Alstonia scholaris Linn.R.Br

Primary Characteristics

Primary Characteristics

Alstonia scholaris Linn.R.Brbelongs to Apocynaceae, family.
The Arabic Names for this herb are Khaaniqat-al-Kalab, Scholarsi.
The English Names for this herb are Chatiyan Wood, Dita Bark.
The Urdu Names for this herb are Chhatian, Satavan, Satuna.

Pharmacological Actions

The pharmacological Actions of Alstonia scholaris Linn.R.Br are Alterative, Analgesic, Anthelmintic, Anti-asthmatic, Anti-cancerous, Anti-depressant, Anti-diarrhoeal, Anti-dysenteric, Anti-hypertensive, Anti-malarial, Anti-Periodic, Aphrodisiac, Appetizer, Astringent, Blood Purifier, Carminative, Expectorant, Febrifuge, Galactagogue, Laxative, Stimulant, Stomachic, Tonic.

Bark:

  • Appetizer
  • Febrifuge
  • Improves Digestion
  • Laxative


    • Bark (juice):
  • Anthelmintic


    • Tincture:
  • Galactagogue


    • Indications

    The Indications of Leaves of Alstonia scholaris Linn.R.Br are Ulcers, Stomatitis, Beri-Beri.

    The Indication of Root of Alstonia scholaris Linn.R.Br is Enlarged Liver.

    The Indications of Bark of Alstonia scholaris Linn.R.Br are Liver Complaints, Diabetes, Epilepsy, Hemorrhoids, Catarrhal Fever, Intestinal Worms, Debility, Splenomegaly.

    The Indications of Decoction (bark) of Alstonia scholaris Linn.R.Br are Intermittent Fever, Malignant fever, Remittent Fever.

    The Indications of Latex of Alstonia scholaris Linn.R.Br are Abscesses, Boils, Sores, Ulcers.

    The Indications of Milky Juice of Alstonia scholaris Linn.R.Br are Ulcers, Sores, Boils, Yaws.

    The Indications of Bark (juice) of Alstonia scholaris Linn.R.Br are Leprosy, Dyspepsia.

    No Contra Indication information is available for Alstonia scholaris Linn.R.Br.

    Temperaments

    The Temperaments of Alstonia scholaris Linn.R.Br are 1st order, cold, 2nd order, dry.

    Available Brands

    No Brand information is available for Alstonia scholaris Linn.R.Br.

    Compound Preparations

    No Compound Preparation information is available for Alstonia scholaris Linn.R.Br.

    Dosage

    PartDoseInstruction
    Bark1.000g - 3.000gN/A
    Whole HerbN/A
    Leaves5.000ml - 10.000mlN/A
    Semi-liquid Form5.000ml - 10.000mlN/A
    Tincture1.500Drops - 60.000DropsN/A

    Herb's Description

    Alstonia scholaris Linn.R.Br is a tree and glabrous in texture, 12-18 m long, and 2-2.5 m girth, is evergreen, errect, and branched
    Alstonia scholaris Linn.R.Br's Leaves, oblong-obovate, obtuse, and sharp pointed in shape, dark green in color, size is usually 10-20 by 3.8-6.3 cm. 4-7 in a whorl, dark green above, pale and covered with a whitish bloom beneath, base tapering; main nerves numerous, nearly horizontal, parallel uniting in a intramarginal nerve; petiole 6-13 mm long. Texture is coriaceous.
    Alstonia scholaris Linn.R.Br's Flowers, greenish white in color, and branched. In umbellately branched many-flowered pubescent capitate cymes; peduncles 2.5-5 cm long; pedicles very short; bracts oblong, obtuse, ciliate. Corolla-tube 8 mm long, villous inside, the mouth with a ring of hairs; lobes 5 mm long, cuneate-oblong, rounded or subtruncate at the apex, pubescent.
    Alstonia scholaris Linn.R.Br's Seeds, 6 mm long, linear-oblong in shape. Flattened, rounded, with a fringe of hairs at both ends, the hairs longer than the seeds.

    Taste Odor & Occurrence

    Occurence: It occurs in East indies, India, Malaysia, Myanmar, Pakistan, Philippines, Sri Lanka.
    Odor: The odor of Alstonia scholaris Linn.R.Br is Pungent
    Taste: Bitter

    Substitutes

    No information regarding Alstonia scholaris Linn.R.Br's substitute is currently available.

    Active Constituents

    Alstonia scholaris Linn.R.Br's Active constituents:

    Antidotes

    No information regarding Alstonia scholaris Linn.R.Br's antidot is currently available.

    Warning & Precautions

    Extensive use or large doses are considered harmful for lungs and stomach.Its administration may cause a fall in blood pressure which may follow by a rise.

    Toxicity

    Currently no Toxicity information is available for Alstonia scholaris Linn.R.Br. (work in progress)