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Mimusops elengi Linn

Mimusops elengi Linn

Mimusops elengi Linn belongs to Sapotaceae family.

The Arabic names for this herb are Elenja, Nafal.

The English names for this herb are Bullet Wood, Elengi.

The Urdu names for this herb are Molsari, Molsary, Sada Sarhi.

Warning: It may cause flatulence.

Description

Mimusops elengi Linn. A small to large ever green tree. Bark dark grey, fissured; leaves variable, elliptic, oblong or oblanceolate; flowers axillary, solitary or in fascicles, small, creamy white, star-shaped, fragrant; berry ovoid, containing 1, rarely 2 seeds, yellow when ripe; seeds ovoid, compressed, greyish-brown, shining

Pharmacological Actions

The pharmacological actions of Mimusops elengi Linn are Analgesic, Anthelmintic, Anti-bilious, Anti-gonorrhoeal, Anti-leucorrhoeal, Anti-septic, Anti-spermatorrhoeal, Aphrodisiac, Aromatic Tonic, Astringent, Brain Tonic, Cardiotonic, Desiccative, Diuretic, Errhine, Exhilarant, Febrifuge, Purgative, Stimulant, Stomachic.

The pharmacological actions of Mimusops elengi Linn's Flower are Diuretic, Febrifuge, Stimulant, Tonic.

The pharmacological action of Mimusops elengi Linn's Seed is Purgative.

The pharmacological action of Mimusops elengi Linn's Unripe fruit is Masticatory.

Indications

The indications of Mimusops elengi Linn's Bark are Leucorrhoea, Infertility.

The indications of Mimusops elengi Linn's Bark (Powder) are Vaginitis, Leucorrhoea, Spermatorrhoea.

The indication of Mimusops elengi Linn's Decoction (bark) is Stomatitis.

The indication of Mimusops elengi Linn's dried Flowers (powder) is Headache.

The indications of Mimusops elengi Linn's Flower are Ulcers, Wounds, Headache.

The indications of Mimusops elengi Linn's Fruit are Wounds, Ulcers.

The indications of Mimusops elengi Linn's Infusion (bark) are Gonorrhoea, Spermatorrhoea.

The indications of Mimusops elengi Linn's Infusion (fruit) are Spermatorrhoea, Diarrhoea, Wounds, Gonorrhoea, Ulcers.

The indications of Mimusops elengi Linn's Powder are Internal Hemorrhages, Catarrh, Gums.

The indication of Mimusops elengi Linn's Seed is Obstinate Constipation.

The indications of Mimusops elengi Linn's Unripe fruit are Loose Teeth, Thrush Pain, Diarrhoea.

Contraindications

None recorded.

Temperament

The temperament of Mimusops elengi Linn's Bark is cold and dry.

The temperament of Mimusops elengi Linn's Flower is Warn and dry.

The temperament of Mimusops elengi Linn's Fruit is cold and dry.

Occurrence, Taste & Odor

Odor: The odor of Flower of Mimusops elengi Linn is Aromatic. The odor of Fruit of Mimusops elengi Linn is Aromatic. The odor of Seed of Mimusops elengi Linn is Unpleasant.

Taste: Bark: Sweet,Acrid, Flower: Sweet,Astringent, Fruit: Sweet,Astringent, Seed: Bitter.

Dosage

PartDoseInstructions
Bark0.000 – 0.000 N/A
Whole Herb5.000 – 7.000 gN/A
Flower0.000 – 0.000 0N/A
Fruit0.000 – 0.000 N/A

Available Brands

None recorded.

Compound Preparations

Mimusops elengi Linn is used in the preparation of Safuf Kalan, Safuf Sailanur Rehm.

Substitutes

The substitute of Mimusops elengi Linn is Acacia arabica (Lam.) Willd. (Bark).

Active Constituents

The active constituents of Mimusops elengi Linn are Alkaloids, Flower Extract, Glucose, Quercetin, Quercitol, Saponins, ß-Carotene, ß-Sitosterol, Tannin, Volatile Oil.

Antidotes

The antidotes of Mimusops elengi Linn are Clarified Butter, Apis mellifera L. (Honey).

Toxicity

Currently no Toxicity information is available for Mimusops elengi Linn. (work in progress)