, Samsak.

The English name for this herb is Kamala.

The Urdu names for this herb are Kamatah, Kambero, Kamela, Kanbila.

Warning: In full doses it is violently purgative causing nausea and griping.The plant drug irritates the gastro-intestinal tract and even in therapeutic doses produces considerable nausea and increases the peristaltic movement of intestines.

Description

Mallotus philippinensis (Lam) Muell.. A small much branched, evergreen tree with short and often buttressed bolt Bark thin, grey, somewhat rough leaves variable, broadly ovate to oblong < ovate-lanceolate, glabrous above, pubescent with numerous red glands beneath Flowers in spikes, dioecious, small; capsules, 3-lobed, loculicidally 3-valve 0.75-1.25 cm diam. Densely covered with reddish black, smooth minute Stella hairs and fine grains of a red resinous substance soluble in alcohol. See< 4 mm diameter, sub-globose, black.

Pharmacological Actions

The pharmacological actions of Mallotus philippinensis (Lam) Muell. are Anthelmintic, Anti-rheumatic, Appetizer, Cathartic, Concoctive , Desiccative, Detergent, Purgative, Styptic, Vermifuge, Vulnerary.

The pharmacological actions of Mallotus philippinensis (Lam) Muell.'s Fruit Hairs are Anthelmintic, Styptic.

The pharmacological actions of Mallotus philippinensis (Lam) Muell.'s Glands (powder) are Anthelmintic, Purgative.

Indications

The indications of Mallotus philippinensis (Lam) Muell. are Spleen Enlargement, Tape Worms, Bladder Stones, Leprous Affections, Pityriasis, Syphilitic Ulcers, Skin Irritation, Bronchitis, Freckles, Ringworm, Loss of Appetite, Wounds, Ulcers, Tumors.

The indications of Mallotus philippinensis (Lam) Muell.'s Root are Eczema, Articular Rheumatism.

Contraindications

None recorded.

Temperament

The temperament of Mallotus philippinensis (Lam) Muell. is 2nd order, warm and dry.

Occurrence, Taste & Odor

Taste: Bitter.

Dosage

Part	Dose	Instructions
Whole Herb	2.000 – 7.000 g	N/A

Available Brands

DEEDANIQARSHI INDUSTRIES (PVT) LTD
KIRMARHamdard laboratories Waqf Pakistan
MARHAM KHARISH JADIDHamdard laboratories Waqf Pakistan

Compound Preparations

Mallotus philippinensis (Lam) Muell. is used in the preparation of Itrifal Deedan, Itrifal Qanbeel, Marham Kharish Jadid, Qurs Deedan, Roghan Kamilah, Safuf Barg Hina Wala, Safuf Hikkah, Zimad Jarb.

Substitutes

The substitute of Mallotus philippinensis (Lam) Muell. is Embelia robusta Roxb..

Active Constituents

The active constituents of Mallotus philippinensis (Lam) Muell. are Gum, Isorottlerin, Rottlerin, Tannic Acid, Volatile Oil.

Antidotes

The antidotes of Mallotus philippinensis (Lam) Muell. are Cochlospermum religiosum (L.) Alston, Pimpinella anisum Linn., Pistacia lentiscus Linn..

Toxicity

Currently no Toxicity information is available for Mallotus philippinensis (Lam) Muell.. (work in progress)