Laccifer lacca Kerr

Laccifer lacca Kerr belongs to Coccidae, Hemiptera, Insecta family.

The English names for this herb are Lac, Luk, Shellac.

The Urdu names for this herb are Laakh, Lakh, Lakh Maghsul, Lukk.

Warning: Reported as harmful if used by the patients suffering from spleen ailments.

Description

None recorded.

Pharmacological Actions

The pharmacological actions of Laccifer lacca Kerr are Anti-tussive, Aphrodisiac, Desiccant, Detersive, Expectorant, Liver Tonic, Resolvent, Stomach Tonic, Styptic.

Indications

The indications of Laccifer lacca Kerr are Cough, Jaundice, Lumbago, Dyspnoea, Asthma, Backache, Leprosy, Hysteria, myalgia, hematemesis.

Contraindications

None recorded.

Temperament

The temperament of Laccifer lacca Kerr is 2nd order, warm and dry.

Occurrence, Taste & Odor

Odor: The odor of Powder of Laccifer lacca Kerr is Unpleasant.

Taste: Powder: Tasteless.

Dosage

Part	Dose	Instructions
Whole Herb	0.500 – 2.000 g	N/A

Available Brands

None recorded.

Compound Preparations

Laccifer lacca Kerr is used in the preparation of Ma'jun Dabeedul ward.

Substitutes

The substitute of Laccifer lacca Kerr is Bambusa arundinacea Retz..

Active Constituents

No information regarding Laccifer lacca Kerr's active constituent is currently available.

Antidotes

The antidotes of Laccifer lacca Kerr are Pistacia integerrima J. L. Stewart ex Brandis, Pistacia lentiscus Linn..

Toxicity

Currently no Toxicity information is available for Laccifer lacca Kerr. (work in progress)