Quercus infectoria Olivier

Primary Characteristics

Primary Characteristics

Quercus infectoria Olivier is aslo known as Quercus lusitania Lamk. var. infectoria Oliv., belongs to Fagaceae, family.
The Arabic Names for this herb are Afas, Afinay.
The English Name for this herb is Oak Galls.
The Urdu Names for this herb are Maada, Maju Phal, Mazu Phal, Mazu Sabz.

Pharmacological Actions

Galls:

  • Anti-haemorrhagic
  • Anti-septic
  • Astringent
  • Desiccative
  • Styptic


    • Indications

    The Indications of Galls of Quercus infectoria Olivier are Gleet, Bleeding Gums, Ear Pus, Leucorrhoea, Epistaxis, Pharyngitis, Wounds, Eczema, Gonorrhoea, Chronic Diarrhoea, Stomatitis, Profuse Menstruation, Enuresis Nocturnal, Spleen Swelling, Intertrigo, Uterine Prolapsus, Uvula Elongation, Vaginal Discharges, Chronic Gastric Catarrh, Albuminuria, Renal Haemorrhage, Impetigo.

    No Contra Indication information is available for Quercus infectoria Olivier.

    Temperaments

    The Temperaments of Galls of Quercus infectoria Olivier are 1st order, cold, 2nd order, dry, 2nd order, cold, 3rd order,dry.

    Available Brands

    BrandManufacturer/Mnf. Representative
    ENTOBANHerbion Pakistan Pvt Ltd.
    HABB-E-MARWAREEDIHamdard laboratories Waqf Pakistan
    HABB-E-PAICHISHamdard laboratories Waqf Pakistan
    IMSAKI JAWAHARQARSHI INDUSTRIES (PVT) LTD
    MAJUN MOCHRASHamdard laboratories Waqf Pakistan
    NASHIFHamdard laboratories Waqf Pakistan
    SANOON MUQAWW-E-DANDANHamdard laboratories Waqf Pakistan

    Compound Preparations

    Quercus infectoria Olivier is used in the preparation of Hab Bawasir Khuni, Hab Marwaridi, Hab Paichish, Hab Urus, Ma'jun Hamal Ambari Alvi Khani, Ma'jun Mochrus, Marham Mazu, Qurs Bandish Khuni, Safuf Habis, Safuf Muallif, Sunan Missi, Sunun Zard compounds.

    Dosage

    PartDoseInstruction
    Galls1.000g - 2.000gN/A

    Herb's Description

    Quercus infectoria Olivier. A small tree or shrub 2-5 m high. Leaves 4-6 cm long, very rigid, often glabrescent with spinous teeth, acorns cylindrical. The galls are spherical or pear-shaped and measure 6-50 mm in diameter. The surface of the mature dry gall may be smooth and shining, sometimes seems as vanished, and chestnut brown, but usually it is rough and of a greyish-brown colour

    Taste Odor & Occurrence

    Occurence: It is native of Asia Minor , Greece , Iran , Syria. It occurs in Australia, Belgium, Brazil, Chile, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Hungry, India, indonesia, Italy, Japan, Mexico, Netherland, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, United States Of America, Yugoslavia.
    Odor: The odor of Galls of Quercus infectoria Olivier is Specific
    Taste:
    Galls: Bitter

    Substitutes

    No information regarding Quercus infectoria Olivier's substitute is currently available.

    Active Constituents

    Quercus infectoria Olivier's Active constituents:

    Antidotes

    No information regarding Quercus infectoria Olivier's antidot is currently available.

    Warning & Precautions

    Excessive use may cause obstructions.Contra-indicated when patient is suffering from lungs or throat disorders.

    Toxicity

    Currently no Toxicity information is available for Quercus infectoria Olivier. (work in progress)