Mesua ferrea Linn.
Primary Characteristics
Primary Characteristics
Mesua ferrea Linn.belongs to Guttiferae, family.
The Arabic Name for this herb is Khashbul Hadid.
The English Names for this herb are Cobra's Saffron, Mesua.
The Urdu Names for this herb are Nag Kesar, Narmushk.
Pharmacological Actions
The pharmacological Actions of Mesua ferrea Linn. are Anti-asthmatic, Anti-bilious, Anti-dysenteric, Anti-haemorrhagic, Anti-inflammatory, Anti-perspirant, Anti-rheumatic, Anti-septic, Aphrodisiac, Astringent, Bitter Tonic, Cardiotonic, Carminative, Constipative, Desiccative, Exhilarant, Hepatic Tonic, Stimulant, Stomachic, Sudorific, Vermicidal.
Bark:
Sudorific
Indications
The Indications of Mesua ferrea Linn. are Flatulence, Fever, Biliousness, Scabies, Bleeding Piles, Piles, Asthma, Itching, Sexual Debility, Skin Eruptions, Sore Throat, Urticaria, Wounds, Ulcers, Headache, Tumors, Foul Breath, Liver Disorders.
The Indication of Seeds of Mesua ferrea Linn. is Haemorrhoids.
The Indications of Flowers of Mesua ferrea Linn. are Excessive Perspiration, Stomach Irritability, Melancholia, Dyspepsia, Piles, Cough, Dysentery, Insanity, Quenching Thirst.
The Indications of Oil of Mesua ferrea Linn. are Sores, Scabies, Rheumatism, Wounds.
The Indications of Decoction (bark) of Mesua ferrea Linn. are Bronchitis, Gastritis.
The Indications of Decoction (root) of Mesua ferrea Linn. are Gastritis, Bronchitis.
The Indications of Paste(flower) of Mesua ferrea Linn. are Burning of Soles, Bleeding Piles.
No Contra Indication information is available for Mesua ferrea Linn..
Temperaments
The Temperament of Mesua ferrea Linn. is 2nd order, warm and dry.
Available Brands
Compound Preparations
Mesua ferrea Linn. is used in the preparation of HAb Pachlauna, Hab Saqmuniya, Halwai-Supari Pak, Jawarish Shehryaran, Lubub Al-Asrar, Ma'jun Muqil, Ma'jun Musli Pak, Muffareh Yaquti Mo'tadil, Qurs Mushil, Safuf Longa, Safuf Shirin compounds.
Dosage
| Part | Dose | Instruction |
| Whole Herb | 3.000g - 5.000g | |
Herb's Description
Mesua ferrea Linn.. A medium-sized to large ever green tree with short trunk, often buttressed at the base. Bark greyish or reddish-brown, exfoliating in large thin flakes. Leaves lanceolate, coriaceous, generally covered with a waxy bloom underneath, red when young; flowers large, solitary or in clusters of 2-3, white fragrant; fruits ovoid, nearly woody, 2.5-5.0 cm long, with persistent calyx; seeds 1-4, dark brown, up to 2.5 cm diameter, cotyledons fleshy, oily
Taste Odor & Occurrence
Occurence: It occurs in Bangladesh, Himalayas, India, Myanmar, Sri Lanka.
Odor: The odor of Mesua ferrea Linn. is Aromatic
Taste: Astringent
Substitutes
No information regarding Mesua ferrea Linn.'s substitute is currently available.
Active Constituents
Mesua ferrea Linn.'s Active constituents:
Antidotes
No information regarding Mesua ferrea Linn.'s antidot is currently available.
Warning & Precautions
Large doses may cause constipation. Excessive use described as harmful for individuals with warm temperament.
Toxicity
Currently no Toxicity information is available for Mesua ferrea Linn.. (work in progress)