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.
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
The indications of Hydnocarpus kurzii king Warb's Fruit are Fever, Bronchitis, Diabetes, Worms, Skin Diseases, Piles, Small Tumors, Slight Inflmmation, Leprous Ulceration, Ulcers, Gonorrhoea, Leprosy.
The indications of Hydnocarpus kurzii king Warb's Oil are Rheumatic Joint, Leprosy, Eczema, Leprous Ulceration, Sore Eyes, Scrofulous Nodules, Abscesses, Ring Worm, Foul Sores, Scaly Eruptions, Wounds, Skin Diseases, Gout, Phthisis.
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
| Part | Dose | Instructions |
|---|---|---|
| Whole Herb | 0.000 – 0.000 | N/A |
| Oil | 5.000 – 10.000 Drops | N/A |
| Seed | 1.000 – 4.000 g | N/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)