Blumea balsamifera DC.

Primary Characteristics

Primary Characteristics

Blumea balsamifera DC. is aslo known as Blumea densiflora DC., Blumea lacera DC., belongs to Compositae, family.
The English Name for this herb is Nagal Camphor.
The Urdu Name for this herb is Kakronda.

Pharmacological Actions

The pharmacological Actions of Blumea balsamifera DC. are Anti-bacterial activity against E.Coli, Anti-diarrhoeal, Astringent, Diaphoretic, Expectorant.

Leaves:

  • Anti-pyretic
  • Stomachic


    • Leaves Extract:
  • Tranquilizer


    • Indications

    The Indications of Leaves of Blumea balsamifera DC. are Body Swelling due to Beri-Beri, Colic, Cholera, Diarrhoea, Intestinal Disorders.

    The Indications of Leave Juice of Blumea balsamifera DC. are Bleeding Piles, Chronic purulent discharges.

    The Indications of Leaves Extract of Blumea balsamifera DC. are Dropsy, Headache, Hypertension, Chest Troubles.

    No Contra Indication information is available for Blumea balsamifera DC..

    Temperaments

    The Temperament of Blumea balsamifera DC. is 2nd order, warm and dry.

    Available Brands

    No Brand information is available for Blumea balsamifera DC..

    Compound Preparations

    No Compound Preparation information is available for Blumea balsamifera DC..

    Dosage

    PartDoseInstruction
    Whole HerbN/A
    Leaves Extract12.000mlN/A
    Plant(Infusion)0.500fld.oz - 1.000fld.ozN/A

    Herb's Description

    Blumea balsamifera DC. is a shrub, 4 m long, is evergreen. Robust, tomentose
    Blumea balsamifera DC.'s Leaves, narrow oblong-lanceolate, size is usually 6.0-30.0 cm x 1.5-12.0 cm. Some time oblong ovate or oblong obovate, yellowish white hair, capitula axillary or terminal; bisexual florets tubular

    Taste Odor & Occurrence

    Occurence: It occurs in Arunachal Pardesh(India), Arunachal Pradesh(India), Cambodia, China, Eastern Himalayas, India, indonesia, Lao Peoples Democaratic Republic, Netherlands, Pakistan, Philippines, Sikkim.. In Pakistan it is commonly cultivated in gardens.
    Odor: The odor of Blumea balsamifera DC. is Malodorous
    Taste: Bitter

    Substitutes

    No information regarding Blumea balsamifera DC.'s substitute is currently available.

    Active Constituents

    Blumea balsamifera DC.'s Active constituents:

    Antidotes

    No information regarding Blumea balsamifera DC.'s antidot is currently available.

    Warning & Precautions

    Harmful to patients suffering from lungs and throat diseases.

    Toxicity

    Currently no Toxicity information is available for Blumea balsamifera DC.. (work in progress)