Pistacia integerrima J. L. Ste

Primary Characteristics

Primary Characteristics

Pistacia integerrima J. L. Stewart ex Brandis is aslo known as Pistacia chinensis Bge., Rhus acuminata, Rhus integerrima Wall., belongs to Anacardiaceae, family.
The Arabic Name for this herb is Martah.
The English Names for this herb are Galls, Pistacia Galls.
The Urdu Names for this herb are Kakra Singhi, Karka Sengi, Somak.

Pharmacological Actions

Oil:

  • Anti-flatulent
  • Irritant


    • Galls:
  • Analgesic
  • Anti-asthmatic
  • Anti-bacterial
  • Anti-diarrhoeal
  • Anti-dysenteric
  • Anti-haemorrhagic
  • Anti-protozoal
  • Anti-pyretic
  • Anti-spasmodic
  • Anti-tussive
  • Aromatic
  • Astringent
  • Cholagogue
  • Desiccative
  • Expectorant
  • Sedative
  • Stimulant
  • Stomachic
  • Tonic


    • Indications

    The Indication of Oil of Pistacia integerrima J. L. Stewart ex Brandis is Flatulence.

    The Indications of Galls of Pistacia integerrima J. L. Stewart ex Brandis are General Weakness, Phthisis, Loss of Appetite, Leucorrhoea, Asthma, Diarrhoea, Chronic Bronchitis, Psoriasis, Catarrhal Fever, Pulmonary Affections, Bilious Affections, Intestinal Worms, Hiccough, Vomiting in Children, Cough, Fever.

    No Contra Indication information is available for Pistacia integerrima J. L. Stewart ex Brandis.

    Temperaments

    The Temperaments of Galls of Pistacia integerrima J. L. Stewart ex Brandis are 1st order, warm, 3rd order,dry.

    Available Brands

    BrandManufacturer/Mnf. Representative
    HOOPINIL (SYRUP)QARSHI INDUSTRIES (PVT) LTD

    Compound Preparations

    Pistacia integerrima J. L. Stewart ex Brandis is used in the preparation of Tiyaq Zeequn Nafs, Zimad Jalinus compounds.

    Dosage

    PartDoseInstruction
    Galls1.000g - 2.000gN/A

    Herb's Description

    Pistacia integerrima J. L. Stewart ex Brandis. Curved or horn shaped, hollow galls, upto 15 cm long and 3 cm broad. Outer surface rough, pinkish purple or dark brown in colour, having a fimbriated appearance. The inner surface is reddish brown in colour, bearing deposits of dust-like particles, which represent dried insects and their excrementitious matter. Fracture-short and uneven; odour-reminiscent of terpentine; taste -slightly bitter and astringent.
    Pistacia integerrima J. L. Stewart ex Brandis's Galls. A moderate sized deciduous tree, upto 18 m in height and 2.7 m in girth, with a short stout bole. Bark dark grey or blackish, viscous and aromatic when cut. Leaves pinnate, leaflets lanceolate, 7-12 cm long; flowers in panicles, small, reddish, drupe globose, c. 6 mm in diam.; rugose, grey when ripe.

    Taste Odor & Occurrence

    Occurence: It occurs in India, Kashmir, Pakistan.. The tree grows on hot dry slopes with shallow soil or on open rocky ground and limestone soil.
    Odor: The odor of Pistacia integerrima J. L. Stewart ex Brandis is Terebinthine
    Taste: Very Astringent,Slightly Bitter

    Substitutes

    No information regarding Pistacia integerrima J. L. Stewart ex Brandis's substitute is currently available.

    Active Constituents

    Pistacia integerrima J. L. Stewart ex Brandis's Active constituents:

    Antidotes

    No information regarding Pistacia integerrima J. L. Stewart ex Brandis's antidot is currently available.

    Warning & Precautions

    It may cause harmful effects to liver.Oil when applied locally may cause irritation.

    Toxicity

    Currently no Toxicity information is available for Pistacia integerrima J. L. Stewart ex Brandis. (work in progress)