Albizzia lebbeck (Linn) Benth

Primary Characteristics

Primary Characteristics

Albizzia lebbeck (Linn) Benth is aslo known as Mimosa lebbeck Linn, belongs to Mimosaceae, family.
The English Names for this herb are East Indian Walnut, Siris Tree.
The Urdu Names for this herb are Siris, Sultan ul Ashjar.

Pharmacological Actions

The pharmacological Actions of Albizzia lebbeck (Linn) Benth are Alexiteric, Anthelmintic, Anti-asthmatic, Anti-diarrhoeal, Anti-dysenteric, Anti-inflammatory, Aphrodisiac, Astringent, Blood Purifier, Brain Tonic, Demulcent, Emollient, Expectorant, Refrigerant, Tonic.

Flowers:

  • Anti-asthmatic


    • Leaves:
  • Anti-xeropthalmic


    • Bark:
  • Alterative
  • Blood Purifier
  • Gum Strengthening
  • Tonic


    • Gum:
  • Astringent
  • Demulcent
  • Expectorant
  • Nutritive


    • Indications

    The Indications of Seeds of Albizzia lebbeck (Linn) Benth are Impotency, Spermatorrhoea, Bleeding Piles.

    The Indications of Flowers of Albizzia lebbeck (Linn) Benth are Asthma, Carbuncles.

    The Indications of Leaves of Albizzia lebbeck (Linn) Benth are Xerophthalmia, Ophthalmia.

    The Indication of Root of Albizzia lebbeck (Linn) Benth is Hemicrania.

    The Indications of Bark of Albizzia lebbeck (Linn) Benth are Toothache, Bronchitis, Erysipelas, Skin Diseases, Paralysis, Piles, Itching, Syphilis, Leucoderma, Excessive Perspiration, Intestinal Worms, Gingivitis, Ulcerative Gums, Spongy Gums.

    The Indication of Oil(seeds) of Albizzia lebbeck (Linn) Benth is Leprosy.

    No Contra Indication information is available for Albizzia lebbeck (Linn) Benth.

    Temperaments

    The Temperament of Albizzia lebbeck (Linn) Benth is 2nd order, cold and dry.

    Available Brands

    No Brand information is available for Albizzia lebbeck (Linn) Benth.

    Compound Preparations

    No Compound Preparation information is available for Albizzia lebbeck (Linn) Benth.

    Dosage

    PartDoseInstruction
    Bark5.000g - 7.000gN/A
    Whole Herb
    Leaves12.000gN/A
    Seeds2.000g - 4.000gN/A

    Herb's Description

    Albizzia lebbeck (Linn) Benth is a tree, 12-21 m long, and 2-3 m girth, umbrella shaped crown, and errect
    Albizzia lebbeck (Linn) Benth's Leaves: glabrous in texture, 2-pinate in shape. Furnished with a large glands on the petiole above the base and one below the uppermost pair of pinnae. Petioles swollen and hairy at the base. Leaflets; 5-9 pairs, 2.5-4.5 by 1.62 cm; petiolules very short, hairy.
    Albizzia lebbeck (Linn) Benth's Bark: glabrous in texture, pale in color
    Albizzia lebbeck (Linn) Benth's Seeds, ellipsoid-oblong in shape, pale brown in color. 4-12 in number, compressed.
    Albizzia lebbeck (Linn) Benth's Flowers: glabrous in texture, globose umbellate heads, white in color, size is usually 2.3 cm. Calyx 4 mm, corolla 1 cm, and lobes are 2.5 mm long. Stamen much longer than the corolla and filaments connate at the base into a short tube.
    Albizzia lebbeck (Linn) Benth's Pods, pale yellow in color, size is usually 10-30 x 2-4.5 cm

    Taste Odor & Occurrence

    Occurence: It occurs in African Countries, India, Mayanmar, Pakistan, Sub-Tropical Asia, Tropical Asia.. It prefers moist situations and grows on a variety of soils.
    Odor: The odor of Albizzia lebbeck (Linn) Benth is Pungent
    Taste: Bitter

    Substitutes

    No information regarding Albizzia lebbeck (Linn) Benth's substitute is currently available.

    Active Constituents

    Albizzia lebbeck (Linn) Benth's Active constituents:

    Antidotes

    No information regarding Albizzia lebbeck (Linn) Benth's antidot is currently available.

    Warning & Precautions

    May cause harmful effects in individuals with dry temperament.

    Toxicity

    Currently no Toxicity information is available for Albizzia lebbeck (Linn) Benth. (work in progress)