Neolitsea chinensis (Lam.) Chu

Primary Characteristics

Primary Characteristics

Neolitsea chinensis (Lam.) Chun. is aslo known as Litsea chinensis Lam., Litsea glutinosa{Lour.}C.B.Robinson, Litsea sebifera Pers., belongs to Lauraceae, family.
The Arabic Name for this herb is Vardbari.
The English Names for this herb are Common Tallow Laurel, Litsea Bark.
The Urdu Names for this herb are Maidah Lakri, Maidah-Sak, Medasak.

Pharmacological Actions

Seeds:

  • Aphrodisiac


    • Leaves:
  • Anti-spasmodic
  • Emollient


    • Root:
  • Aphrodisiac
  • Astringent
  • Expectorant
  • Galactagogue


    • Bark:
  • Anti-spasmodic
  • Aphrodisiac
  • Astringent
  • Demulcent
  • Digestive Tonic
  • Nervine Tonic
  • Resolvent
  • Stimulant


    • Flower:
  • Anti-spasmodic
  • Emollient


    • Indications

    The Indications of Root of Neolitsea chinensis (Lam.) Chun. are Leprosy, Inflammations, Consumption, Spleen Disorders, Burning Sensation, Joints Pain, Throat Troubles, Fever, Biliousness, Bronchitis, Thirst, Paralysis.

    The Indications of Bark of Neolitsea chinensis (Lam.) Chun. are Dysentery, Diarrhoea, Sciatica, Sexual Debility, Wounds, Sprains, Flatulence, Rheumatism, Gouty Joints, Nervous Backache, Bone Fracture, Gout, Bruises, Phlegmatic Backache, Spasms, Poisioning, Muscular Tension.

    The Indication of Oil(berries) of Neolitsea chinensis (Lam.) Chun. is Rheumatism.

    No Contra Indication information is available for Neolitsea chinensis (Lam.) Chun..

    Temperaments

    The Temperaments of Neolitsea chinensis (Lam.) Chun. are 2nd order warm, 1st order, dry.

    Available Brands

    BrandManufacturer/Mnf. Representative
    OSTEOCAPSynergic
    ROGHAN-E-SURKHHamdard laboratories Waqf Pakistan

    Compound Preparations

    Neolitsea chinensis (Lam.) Chun. is used in the preparation of Kushta Para, Safuf Istikhase, Safuf Maida Lakri, Zamad Dard compounds.

    Dosage

    PartDoseInstruction
    BarkN/A
    Whole Herb3.000g - 5.000gN/A

    Herb's Description

    Neolitsea chinensis (Lam.) Chun.. An evergreen shrub or tree, upto 25 m. in height. Leaves very variable in size and shape, elliptic-ovate or oblong-lanceolate, pubescent, aromatic. Flowers in umbellate heads, yellowish. Fruit globose, black or purple(162). Bark hard, thick, and of a brown colour, sometimes soft and smooth; external surface rugose and easily scratched, fragile and readily powdered; section corky and composed of several layers of a soft granular matter

    Taste Odor & Occurrence

    Occurence: It occurs in Australia, Cambodia, India, Malaysian Islands, Pakistan, Philippines, Sri Lanka, Viet Nam.
    Odor: The odor of Bark of Neolitsea chinensis (Lam.) Chun. is Aromatic
    Taste:
    Bark: Tasteless

    Root: First turns slightly bitter,with time sweetish bitter

    Substitutes

    No information regarding Neolitsea chinensis (Lam.) Chun.'s substitute is currently available.

    Active Constituents

    Neolitsea chinensis (Lam.) Chun.'s Active constituents:

    Antidotes

    No information regarding Neolitsea chinensis (Lam.) Chun.'s antidot is currently available.

    Warning & Precautions

    Harmful for persons suffering from urinary bladder disorders.

    Toxicity

    Currently no Toxicity information is available for Neolitsea chinensis (Lam.) Chun.. (work in progress)