Grewia asiatica Linn
Primary Characteristics
Primary Characteristics
Grewia asiatica Linn is aslo known as Grewia elastica Royle., Grewia subliaequalis Parker., Grewia vestita Wall., belongs to Tiliaceae, family.
The Arabic Names for this herb are Falsah, Farfeeran.
The English Name for this herb is Phalsa.
The Urdu Names for this herb are Falsa, Falsah, Farfeeran, Phalsa, Pharwa, Rewand-Rose.
Pharmacological Actions
The pharmacological Actions of Grewia asiatica Linn are Anti-bacterial, Anti-bilious, Anti-diabetic, Anti-diarrhoeal, Anti-emetic, Anti-gonorrhoeal, Anti-nauseant, Anti-pyretic in bilious fevers, Anti-retching, Anti-rheumatic, Anti-septic, Appetizer, Astringent, Cardiotonic, Controls Heart Beat, Cooling, Demulcent, Diuretic, Febrifuge, Hepatic Tonic, Lessens Thirst, Refrigerant, Stomachic.
Leaves:
Anti-septic Fruit:
FebrifugeRefrigerantStrengthens Cardiac FunctionsTonic Bark:
Anti-biliousDemulcent Leaves Extract:
Anti-bacterial Root Bark:
Anti-rheumatic
Indications
The Indications of Grewia asiatica Linn are Haematuria, Micturition, Diabetes, Gonorrhoea, Tachycardia, Bilious Fever, Bradycardia.
The Indication of Leaves of Grewia asiatica Linn is Body Eruptions.
The Indications of Fruit of Grewia asiatica Linn are Cardiac Debility, Pulmonary Affections, Removal of Dead Foetus, Hiccough, Throat Affections.
The Indications of Bark of Grewia asiatica Linn are Biliousness, Urinary Irritation, Vaginal Burning.
The Indications of Root Bark of Grewia asiatica Linn are Urethritis, Rheumatism, Gonorrhoea.
The Indications of Fruit (juice) of Grewia asiatica Linn are Bilious Disorders, Retching, Bilious Fever, Vomiting, Nausea.
The Indications of Infusion (bark) of Grewia asiatica Linn are Diabetes, Dysuria, Rheumatism, Haematuria.
No Contra Indication information is available for Grewia asiatica Linn.
Temperaments
The Temperaments of Grewia asiatica Linn are 2nd order, cold, 1st order, moist.
Available Brands
No Brand information is available for Grewia asiatica Linn.
Compound Preparations
Grewia asiatica Linn is used in the preparation of Sherbet Falsah compounds.
Dosage
| Part | Dose | Instruction |
| Decoction (bark) | 12.000g - 24.000g | N/A |
| Whole Herb | | N/A |
| Fruit | 24.000g - 60.000g | N/A |
| Fruit (juice) | 24.000g - 36.000g | N/A |
Herb's Description
Grewia asiatica Linn. The phalsa plant is a large, shaggy shrub or a small tree reaching 4 m or more in height. The phalsa plants grow to become straggling tall shrubs with rough bark on the stem, and have numerous long, slender, drooping branches where the young branchlets are densely covered with a coating of hairs.A small tree or large straggling shrub. Bark rough, grey; leaves variable in shape, broadly corollate to ovate with oblique base, irregularly toothed; flowers yellow, in axillary clusters; drupe globose, of the size of a pea or little more in size, red or purple, indistinctly lobed, 1-2 seeded
Grewia asiatica Linn's Leaves. The alternate, deciduous, widely spaced, thick, and large leaves are broadly heart-shaped or ovate, pointed at the apex, oblique at the base, measure up to 20 cm in length and 15 cm in width, and coarsely toothed, with a light, whitish blush on the underside. Small (10 to 19 mm across), bright orange-yellow flowers are borne in dense cymes in the leaf axils in late spring.
Grewia asiatica Linn's Fruit. The small fruits, almost round drupes like blueberry and purple, crimson or cherry red in color when ripe, borne on a 2- to 3-cm-long peduncle, are produced in great numbers in open, branched clusters. Individual fruits measure from 1.0 to 1.9 cm in diameter, 0.8 to 1.6 cm in vertical height, and 0.5 to 2.2 g in weight. Fruits ripen gradually on bushes during the summer months. While ripening, the fruit skin turns from light green to cherry red or purplish red finally becoming dark purple or nearly black. The ripe fruit is covered with a very thin, whitish blush, and becomes soft and tender.
Taste Odor & Occurrence
Occurence: It occurs in Bangladesh, India, Pakistan, Philippines.. The plant thrives under a wide range of soil and climatic conditions.
Odor: The odor of Grewia asiatica Linn is PleasantThe odor of Fruit of Grewia asiatica Linn is Pleasant
Taste:
Fruit: Sour,Sweet
Substitutes
No information regarding Grewia asiatica Linn's substitute is currently available.
Active Constituents
Grewia asiatica Linn's Active constituents:
Antidotes
No information regarding Grewia asiatica Linn's antidot is currently available.
Warning & Precautions
Harmful for cold temperament individuals and may cause flatulence.
Toxicity
Currently no Toxicity information is available for Grewia asiatica Linn. (work in progress)