Caesalpinia bonduc Linn.Roxb.
Caesalpinia bonduc Linn.Roxb. is also known as Caesalpinia bonducella {Linn}, Caesalpinia crista Linn., Guilandinia bonduc Linn., Guilandinia bonducella Linn. belongs to Caesalpiniaceae family.
The Arabic names for this herb are Atmota, Bandaq Hindi, Rattah.
The English names for this herb are Bonduc Nut, Fever Nut.
The Urdu names for this herb are Karanjwa, Katkaranj, Khurbat, Mechka.
Description
Caesalpinia bonduc Linn.Roxb.. A scandent or scrambling shrub, branches hairy, armed with straight prickles. Stipules large, foliaceous and lobed. Leaves 30-45 cm long. Leaflets 6-10 pairs on each pinna. Inflorescence axillary and terminal, pedunculate raceme. Pods 5-7.5 cm long, 3-5 cm broad, shortly stalked, densely covered with prickles. Seeds 1-2, almost globular in shape, 0.5-0.75 inch in diameter, grey, hard, with a smooth shiny surface. The shell, which is thick and brittle, encloses a yellowish-white, bitter, fatty kerneL
Pharmacological Actions
The pharmacological action of Caesalpinia bonduc Linn.Roxb.'s Leave Juice is Febrifuge.
The pharmacological actions of Caesalpinia bonduc Linn.Roxb.'s Leaves are Anthelmintic, Deobstruent, Emmenagogue, Febrifuge.
The pharmacological action of Caesalpinia bonduc Linn.Roxb.'s Oil(seeds) is Emollient.
The pharmacological actions of Caesalpinia bonduc Linn.Roxb.'s Roots are Anthelmintic, Astringent, Febrifuge.
The pharmacological actions of Caesalpinia bonduc Linn.Roxb.'s Seeds are Anthelmintic, Anti-blennorrhagia, Anti-flatulent, Anti-Periodic, Anti-pyretic, Blood Purifier, Desiccative, Febrifuge, Styptic.
Indications
The indications of Caesalpinia bonduc Linn.Roxb.'s Decoction (seed) are Asthma, Constipation.
The indication of Caesalpinia bonduc Linn.Roxb. is Small Pox.
The indication of Caesalpinia bonduc Linn.Roxb.'s Leave Juice is Chronic Fever.
The indications of Caesalpinia bonduc Linn.Roxb.'s Leaves are Helminthiasis, Intermittent Fever, Liver Complaints, Toothache, Sore Throat.
The indications of Caesalpinia bonduc Linn.Roxb.'s Oil(seeds) are Rheumatism, Freckles, Discharge from Ear, Nervous Complaints, Convulsions, Palsy.
The indications of Caesalpinia bonduc Linn.Roxb.'s Roots are Blennorrhagia, Fever, Leucorrhoea.
The indications of Caesalpinia bonduc Linn.Roxb.'s Seeds are Asthma, Leprosy, Dropsy, Colic, Intermittent Fever, Skin Diseases, Hydrocele, Contagious Diseases, Scrotal Hernia, Hysteria, Inflammations, Malaria, Chronic Fever.
Contraindications
None recorded.
Temperament
The temperaments of Caesalpinia bonduc Linn.Roxb. are 3rd order, warm and dry, 2nd order, dry, 3rd Order, Warm .
Occurrence, Taste & Odor
Taste: Acrid.
Dosage
| Part | Dose | Instructions |
|---|---|---|
| Whole Herb | 0.250 – 2.000 g | N/A |
Available Brands
- BUKHAREENQARSHI INDUSTRIES (PVT) LTD
- IJAMIAHamdard laboratories Waqf Pakistan
- QURS HUMMA JADIDHamdard laboratories Waqf Pakistan
Compound Preparations
Caesalpinia bonduc Linn.Roxb. is used in the preparation of Hab Humma, Hab Raba, Hab Tap Balghami, Qurs Humma Jadid.
Substitutes
The substitute of Caesalpinia bonduc Linn.Roxb. is Paeonia officinalis Linn..
Active Constituents
The active constituents of Caesalpinia bonduc Linn.Roxb. are Amino Acids, Bonducin, Heptocosane, Sitosterol.
Antidotes
The antidotes of Caesalpinia bonduc Linn.Roxb. are [Other cold nutritional articles may be used.], Piper longum Linn., Piper nigrum Linn., Apis mellifera L. (Honey).
Toxicity
Currently no Toxicity information is available for Caesalpinia bonduc Linn.Roxb.. (work in progress)