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.
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
| Part | Dose | Instructions |
|---|---|---|
| Bark | 0.000 – 0.000 | N/A |
| Whole Herb | 5.000 – 7.000 g | N/A |
| Flower | 0.000 – 0.000 0 | N/A |
| Fruit | 0.000 – 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)