Anogeissus latifolia Wall ex Bedd.
Anogeissus latifolia Wall ex Bedd. belongs to Combretaceae family.
The English name for this herb is Button Tree.
The Urdu names for this herb are Dhava, Gul-e-Dhava.
Description
Anogeissus latifolia Wall ex Bedd. is a tree, 18-21 m long, errect
Anogeissus latifolia Wall ex Bedd.'s Leaves is glabrous in texture, base usually rounded shape, pale dull glaucous-green in color, size is usually 6.3-10 by 3-5 cm. alternate or sub-opposite, glabrous when fully grown and midrib prominent pink; main nerves 6-10 pairs, arching prominent on the lower side, the veins between them are reticulate. Petioles 6-13 mm long.
Anogeissus latifolia Wall ex Bedd.'s Fruit is glabrous in texture, yellowish brown in color. It is small, several, croeded in a globular head.
Anogeissus latifolia Wall ex Bedd.'s Flowers. Sessile, in small dense heads. Calyx- tube is pubescent; peduncles one or more from the same axil, branched not much longer than the petioles. Calyx tube pubescent, winged down the two longer sides.
Anogeissus latifolia Wall ex Bedd.'s Seeds. It is soliatry.
Pharmacological Actions
The pharmacological action of Anogeissus latifolia Wall ex Bedd.'s Bark is Appetite stimulant.
The pharmacological actions of Anogeissus latifolia Wall ex Bedd. are Anti-diarrhoeal, Anti-haemorrhagic, Anti-hepatotoxic, Anti-ophthalmic, Anti-septic, Appetizer, Astringent, Bitter, hematinic, Mucolytic, Stomachic.
The pharmacological action of Anogeissus latifolia Wall ex Bedd.'s Fruit is Cooling Astringent.
The pharmacological actions of Anogeissus latifolia Wall ex Bedd.'s Root are Appetizer, Bitter, Cholagogue.
Indications
The indications of Anogeissus latifolia Wall ex Bedd.'s Bark are Liver Complaints, Erysipelas, Skin Diseases, Piles, Anaemia, Chronic Diarrhoea, Ophthalmia, Eye Sores, Urinary infections.
The indications of Anogeissus latifolia Wall ex Bedd.'s Decoction (herb) are Pre-Mature Ejaculation, Prolapsus Ani, Spermatorrhoea.
The indication of Anogeissus latifolia Wall ex Bedd.'s Fruit is Bowels.
The indication of Anogeissus latifolia Wall ex Bedd.'s Gum is Leucorrhoea.
Contraindications
None recorded.
Temperament
The temperament of Anogeissus latifolia Wall ex Bedd. is 2nd order, cold and dry.
Occurrence, Taste & Odor
Odor: The odor of Root of Anogeissus latifolia Wall ex Bedd. is Pungent.
Taste: Bark: Bitter,Acrid, Fruit: Bitter, Root: Acrid.
Dosage
| Part | Dose | Instructions |
|---|---|---|
| Whole Herb | 3.000 – 5.000 g | N/A |
Available Brands
- Majoon Shohag SoonthHamdard laboratories Waqf Bangladesh
Compound Preparations
No Compound Preparation information is available for Anogeissus latifolia Wall ex Bedd..
Substitutes
The substitute of Anogeissus latifolia Wall ex Bedd. is Acacia arabica (Lam.) Willd. (Gum).
Active Constituents
The active constituents of Anogeissus latifolia Wall ex Bedd. are Alcoholic Extract, Glucoresin, Gum, Tannin.
Antidotes
The antidote of Anogeissus latifolia Wall ex Bedd. is Punica granatum Linn. (Juice).
Toxicity
Currently no Toxicity information is available for Anogeissus latifolia Wall ex Bedd.. (work in progress)