Apis mellifica Linn
The English names for this herb are Beeswax, Wax, Yellow Beeswax.
The Urdu names for this herb are Mom, Shama.
Description
Apis mellifica Linn. Exists in the pollen and surface of leaves of many plants, chiefly the wax myrtle. It is extracted by honey bee and used in construction of honey comb. When the honey is extracted, wax is obtained by squeezing or pressing the comb, bleaching by exposure to moisture, air and light and or melting it in hot water and allowing to stand cool. It is insoluble in water, soluble in alcohol
Pharmacological Actions
The pharmacological actions of Apis mellifica Linn are Demulcent, Emollient, Resolvent.
Indications
The indications of Apis mellifica Linn's Wax are Hoarseness, Dysentery, Asthma, Boils, Pleurisy, Pneumonia, Ulcers, Dry Cough, Chest Pain, Rheumatic Joint, Nervous Pain.
Contraindications
None recorded.
Temperament
The temperament of Apis mellifica Linn is 2nd order warm .
Occurrence, Taste & Odor
None recorded.
Dosage
| Part | Dose | Instructions |
|---|---|---|
| Whole Herb | 0.500 – 1.000 g | N/A |
Available Brands
- QAIROOTI KHASQARSHI INDUSTRIES (PVT) LTD
Compound Preparations
No Compound Preparation information is available for Apis mellifica Linn.
Substitutes
The substitutes of Apis mellifica Linn are [Commercially available vaseline types may also be used.], Petroleum Jelly.
Active Constituents
No information regarding Apis mellifica Linn's active constituent is currently available.
Antidotes
The antidote of Apis mellifica Linn is Sesamum indicum Linn. (Oil).
Toxicity
Currently no Toxicity information is available for Apis mellifica Linn. (work in progress)