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Eugenia aromatica Bail

Eugenia aromatica Bail

Eugenia aromatica Bail is also known as Caryophyllus aromaticus Linn., Eugenia aromaticus Kuntze, Eugenia caryophyllata Thunb., Myrtus caryophyllus Willd., Syzygium aromaticum {Linn.} Merr. & L.M.Perry belongs to Myrtaceae family.

The Arabic name for this herb is Qaranfal.

The English name for this herb is Clove Tree.

The Urdu names for this herb are Laong, Qaranfal.

Warning: Clove bud oil is reported to have an oral LD50 of 2650 mg/kg body weight in rats .Eugenol may sensitize some people and may cause contact dermatitis.It may produce harmful effects in individuals with warm temperament.

Description

Eugenia aromatica Bail. A pyramidal or conical evergreen tree, 9-12 m high, sometimes taller. Main stems erect, c. 100 cm in girth, often forking at a height of 1.5-1.8 m; bark, smooth, grey; leaves lanceolate, in pairs, acute at both ends, 7.5-12.3 cm x 2.5-3.75 cm; gland dotted, fragrant; flower-buds borne in small clusters at the ends of branches, greenish, turning pink at the time of maturity, aromatic; drupes (Mother-of-Clove) fleshy, dark pink, 2.5 cm long x 1.5 cm thick. Seeds oblong, soft, grooved on one side, 1.5 crn. long

Pharmacological Actions

The pharmacological actions of Eugenia aromatica Bail are Anaesthetic, Analgesic, Anti-asthmatic, Anti-constipative, Anti-diarrhoeal, Anti-emetic, Anti-gout, Anti-histamine, Anti-nauseant, Anti-neuralgic, Anti-oxidant , Anti-pyretic, Anti-rheumatic, Anti-septic, Anti-spasmodic, Anti-thrombotic, Anti-tussive, Anti-viral, Appetizer, Aromatic, Avoricious, Bactericidal, Brain Tonic, Cardiac Tonic, Carminative, Deodorant, Digestive, Exhilarant, Expectorant, Hepatic Stimulant, Increases Circulation , Insect-repellent, Irritant, Kidneys Stimulant, Masticatory, Promotes Fatty Acid Digestion, Rubefacient, Sialagogue, Stimulant, Stomachic, Tonic, Vasodilator.

The pharmacological actions of Eugenia aromatica Bail's Oil are Analgesic, Anodyne, Anti-septic, Bactericidal, Carminative, Counter-Irritant, Insect-repellent, Irritant, Rubefacient.

Indications

Contraindications

None recorded.

Temperament

The temperament of Eugenia aromatica Bail is 3rd order, warm and dry.

Occurrence, Taste & Odor

Odor: The odor of Eugenia aromatica Bail is Strongly Aromatic.

Taste: Bitter,Pungent.

Dosage

PartDoseInstructions
Whole Herb0.500 – 1.000 gN/A
Oil0.500 – 1.000 mlN/A

Available Brands

Compound Preparations

Eugenia aromatica Bail is used in the preparation of Arq Amber, Jawarish Jalinus, Jawarish Ood Shirin, Jawarish Shaheryaran, Khuban, Ma'jun Khadar, Ma'jun Supari Pak, Muffareh Kabir, Naushadaroo Sada, Neoba, Sherbet Mawaiz.

Substitutes

The substitutes of Eugenia aromatica Bail are Cinnamomum zeylanicum Blume., Myristica fragrans Houtt., Ocimum basilicum Linn..

Active Constituents

The active constituents of Eugenia aromatica Bail are Acetyl Eugenol, Alpha-Caryophyllene, Camphor Resin, Ethyl Benzoate, Eugenol, Eugenone, Gum, Ketone, Methyl Benzoate, Naphthalene, ß-Caryophyllene, Tannin, Volatile Oil.

Antidotes

The antidotes of Eugenia aromatica Bail are Areca catechu Linn., Acacia nilotica (Lam) Delile (Gum).

Toxicity

Currently no Toxicity information is available for Eugenia aromatica Bail. (work in progress)