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Buxus papillosa C.K. Schn.

Buxus papillosa C.K. Schn.

Buxus papillosa C.K. Schn. is also known as Buxus sempervirens Hk belongs to Buxaceae family.

The Arabic names for this herb are Baqas, Baqsees.

The English name for this herb is Boxwood Tree.

The Urdu names for this herb are Bafash, Chikri, Shamshad.

Warning: It may causes cramps,diarrhoea,nausea,vertigo and collapse or respiratory failure on oral administration. Its overdose may cause convulsions. Large quantities are found to have antifertility effect in women.

Description

Buxus papillosa C.K. Schn.. Its a shrub or a small tree, 3-5 m tall. Stem crooked, branches erect to spreading, hoary pubescent when young. Leaves narrowly lanceolate or oblong-elliptic, 1.2-5.5 cm long, 0.5-1.2 cm broad, attenuate at the base into a minute petiole, acute to sub-obtuse, whitish-papillate and minutely hairy or giabrescent beneath, veins and veinlets indistinct. Racemes 8-12 mm long, with a terminal female flower surrounded by very closely arranged male flowers. Sepals somewhat oblong, 2-3 mm long, bilobed at apex. Stamens c. 5 mm long, exerted, anthers c. 2 mm long, ovary slightly triangular, c. 2 mm long; styles as long as ovary; pistillode c. 1.5 mm long in male flowers. Capsule trilocular, ovoid-oblong, walnut brown, c. 8 mm long, c. 5 mm in diameter, horns c. 2 mm long, upright. Seeds oblong, c. 4 mm long, c. 3 mm wide.

Buxus papillosa C.K. Schn.'s Bark. Its a shrub or a small tree, 3-5 m tall. Stem crooked, branches erect to spreading, hoary pubescent when young. Leaves narrowly lanceolate or oblong-elliptic, 1.2-5.5 cm long, 0.5-1.2 cm broad, attenuate at the base into a minute petiole, acute to sub-obtuse, whitish-papillate and minutely hairy or giabrescent beneath, veins and veinlets indistinct. Racemes 8-12 mm long, with a terminal female flower surrounded by very closely arranged male flowers. Sepals somewhat oblong, 2-3 mm long, bilobed at apex. Stamens c. 5 mm long, exerted, anthers c. 2 mm long, ovary slightly triangular, c. 2 mm long; styles as long as ovary; pistillode c. 1.5 mm long in male flowers. Capsule trilocular, ovoid-oblong, walnut brown, c. 8 mm long, c. 5 mm in diameter, horns c. 2 mm long, upright. Seeds oblong, c. 4 mm long, c. 3 mm wide.

Pharmacological Actions

The pharmacological actions of Buxus papillosa C.K. Schn. are Anti-bilious, Diaphoretic, Diuretic, Febrifuge, Hair Tonic, Laxative, Sedative.

The pharmacological actions of Buxus papillosa C.K. Schn.'s Flowers are Aromatic, Cardiac Tonic, Cephalic Tonic, Fragrant.

The pharmacological actions of Buxus papillosa C.K. Schn.'s Flowers(Aqua Distillate) are Aromatic, Cardiac Tonic, Cephalic Tonic, Fragrant.

The pharmacological actions of Buxus papillosa C.K. Schn.'s Fruits are Anti-fertility, Astringent, Desiccative.

The pharmacological action of Buxus papillosa C.K. Schn.'s Leaves is Hair Darkening.

The pharmacological actions of Buxus papillosa C.K. Schn.'s Seeds are Anti-gout, Anti-rheumatic, Astringent, Desiccative.

The pharmacological action of Buxus papillosa C.K. Schn.'s Wood is Hair Tonic.

Indications

The indications of Buxus papillosa C.K. Schn.'s Bark are Syphilis, Rheumatism, Gout, Leprosy, Dermatitis.

The indications of Buxus papillosa C.K. Schn.'s Decoction (fruit) are Freckles, Skin Ailments.

The indication of Buxus papillosa C.K. Schn.'s Decoction (leaves) is Prolapsus Ani.

The indications of Buxus papillosa C.K. Schn.'s Leaves are Dermatitis, Headache, Gout, Rheumatism, Leprosy, Syphilis.

The indications of Buxus papillosa C.K. Schn.'s Wood are Syphilis, Rheumatism, Leprosy, Gout, Dermatitis.

Contraindications

None recorded.

Temperament

The temperament of Buxus papillosa C.K. Schn. is 2nd order, warm and dry.

Occurrence, Taste & Odor

Taste: Bitter.

Dosage

PartDoseInstructions
Whole Herb3.000 – 5.000 gN/A
Dried Fruit13.000 – 0.000 gN/A

Available Brands

None recorded.

Compound Preparations

No Compound Preparation information is available for Buxus papillosa C.K. Schn..

Substitutes

The substitutes of Buxus papillosa C.K. Schn. are Peganum harmala Linn., Ruta graveolens Linn..

Active Constituents

The active constituents of Buxus papillosa C.K. Schn.'s Leaves are Buxamine C, Buxapamine, Buxapapine, Buxapapinines, Buxapapininol, Buxapapinol, Cyclobuxupaline, Cyclopapilosine, Desoxy-16-buxidienine, Lupenediol, Lupeol, Steroidal Alkaloids.

The active constituents of Buxus papillosa C.K. Schn.'s Stem are Buxamine C, Buxapamine, Buxapapine, Buxapapinines, Buxapapininol, Buxapapinol, Cyclobuxupaline, Cyclopapilosine, Desoxy-16-buxidienine, Lupenediol, Lupeol, Steroidal Alkaloids.

Antidotes

The antidotes of Buxus papillosa C.K. Schn. are [Other sour articles may also be used.], Sikanjibin.

Toxicity

Currently no Toxicity information is available for Buxus papillosa C.K. Schn.. (work in progress)