Pistacia lentiscus Linn.

Primary Characteristics

Primary Characteristics

Pistacia lentiscus Linn.belongs to Anacardiaceae, family.
The Arabic Name for this herb is Mistaka.
The English Names for this herb are Mastic, Mastich Tree.
The Urdu Names for this herb are Alik Rumi, Kundar Rumi, Mastagi.

Pharmacological Actions

Gum Resin:

  • Absorbent of waste humours
  • Analgesic
  • Anti-flatulent
  • Anti-inflammatory
  • Anti-tumor
  • Aphrodisiac
  • Appetizer
  • Astringent
  • Carminative
  • Demulcent
  • Deodorant
  • Desiccative
  • Detergent
  • Diuretic
  • Emmenagogue
  • Expectorant
  • Hepatic Tonic
  • Purgative
  • Resolvent of Inflammations
  • Restorative Tonic
  • Stimulant
  • Stomachic
  • Styptic
  • Sudorific
  • Tonic


    • Indications

    The Indications of Fruit of Pistacia lentiscus Linn. are Sore Throat, Cough, Bleeding Gums.

    The Indications of Gum Resin of Pistacia lentiscus Linn. are Sexual Debility, Cough, Bronchitis, Catarrh, Flatulence, Amenorrhoea, Inflammations, Cancer, Gum Affections, Haemorrhages, Teeth Affections, Stomach Weakness, Tumors, Urine Retention, Breast Tumor, Local Pain.

    No Contra Indication information is available for Pistacia lentiscus Linn..

    Temperaments

    The Temperament of Gum Resin of Pistacia lentiscus Linn. is 2nd order, warm and dry.

    Available Brands

    BrandManufacturer/Mnf. Representative
    AUJAIEHamdard laboratories Waqf Pakistan
    BALOOTIHamdard laboratories Waqf Pakistan
    DAWA-UL-MISK (Motadil Jawahirdar)Hamdard laboratories Waqf Pakistan
    DAWA-UL-MISK MOTADIL (SADA)Hamdard laboratories Waqf Pakistan
    DAWA-UL-MISK MUTADIL JAWAHAR WALIQARSHI INDUSTRIES (PVT) LTD
    Demagh AfroozAshraf laboratories (Pvt) Ltd.
    FRODEXHamdard laboratories Waqf Bangladesh
    HABB-E-AMBER MOMYAIEHamdard laboratories Waqf Pakistan
    HABB-E-HAMDARDHamdard laboratories Waqf Pakistan
    HABB-E-MARWAREEDIHamdard laboratories Waqf Pakistan
    HABB-E-MOMYAIE SADAHamdard laboratories Waqf Pakistan
    HABB-E-MUMSIK AMBERIHamdard laboratories Waqf Pakistan
    HABB-E-SOORANJANHamdard laboratories Waqf Pakistan
    HABB-UL-MISK-93Hamdard laboratories Waqf Pakistan
    HAMDARD MAULLHAMHamdard laboratories Waqf Bangladesh
    IMSAKI JAWAHARQARSHI INDUSTRIES (PVT) LTD
    ITRIFAL MULAYYINHamdard laboratories Waqf Pakistan
    JAWAHAR MOHRAHamdard laboratories Waqf Pakistan
    JAWARISH ANARAINHamdard laboratories Waqf Pakistan
    JAWARISH JALINOOSQARSHI INDUSTRIES (PVT) LTD
    JAWARISH JALINOOS (Kaseer-ul-Fawaid)Hamdard laboratories Waqf Pakistan
    JAWARISH MAIDIQARSHI INDUSTRIES (PVT) LTD
    JAWARISH MASTAGI SADAHamdard laboratories Waqf Pakistan
    JAWARISH OOD TURSHHamdard laboratories Waqf Pakistan
    JAWARISH ZAROONI AMBERI-BA-NUSKHA KALANHamdard laboratories Waqf Pakistan
    JAWARISH ZAROONI SADAHamdard laboratories Waqf Pakistan
    KHAMEERA ABRESHAM (HAKEEM ARSHAD) WALAQARSHI INDUSTRIES (PVT) LTD
    LABOOB KHAS JAWAHAR WALAQARSHI INDUSTRIES (PVT) LTD
    LABOOB-E-KABIR MUQQUAWIE BAHHamdard laboratories Waqf Pakistan
    Majoon Dabeed-ul-WardAshraf laboratories (Pvt) Ltd.
    MAJUN AZRAQIHamdard laboratories Waqf Pakistan
    MAJUN CHOB CHEENI SADAHamdard laboratories Waqf Pakistan
    MAJUN DABEED-UL- WARDHamdard laboratories Waqf Pakistan
    MAJUN JALINOOS LULVIHamdard laboratories Waqf Pakistan
    MAJUN JIRYAN KHASHamdard laboratories Waqf Pakistan
    MAJUN MUGHALLIZ SADAHamdard laboratories Waqf Pakistan
    MUFARREH YAQUTI MOTADILHamdard laboratories Waqf Pakistan
    MUMSIK BE NAZIRHamdard laboratories Waqf Pakistan
    NASHIFHamdard laboratories Waqf Pakistan
    NAUSHDAROO LULVIHamdard laboratories Waqf Pakistan
    NAUSHDAROO SADAHamdard laboratories Waqf Pakistan
    QURS JAWAHIR MOHRAHamdard laboratories Waqf Pakistan
    QURS MULAYYINHamdard laboratories Waqf Pakistan
    SANOON MUQAWW-E-DANDANHamdard laboratories Waqf Pakistan

    Compound Preparations

    Pistacia lentiscus Linn. is used in the preparation of Arq Maul Laham Ambari Ba Nuskha Kalan, Dawaul-Misk, Hab Haltit, Hab Marwaridi, Hab Saqmuniya, Hab Suranjan, Hab-e-Amber Momiyaie, Hab-i-Lub al-Khashkhash, Hab-Mumsik Ambari, Jawarish Amla Ambari Ba Nuskha Kalan, Jawarish Jalinus, Jawarish Kamuni Kabir, Jawarish Mastagi, Jawarish Mastagi Sada, Jawarish Mohra, Jawarish Qurtum, Ma'jun Chob Chini, Ma'jun Izaraqi, Ma'jun Jalinus Lului, Ma'jun Jiryan Khas, Ma'jun Nankhwah Mushki, Ma'jun Nisyan, Ma'jun Talkh, Mufarreh Yaquti mo'tadil, Naushadroo-i-Saada, Qurs Humma Jadid, Qurs Tabashir qabiz, Safuf Kalan, Safuf khas, Safuf Muallif, Sunun Muqawwi Dandan compounds.

    Dosage

    PartDoseInstruction
    Gum Resin1.000g - 2.000gN/A

    Herb's Description

    Pistacia lentiscus Linn.. A variable evergreen shrub or a small tree, up to 4-5 m high, with a big crown; leaves pinnate and small 4-5 mm diam. Flowers dioecious. Drupes globose, black. The wood is reddish, It yields mastic resin

    Taste Odor & Occurrence

    Occurence: It occurs in Mediterranean Region.. This plant grows in countries bordering the Mediterranean region.
    Odor: The odor of Pistacia lentiscus Linn. is Aromatic
    Taste: Slightly Sweet

    Substitutes

    No information regarding Pistacia lentiscus Linn.'s substitute is currently available.

    Active Constituents

    Pistacia lentiscus Linn.'s Active constituents:

    Antidotes

    No information regarding Pistacia lentiscus Linn.'s antidot is currently available.

    Warning & Precautions

    Prolonged use of mastic can cause dermatitis.In excessive doses it may cause hematuria,may cause more adverse effects in case of anus affections.

    Toxicity

    Currently no Toxicity information is available for Pistacia lentiscus Linn.. (work in progress)