Cocos nucifera Linn.

Primary Characteristics

Primary Characteristics

Cocos nucifera Linn.belongs to Palmae, family.
The Arabic Names for this herb are Baranj, Malakul Ashjar, Narjil.
The English Names for this herb are Coconut, Coconut Palm.
The Urdu Names for this herb are Donghi, Khopra, Koprah, Nariyal.

Pharmacological Actions

The pharmacological Actions of Cocos nucifera Linn. are Alexipharmic, Anthelmintic, Aperient, Aphrodisiac, Astringent, Choleretic, Diuretic, Nutritious, Refrigerant, Stomachic, Tonic.

Flowers:

  • Astringent


    • Oil:
  • Hair Tonic


    • Root:
  • Diuretic


    • Water(unripe fruit):
  • Blood Purifier
  • Cooling
  • Flavouring Agent
  • Refrigerant


    • Fresh milk:
  • Purgative


    • Indications

    The Indication of Leaves of Cocos nucifera Linn. is Abscesses.

    The Indications of Oil of Cocos nucifera Linn. are Alopecia, Scabies, Ringworm, Piles, Inflammations, Premature Hair Greying, Lumbar Pain.

    The Indications of Fruit of Cocos nucifera Linn. are Cutaneous Ulcers, Urinary Disorders, Helminthiasis, Diarrhoea, Thirst, Fever, Colic, Cholera, Liver Complaints, Paralysis, Piles.

    The Indications of Root of Cocos nucifera Linn. are Liver Complaints, Bronchitis, Sore Throat, Uterine Disorders, Blennorrhagia, Uterine Diseases.

    The Indications of Bark of Cocos nucifera Linn. are Scabies, Teeth Affections.

    The Indications of Pulp of Ripe Fruit of Cocos nucifera Linn. are Atrabilious Affections, Phlegmatic Fever, Cholera.

    The Indications of Nuts of Cocos nucifera Linn. are Indigestion, Diarrhoea, Colic.

    The Indications of Water(unripe fruit) of Cocos nucifera Linn. are Urinary Disorders, Thirst, Fever.

    The Indications of Fresh milk of Cocos nucifera Linn. are Eruptive Fevers, Debility, Bilious Affections, Incipient phthisis.

    No Contra Indication information is available for Cocos nucifera Linn..

    Temperaments

    The Temperaments of Cocos nucifera Linn. are 2nd order, warm and dry, 2nd order, warm and moist.

    Available Brands

    BrandManufacturer/Mnf. Representative
    HABB-E-JADWARHamdard laboratories Waqf Pakistan
    JAWARISH ZAROONI AMBERI-BA-NUSKHA KALANHamdard laboratories Waqf Pakistan
    LABOOB KHAS JAWAHAR WALAQARSHI INDUSTRIES (PVT) LTD
    LABOOB-E-KABIR MUQQUAWIE BAHHamdard laboratories Waqf Pakistan
    MAJOON ARD KHURMAQARSHI INDUSTRIES (PVT) LTD
    MAJOON AZARAKIQARSHI INDUSTRIES (PVT) LTD
    MAJOON PHILASPHAQARSHI INDUSTRIES (PVT) LTD
    MAJUN ARAD KHURMAHamdard laboratories Waqf Pakistan

    Compound Preparations

    Cocos nucifera Linn. is used in the preparation of Hab Jadwar, Hab Jawahar, Hab Zehar Mohra, Halwa-i-Gazar, Ma'jun Filasfa, Ma'jun Kalan, Ma'jun Maurawweh ul-Arwah, Ma'jun Musli Pak, Ma'jun Nisyan, Ma'jun Ruh al-Mominin, Ma'jun Shir Bargadh Wali, Maghz Sar-i-Kunjashkwala compounds.

    Dosage

    PartDoseInstruction
    Whole Herb24.000g - 36.000gN/A

    Herb's Description

    Cocos nucifera Linn.. Stem upto 22 m tall, thick at the base, stout, smooth with prominent rings, greyish. A tuft of leaves arises from the apex of the stem. Leaves pinnate, bright green, coriaceous; leaflets opposite near the base, alternate and opposite near to the tip, acuminate. Male flowers numerous on t

    Taste Odor & Occurrence

    Occurence: It occurs in Central America, East Africa, India, indonesia, Malaysia, Pakistan, Philippines, South Sea Island in Pacific, Sri Lanka, West Indies.
    Odor: The odor of Fruit of Cocos nucifera Linn. is Pleasant
    Taste:
    Fruit: sweet

    Substitutes

    No information regarding Cocos nucifera Linn.'s substitute is currently available.

    Active Constituents

    Cocos nucifera Linn.'s Active constituents:

    Antidotes

    No information regarding Cocos nucifera Linn.'s antidot is currently available.

    Warning & Precautions

    Raw fruit not easily digested, may produce obstructions, hoarseness and rigidity in lungs.

    Toxicity

    Currently no Toxicity information is available for Cocos nucifera Linn.. (work in progress)