Pistacia integerrima J. L. Stewart ex Brandis
Pistacia integerrima J. L. Stewart ex Brandis is also known as Pistacia chinensis Bge., Rhus acuminata, Rhus integerrima Wall. belongs to Anacardiaceae family.
The Arabic name for this herb is Martah.
The English names for this herb are Galls, Pistacia Galls.
The Urdu names for this herb are Kakra Singhi, Karka Sengi, Somak.
Description
Pistacia integerrima J. L. Stewart ex Brandis. Curved or horn shaped, hollow galls, upto 15 cm long and 3 cm broad. Outer surface rough, pinkish purple or dark brown in colour, having a fimbriated appearance. The inner surface is reddish brown in colour, bearing deposits of dust-like particles, which represent dried insects and their excrementitious matter. Fracture-short and uneven; odour-reminiscent of terpentine; taste -slightly bitter and astringent.
Pistacia integerrima J. L. Stewart ex Brandis's Galls. A moderate sized deciduous tree, upto 18 m in height and 2.7 m in girth, with a short stout bole. Bark dark grey or blackish, viscous and aromatic when cut. Leaves pinnate, leaflets lanceolate, 7-12 cm long; flowers in panicles, small, reddish, drupe globose, c. 6 mm in diam.; rugose, grey when ripe.
Pharmacological Actions
The pharmacological actions of Pistacia integerrima J. L. Stewart ex Brandis's Galls are Analgesic, Anti-asthmatic, Anti-bacterial, Anti-diarrhoeal, Anti-dysenteric, Anti-haemorrhagic, Anti-protozoal, Anti-pyretic, Anti-spasmodic, Anti-tussive, Aromatic, Astringent, Cholagogue, Desiccative, Expectorant, Sedative, Stimulant, Stomachic, Tonic.
The pharmacological actions of Pistacia integerrima J. L. Stewart ex Brandis's Oil are Anti-flatulent, Irritant.
Indications
The indications of Pistacia integerrima J. L. Stewart ex Brandis's Galls are General Weakness, Phthisis, Loss of Appetite, Leucorrhoea, Asthma, Diarrhoea, Chronic Bronchitis, Psoriasis, Catarrhal Fever, Pulmonary Affections, Bilious Affections, Intestinal Worms, Hiccough, Vomiting in Children, Cough, Fever.
The indication of Pistacia integerrima J. L. Stewart ex Brandis's Oil is Flatulence.
Contraindications
None recorded.
Temperament
The temperaments of Pistacia integerrima J. L. Stewart ex Brandis's Galls are 1st order, warm, 3rd order,dry.
Occurrence, Taste & Odor
Odor: The odor of Pistacia integerrima J. L. Stewart ex Brandis is Terebinthine.
Taste: Very Astringent,Slightly Bitter.
Dosage
| Part | Dose | Instructions |
|---|---|---|
| Galls | 1.000 – 2.000 g | N/A |
Available Brands
- HOOPINIL (SYRUP)QARSHI INDUSTRIES (PVT) LTD
Compound Preparations
Pistacia integerrima J. L. Stewart ex Brandis is used in the preparation of Tiyaq Zeequn Nafs, Zimad Jalinus.
Substitutes
The substitute of Pistacia integerrima J. L. Stewart ex Brandis is Glycyrrhiza glabra Linn..
Active Constituents
The active constituents of Pistacia integerrima J. L. Stewart ex Brandis are Essential Oil, Pistacienoic Acid B, Quercetin, Resins, ß-Sitosterol, Tannin, Taxifolin.
Antidotes
The antidote of Pistacia integerrima J. L. Stewart ex Brandis is Cochlospermum religiosum (L.) Alston (Gum).
Toxicity
Currently no Toxicity information is available for Pistacia integerrima J. L. Stewart ex Brandis. (work in progress)