Albizzia lebbeck (Linn) Benth
Albizzia lebbeck (Linn) Benth is also known as Mimosa lebbeck Linn belongs to Mimosaceae family.
The English names for this herb are East Indian Walnut, Siris Tree.
The Urdu names for this herb are Siris, Sultan ul Ashjar.
Description
Albizzia lebbeck (Linn) Benth is a tree, 12-21 m long, 2-3 m girth, umbrella shaped crown, errect
Albizzia lebbeck (Linn) Benth's Leaves is glabrous in texture, 2-pinate in shape. Furnished with a large glands on the petiole above the base and one below the uppermost pair of pinnae. Petioles swollen and hairy at the base. Leaflets; 5-9 pairs, 2.5-4.5 by 1.62 cm; petiolules very short, hairy.
Albizzia lebbeck (Linn) Benth's Bark is glabrous in texture, pale in color
Albizzia lebbeck (Linn) Benth's Seeds ellipsoid-oblong in shape, pale brown in color. 4-12 in number, compressed.
Albizzia lebbeck (Linn) Benth's Flowers is glabrous in texture, globose umbellate heads, white in color, size is usually 2.3 cm. Calyx 4 mm, corolla 1 cm, and lobes are 2.5 mm long. Stamen much longer than the corolla and filaments connate at the base into a short tube.
Albizzia lebbeck (Linn) Benth's Pods pale yellow in color, size is usually 10-30 x 2-4.5 cm
Pharmacological Actions
The pharmacological actions of Albizzia lebbeck (Linn) Benth's Bark are Alterative, Blood Purifier, Gum Strengthening, Tonic.
The pharmacological actions of Albizzia lebbeck (Linn) Benth are Alexiteric, Anthelmintic, Anti-asthmatic, Anti-diarrhoeal, Anti-dysenteric, Anti-inflammatory, Aphrodisiac, Astringent, Blood Purifier, Brain Tonic, Demulcent, Emollient, Expectorant, Refrigerant, Tonic.
The pharmacological action of Albizzia lebbeck (Linn) Benth's Flowers is Anti-asthmatic.
The pharmacological actions of Albizzia lebbeck (Linn) Benth's Gum are Astringent, Demulcent, Expectorant, Nutritive.
The pharmacological action of Albizzia lebbeck (Linn) Benth's Leaves is Anti-xeropthalmic.
Indications
The indications of Albizzia lebbeck (Linn) Benth's Bark are Toothache, Bronchitis, Erysipelas, Skin Diseases, Paralysis, Piles, Itching, Syphilis, Leucoderma, Excessive Perspiration, Intestinal Worms, Gingivitis, Ulcerative Gums, Spongy Gums.
The indications of Albizzia lebbeck (Linn) Benth's Flowers are Asthma, Carbuncles.
The indications of Albizzia lebbeck (Linn) Benth's Leaves are Xerophthalmia, Ophthalmia.
The indication of Albizzia lebbeck (Linn) Benth's Oil(seeds) is Leprosy.
The indication of Albizzia lebbeck (Linn) Benth's Root is Hemicrania.
The indications of Albizzia lebbeck (Linn) Benth's Seeds are Impotency, Spermatorrhoea, Bleeding Piles.
Contraindications
None recorded.
Temperament
The temperament of Albizzia lebbeck (Linn) Benth is 2nd order, cold and dry.
Occurrence, Taste & Odor
Odor: The odor of Albizzia lebbeck (Linn) Benth is Pungent.
Taste: Bitter.
Dosage
| Part | Dose | Instructions |
|---|---|---|
| Bark | 5.000 – 7.000 g | N/A |
| Whole Herb | 0.000 – 0.000 | N/A |
| Leaves | 12.000 – 0.000 g | N/A |
| Seeds | 2.000 – 4.000 g | N/A |
Available Brands
None recorded.
Compound Preparations
No Compound Preparation information is available for Albizzia lebbeck (Linn) Benth.
Substitutes
The substitutes of Albizzia lebbeck (Linn) Benth are Ficus bengalensis Linn., Melia azadarach Linn..
Active Constituents
The active constituents of Albizzia lebbeck (Linn) Benth are Alpha-Tocopherol, Glucose, Gum, Saponins, Sulphur containing Amino Acids, Tannin.
Antidotes
The antidotes of Albizzia lebbeck (Linn) Benth are Milk, Misri, Roghan-e-Zard.
Toxicity
Currently no Toxicity information is available for Albizzia lebbeck (Linn) Benth. (work in progress)