Woodfordia fruticosa (L.) S. K

Primary Characteristics

Primary Characteristics

Woodfordia fruticosa (L.) S. Kurz. is aslo known as Lythrum fruticosum Linn., Woodfordia floribunda Salisb., belongs to Lythraceae, family.
The Arabic Name for this herb is Anbul Fabat.
The English Names for this herb are Downy Grislea, Fire Flame Bush, Shiranji Tea.
The Urdu Names for this herb are Dhawa, Gul-e-Dhawa.

Pharmacological Actions

Flowers:

  • Anti-bilious
  • Anti-haemorrhagic
  • Astringent
  • Cooling
  • Desiccative
  • Hemostatic


    • Indications

    The Indications of Flowers of Woodfordia fruticosa (L.) S. Kurz. are Menorrhagia, Persistent Headache, Liver Complaints, Ulcers, Burns, Hemorrhoids, Internal Hemorrhages, Prolapsus Ani, Bilious Fever, Mucous Membrane Disorders, Bleeding Piles, Dysentery, Leucorrhoea, Diarrhoea, Wounds, Catarrh, Bowel Complaints, Abnormal Secretions, Persistent Fever.

    The Indication of Decoction (flower) of Woodfordia fruticosa (L.) S. Kurz. is Bleeding Piles.

    The Indications of Dried flower of Woodfordia fruticosa (L.) S. Kurz. are Wounds, Persistent Fever, Mucous Membrane Disorders, Persistent Headache, Foul Ulcers, Liver Complaints.

    No Contra Indication information is available for Woodfordia fruticosa (L.) S. Kurz..

    Temperaments

    The Temperaments of Flowers of Woodfordia fruticosa (L.) S. Kurz. are 1st order, cold and dry, 2nd order, cold and dry.

    Available Brands

    No Brand information is available for Woodfordia fruticosa (L.) S. Kurz..

    Compound Preparations

    Woodfordia fruticosa (L.) S. Kurz. is used in the preparation of Arq Faulad, Ma'jun Zanjbil, Safuf Habis, Safuf Sailanur Rehm compounds.

    Dosage

    PartDoseInstruction
    Flowers3.000g - 7.000g

    Herb's Description

    Woodfordia fruticosa (L.) S. Kurz.. Shrubs 2.5 m tail. Leaves ovate-lanceoiate or ovate, rarely falcate. Cymes 3-16 flowered. Hypanthium 9-11 mm long. Petals 3-4.5 mm long, brick-red stamens 3-16.5 mm long. Ovary oblong, 4-6 mm long. Capsule ovate or elliptic. Seeds triangular

    Taste Odor & Occurrence

    Occurence: It occurs in China, India, indonesia, Japan, Madagascar, Pakistan, Tropical Africa.
    Odor: The odor of Flowers of Woodfordia fruticosa (L.) S. Kurz. is Slightly Aromatic
    Taste:
    Flowers: Bitter

    Substitutes

    No information regarding Woodfordia fruticosa (L.) S. Kurz.'s substitute is currently available.

    Active Constituents

    Woodfordia fruticosa (L.) S. Kurz.'s Active constituents:

    Antidotes

    No information regarding Woodfordia fruticosa (L.) S. Kurz.'s antidot is currently available.

    Warning & Precautions

    There is a traditional belief that large quantities consumption in any form over long duration may give rise to intestinal worms.

    Toxicity

    Currently no Toxicity information is available for Woodfordia fruticosa (L.) S. Kurz.. (work in progress)