Bombyx mori L.

Primary Characteristics

Primary Characteristics

Bombyx mori L. is aslo known as Silk Coccon, belongs to Bombycidae, Insecta, Lepidoptera, family.
The Arabic Names for this herb are Hareer, Harer.
The English Names for this herb are Raw Silk-Cocoon, Silk Worm-Moth.
The Urdu Names for this herb are Abresham, Patt.

Pharmacological Actions

Cocoon Ash:

  • Aphrodisiac
  • Cardiac Tonic
  • Detersive
  • Exhilarant
  • Expectorant
  • Refrigerant
  • Styptic


    • Indications

    The Indications of Cocoon Ash of Bombyx mori L. are Cough, Catarrh, Epiphora, Leucorrhoea, Asthma, Eye Irritation, Chronic Diarrhoea, Flu.

    No Contra Indication information is available for Bombyx mori L..

    Temperaments

    The Temperament of Cocoon Ash of Bombyx mori L. is 1st order, warm and dry.

    Available Brands

    BrandManufacturer/Mnf. Representative
    AMBREENA TONICQARSHI INDUSTRIES (PVT) LTD
    DAWA-UL-MISK (Motadil Jawahirdar)Hamdard laboratories Waqf Pakistan
    DAWA-UL-MISK MUTADIL JAWAHAR WALIQARSHI INDUSTRIES (PVT) LTD
    ERQEMBERHamdard laboratories Waqf Pakistan
    HABB-E-JAWAHIRHamdard laboratories Waqf Pakistan
    HABB-E-MOMYAIE SADAHamdard laboratories Waqf Pakistan
    Khameera Gauzaban ba-Izafa JawahiratAshraf laboratories (Pvt) Ltd.
    KHAMIRA ABRESHAM HAKIM ARSHAD WALAHamdard laboratories Waqf Pakistan
    KHAMIRA ABRESHAM SADAHamdard laboratories Waqf Pakistan
    KHAMIRA ABRESHAM SHEERA UNNAB WALAHamdard laboratories Waqf Pakistan
    KHAMIRA BADAMHamdard laboratories Waqf Pakistan
    KHAMIRA GAOZABAN (SADA)Hamdard laboratories Waqf Pakistan
    KHAMIRA GAOZABAN AMBERIHamdard laboratories Waqf Pakistan
    KHAMIRA GAOZABAN AMBERI JAWAHIRDARHamdard laboratories Waqf Pakistan
    KHAMIRA GAOZABAN JADWAR OOD SALEEB WALAHamdard laboratories Waqf Pakistan
    KHAMIRA HAMDARDHamdard laboratories Waqf Pakistan
    KHAMIRA NAZLI JAWAHIRDARHamdard laboratories Waqf Pakistan
    KHAMIRA SHIRA UNNAB WALAHamdard laboratories Waqf Pakistan
    MAJUN SHABAB AWARHamdard laboratories Waqf Pakistan
    MUFARREH SHAIKH-UR-RAEESHamdard laboratories Waqf Pakistan
    MUFARREH YAQUTI MOTADILHamdard laboratories Waqf Pakistan
    NAUSHDAROO LULVIHamdard laboratories Waqf Pakistan
    NAZLIHamdard laboratories Waqf Pakistan
    RABOOLINHamdard laboratories Waqf Pakistan
    TUNSUKHHamdard laboratories Waqf Pakistan

    Compound Preparations

    Bombyx mori L. is used in the preparation of Arq Amber, Dawaul Misk Mo'tadil, Hab-e-Jawahir, Jawahardar, Khamira Gaozaban Ambari Jawahardar compounds.

    Dosage

    PartDoseInstruction
    Cocoon Ash125.000mg - 375.000mg

    Herb's Description

    Bombyx mori L.. It comprises yellow oval and rounded capsules. Cocoon about 2-5 cm long consisting of fibroin (silk) threads cemented together with a layer of silk glue (sericin) secreted by silk worm while passing from caterpillar to the chrysalis (or pupal) stage. The worms feed on the leaves of Morus alba (Shatitut), are about an inch long and half an inch thick. Cocoon ash (i.e. powdered Cocoon) is used in medicines

    Taste Odor & Occurrence


    Odor: The odor of Cocoon Ash of Bombyx mori L. is Nauseant
    Taste:
    Cocoon Ash: Insipid,Bad

    Substitutes

    No information regarding Bombyx mori L.'s substitute is currently available.

    Active Constituents

    Bombyx mori L.'s Active constituents:

    Antidotes

    No information regarding Bombyx mori L.'s antidot is currently available.

    Warning & Precautions

    Large doses or excessive use is harmful for kidneys.

    Toxicity

    Currently no Toxicity information is available for Bombyx mori L.. (work in progress)