Buxus papillosa C.K. Schn.

Primary Characteristics

Primary Characteristics

Buxus papillosa C.K. Schn. is aslo known as Buxus sempervirens Hk, belongs to Buxaceae, family.
The Arabic Names for this herb are Baqas, Baqsees.
The English Name for this herb is Boxwood Tree.
The Urdu Names for this herb are Bafash, Chikri, Shamshad.

Pharmacological Actions

The pharmacological Actions of Buxus papillosa C.K. Schn. are Anti-bilious, Diaphoretic, Diuretic, Febrifuge, Hair Tonic, Laxative, Sedative.

Seeds:

  • Anti-gout
  • Anti-rheumatic
  • Astringent
  • Desiccative


    • Flowers:
  • Aromatic
  • Cardiac Tonic
  • Cephalic Tonic
  • Fragrant


    • Leaves:
  • Hair Darkening


    • Wood:
  • Hair Tonic


    • Fruits:
  • Anti-fertility
  • Astringent
  • Desiccative


    • Flowers(Aqua Distillate):
  • Aromatic
  • Cardiac Tonic
  • Cephalic Tonic
  • Fragrant


    • Indications

    The Indications of Leaves of Buxus papillosa C.K. Schn. are Dermatitis, Headache, Gout, Rheumatism, Leprosy, Syphilis.

    The Indications of Bark of Buxus papillosa C.K. Schn. are Syphilis, Rheumatism, Gout, Leprosy, Dermatitis.

    The Indications of Wood of Buxus papillosa C.K. Schn. are Syphilis, Rheumatism, Leprosy, Gout, Dermatitis.

    The Indication of Decoction (leaves) of Buxus papillosa C.K. Schn. is Prolapsus Ani.

    The Indications of Decoction (fruit) of Buxus papillosa C.K. Schn. are Freckles, Skin Ailments.

    No Contra Indication information is available for Buxus papillosa C.K. Schn..

    Temperaments

    The Temperament of Buxus papillosa C.K. Schn. is 2nd order, warm and dry.

    Available Brands

    No Brand information is available for Buxus papillosa C.K. Schn..

    Compound Preparations

    No Compound Preparation information is available for Buxus papillosa C.K. Schn..

    Dosage

    PartDoseInstruction
    Whole Herb3.000g - 5.000g
    Dried Fruit13.000gN/A

    Herb's Description

    Buxus papillosa C.K. Schn.. Its a shrub or a small tree, 3-5 m tall. Stem crooked, branches erect to spreading, hoary pubescent when young. Leaves narrowly lanceolate or oblong-elliptic, 1.2-5.5 cm long, 0.5-1.2 cm broad, attenuate at the base into a minute petiole, acute to sub-obtuse, whitish-papillate and minutely hairy or giabrescent beneath, veins and veinlets indistinct. Racemes 8-12 mm long, with a terminal female flower surrounded by very closely arranged male flowers. Sepals somewhat oblong, 2-3 mm long, bilobed at apex. Stamens c. 5 mm long, exerted, anthers c. 2 mm long, ovary slightly triangular, c. 2 mm long; styles as long as ovary; pistillode c. 1.5 mm long in male flowers. Capsule trilocular, ovoid-oblong, walnut brown, c. 8 mm long, c. 5 mm in diameter, horns c. 2 mm long, upright. Seeds oblong, c. 4 mm long, c. 3 mm wide.
    Buxus papillosa C.K. Schn.'s Bark. Its a shrub or a small tree, 3-5 m tall. Stem crooked, branches erect to spreading, hoary pubescent when young. Leaves narrowly lanceolate or oblong-elliptic, 1.2-5.5 cm long, 0.5-1.2 cm broad, attenuate at the base into a minute petiole, acute to sub-obtuse, whitish-papillate and minutely hairy or giabrescent beneath, veins and veinlets indistinct. Racemes 8-12 mm long, with a terminal female flower surrounded by very closely arranged male flowers. Sepals somewhat oblong, 2-3 mm long, bilobed at apex. Stamens c. 5 mm long, exerted, anthers c. 2 mm long, ovary slightly triangular, c. 2 mm long; styles as long as ovary; pistillode c. 1.5 mm long in male flowers. Capsule trilocular, ovoid-oblong, walnut brown, c. 8 mm long, c. 5 mm in diameter, horns c. 2 mm long, upright. Seeds oblong, c. 4 mm long, c. 3 mm wide.

    Taste Odor & Occurrence

    Occurence: It occurs in Bhutan, Europe, India, North Africa, Pakistan.. In Pakistan it is common in foot-hills in Panjab,N.W.F.P and Blauchistan usually between 650-3000m.
    Taste: Bitter

    Substitutes

    No information regarding Buxus papillosa C.K. Schn.'s substitute is currently available.

    Active Constituents

    Buxus papillosa C.K. Schn.'s Active constituents:

    Antidotes

    No information regarding Buxus papillosa C.K. Schn.'s antidot is currently available.

    Warning & Precautions

    It may causes cramps,diarrhoea,nausea,vertigo and collapse or respiratory failure on oral administration. Its overdose may cause convulsions. Large quantities are found to have antifertility effect in women.

    Toxicity

    Currently no Toxicity information is available for Buxus papillosa C.K. Schn.. (work in progress)