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Hydnocarpus kurzii king Warb

Hydnocarpus kurzii king Warb

Hydnocarpus kurzii king Warb is also known as Taraktogenos kurzii{King}Warb belongs to Flacourtiaceae family.

The Arabic name for this herb is Hadano.

The English name for this herb is Chaul Mogra.

The Urdu names for this herb are Chaul-Moogra, Chawal Moogra, Jangli Badam.

Warning: The oil is irritant and may cause nausea, vomiting,exerts a slight depressant action on the cardiovascular system.

Description

Hydnocarpus kurzii king Warb. A tree upto 15.2 m in height, with tall trunk and narrow crown of hanging branches. Leaves alternate, oblong or elliptic, coriaceous, abruptly acuminate, 17.8-20.3 cm; petiole geniculate at the upper end. Flowers mostly dioecious, borne in axillary cymes, pale yellow. Fruit globose, chocolate-brown, 6.3-7.6 cm across. Seeds numerous, faceted, embedded in pulp with copious albumen (as hard as wood)

Pharmacological Actions

The pharmacological actions of Hydnocarpus kurzii king Warb are Alterative, Anthelmintic, Anti-leprotic, Bacteriostatic against Tubercle Bacilli, Blood Purifier, Desiccative, Detersive, Parasiticide, Rubefacient, Stimulant, Vesicant.

The pharmacological actions of Hydnocarpus kurzii king Warb's Fruit are Anthelmintic, Anti-diabetic, Anti-gonorrhoeal, Anti-inflammatory, Anti-leprotic, Anti-pyretic, Anti-tumor, Anti-ulcer.

Indications

Contraindications

None recorded.

Temperament

The temperament of Hydnocarpus kurzii king Warb is 3rd order, warm and dry.

Occurrence, Taste & Odor

Odor: The odor of Infusion (bark) of Hydnocarpus kurzii king Warb is Essential Oil of Bitter Almond-like. The odor of Seed of Hydnocarpus kurzii king Warb is Rancid Butter.

Taste: Seed: Slightly Acrid.

Dosage

PartDoseInstructions
Whole Herb0.000 – 0.000 N/A
Oil5.000 – 10.000 DropsN/A
Seed1.000 – 4.000 gN/A

Available Brands

None recorded.

Compound Preparations

Hydnocarpus kurzii king Warb is used in the preparation of Zimad Chawal moogra.

Substitutes

The substitutes of Hydnocarpus kurzii king Warb are [Other species of Hydnocarpus may also be used.], Psoralea corylifolia Linn. [Used in skin disorders for external application only.].

Active Constituents

The active constituents of Hydnocarpus kurzii king Warb are Chaulmoogric Acid, Tannin.

The active constituents of Hydnocarpus kurzii king Warb's Seed are Cyanogenic Glycoside, Hydnocarpic Acid, Proteins.

Antidotes

The antidotes of Hydnocarpus kurzii king Warb are Clarified Butter, Milk.

Toxicity

Currently no Toxicity information is available for Hydnocarpus kurzii king Warb. (work in progress)