Liquidambar orientalis Miller

Liquidambar orientalis Miller. A tree of 40 ft. or more in height, with many branches and a thick, purplish-grey bark; leaves palmately divided into fine, three-lobed sections and white flowers arranged in little round, solitary heads'4'. The balsam obtained from the trunk is a soft or semi-liquid viscid balsam resembling honey. When in thin layers, transparent of a greyish brown colour. On heating it becomes dark brown

The pharmacological actions of Liquidambar orientalis Miller are Anti-catarrhal, Anti-septic, Aromatic, Astringent, Disinfectant, Diuretic, Emmenagogue, Expectorant, Stimulant, Suppurative, Tonic.

The indications of Liquidambar orientalis Miller's Decoction (bark) are Cough, Gout, Dyspepsia, Dropsy, Rheumatism, Tetanus, Roughness of throat.

The indications of Liquidambar orientalis Miller are Chronic Catarrh, Lung Affections, Chronic Cough, Pityriasis, Leucoderma, Pulmonary Affections, Scorpion Bite, Gonorrhoea, Chest Affections, Scabies, Glandular Swellings, Cystitis, Colic, Bronchitis.

The indications of Liquidambar orientalis Miller's Ointment are Colic, Glandular Swellings, Scabies, Chest Affections, Pityriasis, Orchitis.

The contraindications of Liquidambar orientalis Miller are Cystitis, Bronchitis, Chronic Cough, Leucorrhoea, Gonorrhoea, Pulmonary Affections, Scorpion Bite, Chronic Catarrhal Disorders, Pyelitis.

The temperament of Liquidambar orientalis Miller is 2nd order, warm and dry.

Odor: The odor of Balsam of Liquidambar orientalis Miller is Agreeable Balsamic.

Taste: Balsam : Pungent,Burning.

The substitute of Liquidambar orientalis Miller is Castoreum.

The active constituents of Liquidambar orientalis Miller are Cinnamic Acid, Resins, Storesinol, Styracin, Styrol.

The antidotes of Liquidambar orientalis Miller are Cochlospermum religiosum (L.) Alston, Pistacia lentiscus Linn..