Sapindus mukorossi Gaertn
Primary Characteristics
Primary Characteristics
Sapindus mukorossi Gaertn is aslo known as Sapindus detergens Roxb., Sapindus trifoliatus Linn, belongs to Sapindaceae, family.
The Arabic Names for this herb are Findaq-Hindi, Ritha limoni, Sandal limoni.
The English Name for this herb is Soap Nut-Tree.
The Urdu Names for this herb are Aritho, Ritha.
Pharmacological Actions
The pharmacological Actions of Sapindus mukorossi Gaertn are Abortifacient, Absorbent, Anthelmintic, Anti-asthmatic, Anti-cholera, Anti-epileptic, Anti-gout, Anti-neuralgic, Anti-rheumatic, Anti-septic, Antidote, Aphrodisiac, Carminative, Collyrium Antidysenteric, Corrective, Detergent, Digestive, Emetic, Emmenagogue, Errhine, Expectorant, Insecticidal, Irritant, Muscle Tonic, Narcotic, Nauseant, Oxytocic, Purgative, Resolvent, Stomachic, Tonic.
Kernel:
AnthelminticExpectorantPurgative Fruit (paste):
Febrifuge
Indications
The Indications of Sapindus mukorossi Gaertn are Cold, Headache, Hemicrania, Stomach Weakness, Weak Digestion.
The Indications of Flower of Sapindus mukorossi Gaertn are Blood Impurities, Night Blindness, Conjunctivitis.
The Indications of Seed Kernel of Sapindus mukorossi Gaertn are Amenorrhoea, Sexual Weakness.
The Indications of Kernel of Sapindus mukorossi Gaertn are Spasmodic Attacks, Fits, Epilepsy, Hysteria, Colic, Amenorrhoea.
The Indications of Decoction (seed) of Sapindus mukorossi Gaertn are Diphtheria, Freckles.
The Indications of Seeds (paste) of Sapindus mukorossi Gaertn are Freckles, Scrofula, Leucoderma, Vitiliginous Spots.
The Indications of Infusion (seed) of Sapindus mukorossi Gaertn are Migraine, Epilepsy, Facial Paralysis.
No Contra Indication information is available for Sapindus mukorossi Gaertn.
Temperaments
The Temperament of Sapindus mukorossi Gaertn is 2nd order, warm and dry.
Available Brands
No Brand information is available for Sapindus mukorossi Gaertn.
Compound Preparations
Sapindus mukorossi Gaertn is used in the preparation of Kushta Tutiya compounds.
Dosage
| Part | Dose | Instruction |
| Whole Herb | 0.500g - 2.000g | N/A |
Herb's Description
Sapindus mukorossi Gaertn. A deciduous tree. 18 m. or more in height and. about 1.8 m. in girth, Bark dark-greenish grey, pale-grey or brown, fairly smooth, with vertical lines of lenticels and fine fissures, exfoliating in irregular flakes. Leaves paripinnate, crowded near the ends of the branches. Leaflets lanceolate, 5-15 cm Iong 5-10 pairs. Flowers polygamous, mostly bisexual, small, in terminal, compound panicles; drupes'globose, fleshy, saponaceous, usyally solitary, sometimes two drupes together, wrinkled or smooth, 2.0-2.5 cm. in diam; the pulp drying into a light brown, somewhat translucent, saponaceous rind with a wrinkled surface; seed enclosed in black, smooth, hard endocarp
Taste Odor & Occurrence
Occurence: It occurs in India, Kashmir, Pakistan.. The plant also occurs in some other parts of the world.
Odor: The odor of Fruit of Sapindus mukorossi Gaertn is Aromatic
Taste:
Fruit: Bitter
Substitutes
No information regarding Sapindus mukorossi Gaertn's substitute is currently available.
Active Constituents
Sapindus mukorossi Gaertn's Active constituents:
Antidotes
No information regarding Sapindus mukorossi Gaertn's antidot is currently available.
Warning & Precautions
In large doses it may cause nausea,vomiting,diarrhoea and may exert harmful effects on stomach and intestines.
Toxicity
Currently no Toxicity information is available for Sapindus mukorossi Gaertn. (work in progress)