Blumea balsamifera DC.
Blumea balsamifera DC. is also known as Blumea densiflora DC., Blumea lacera DC. belongs to Compositae family.
The English name for this herb is Nagal Camphor.
The Urdu name for this herb is Kakronda.
Description
Blumea balsamifera DC. is a shrub, 4 m long, is evergreen. Robust, tomentose
Blumea balsamifera DC.'s Leaves narrow oblong-lanceolate, size is usually 6.0-30.0 cm x 1.5-12.0 cm. Some time oblong ovate or oblong obovate, yellowish white hair, capitula axillary or terminal; bisexual florets tubular
Pharmacological Actions
The pharmacological actions of Blumea balsamifera DC. are Anti-bacterial activity against E.Coli, Anti-diarrhoeal, Astringent, Diaphoretic, Expectorant.
The pharmacological actions of Blumea balsamifera DC.'s Leaves are Anti-pyretic, Stomachic.
The pharmacological action of Blumea balsamifera DC.'s Leaves Extract is Tranquilizer.
Indications
The indications of Blumea balsamifera DC.'s Leave Juice are Bleeding Piles, Chronic purulent discharges.
The indications of Blumea balsamifera DC.'s Leaves are Body Swelling due to Beri-Beri, Colic, Cholera, Diarrhoea, Intestinal Disorders.
The indications of Blumea balsamifera DC.'s Leaves Extract are Dropsy, Headache, Hypertension, Chest Troubles.
Contraindications
None recorded.
Temperament
The temperament of Blumea balsamifera DC. is 2nd order, warm and dry.
Occurrence, Taste & Odor
Odor: The odor of Blumea balsamifera DC. is Malodorous.
Taste: Bitter.
Dosage
| Part | Dose | Instructions |
|---|---|---|
| Whole Herb | 0.000 – 0.000 - | N/A |
| Leaves Extract | 12.000 – 0.000 ml | N/A |
| Plant(Infusion) | 0.500 – 1.000 fld.oz | N/A |
Available Brands
None recorded.
Compound Preparations
No Compound Preparation information is available for Blumea balsamifera DC..
Substitutes
No information regarding Blumea balsamifera DC.'s substitute is currently available.
Active Constituents
The active constituents of Blumea balsamifera DC. are Camphor, Quercetin Derivatives.
Antidotes
The antidotes of Blumea balsamifera DC. are Piper nigrum Linn., Apis mellifera L. (Honey).
Toxicity
Currently no Toxicity information is available for Blumea balsamifera DC.. (work in progress)