Salmalia malabarica (DC.) Scho

Primary Characteristics

Primary Characteristics

Salmalia malabarica (DC.) Schott & Endlicher is aslo known as Bombax malabaricum DC., belongs to Bombacaceae, family.
The Arabic Name for this herb is Shahrul Bant.
The English Names for this herb are Salmalia Gum, Silk Cotton Tree Gum.
The Urdu Names for this herb are Deokapah, Mocha, Mochrus, Simbal.

Pharmacological Actions

Gum:

  • Anti-catarrhal
  • Anti-diarrhoeal
  • Anti-haemorrhagic
  • Anti-leucorrhoeal
  • Astringent
  • Avoricious-Aphrodisiac
  • Styptic


    • Indications

    The Indications of Salmalia malabarica (DC.) Schott & Endlicher are Catarrhal Affections, Ulceration, Inflammed Surfaces.

    The Indications of Gum of Salmalia malabarica (DC.) Schott & Endlicher are Menorrhagia, Bleeding Gums, Seminal Debility, Dysentery, Leucorrhoea, Diarrhoea.

    No Contra Indication information is available for Salmalia malabarica (DC.) Schott & Endlicher.

    Temperaments

    The Temperament of Salmalia malabarica (DC.) Schott & Endlicher is 2nd order, cold and dry.

    Available Brands

    BrandManufacturer/Mnf. Representative
    FEMITONESynergic
    LEUKOREXSynergic
    ZARJAMQARSHI INDUSTRIES (PVT) LTD

    Compound Preparations

    Salmalia malabarica (DC.) Schott & Endlicher is used in the preparation of Ma'jun Mochrus, Ma'jun Panba Dana, Ma'jun Shir Barghadwali, Ma'jun Zanjbil, Safuf Habis, Safuf Kalan compounds.

    Dosage

    PartDoseInstruction
    Whole HerbN/A
    Gum3.000g - 5.000g

    Herb's Description

    No information regarding Salmalia malabarica (DC.) Schott & Endlicher's description is currently available.

    Taste Odor & Occurrence

    No information about taste, odor & occurences is available for Salmalia malabarica (DC.) Schott & Endlicher

    Substitutes

    No information regarding Salmalia malabarica (DC.) Schott & Endlicher's substitute is currently available.

    Active Constituents

    Salmalia malabarica (DC.) Schott & Endlicher's Active constituents:

    Antidotes

    No information regarding Salmalia malabarica (DC.) Schott & Endlicher's antidot is currently available.

    Warning & Precautions

    Extensive use of the gum may exert contraceptive action.

    Toxicity

    Currently no Toxicity information is available for Salmalia malabarica (DC.) Schott & Endlicher. (work in progress)