Mimusops elengi Linn

Primary Characteristics

Primary Characteristics

Mimusops elengi Linnbelongs to Sapotaceae, family.
The Arabic Names for this herb are Elenja, Nafal.
The English Names for this herb are Bullet Wood, Elengi.
The Urdu Names for this herb are Molsari, Molsary, Sada Sarhi.

Pharmacological Actions

The pharmacological Actions of Mimusops elengi Linn are Analgesic, Anthelmintic, Anti-bilious, Anti-gonorrhoeal, Anti-leucorrhoeal, Anti-septic, Anti-spermatorrhoeal, Aphrodisiac, Aromatic Tonic, Astringent, Brain Tonic, Cardiotonic, Desiccative, Diuretic, Errhine, Exhilarant, Febrifuge, Purgative, Stimulant, Stomachic.

Flower:

  • Diuretic
  • Febrifuge
  • Stimulant
  • Tonic


    • Seed:
  • Purgative


    • Unripe fruit:
  • Masticatory


    • Indications

    The Indications of Fruit of Mimusops elengi Linn are Wounds, Ulcers.

    The Indications of Bark of Mimusops elengi Linn are Leucorrhoea, Infertility.

    The Indications of Flower of Mimusops elengi Linn are Ulcers, Wounds, Headache.

    The Indication of Seed of Mimusops elengi Linn is Obstinate Constipation.

    The Indications of Powder of Mimusops elengi Linn are Internal Hemorrhages, Catarrh, Gums.

    The Indication of Decoction (bark) of Mimusops elengi Linn is Stomatitis.

    The Indications of Unripe fruit of Mimusops elengi Linn are Loose Teeth, Thrush Pain, Diarrhoea.

    The Indications of Infusion (bark) of Mimusops elengi Linn are Gonorrhoea, Spermatorrhoea.

    The Indications of Infusion (fruit) of Mimusops elengi Linn are Spermatorrhoea, Diarrhoea, Wounds, Gonorrhoea, Ulcers.

    The Indication of dried Flowers (powder) of Mimusops elengi Linn is Headache.

    The Indications of Bark (Powder) of Mimusops elengi Linn are Vaginitis, Leucorrhoea, Spermatorrhoea.

    No Contra Indication information is available for Mimusops elengi Linn.

    Temperaments

    The Temperament of Fruit of Mimusops elengi Linn is cold and dry.

    The Temperament of Bark of Mimusops elengi Linn is cold and dry.

    The Temperament of Flower of Mimusops elengi Linn is Warn and dry.

    Available Brands

    No Brand information is available for Mimusops elengi Linn.

    Compound Preparations

    Mimusops elengi Linn is used in the preparation of Safuf Kalan, Safuf Sailanur Rehm compounds.

    Dosage

    PartDoseInstruction
    BarkN/A
    Whole Herb5.000g - 7.000gN/A
    FlowerN/A
    FruitN/A

    Herb's Description

    Mimusops elengi Linn. A small to large ever green tree. Bark dark grey, fissured; leaves variable, elliptic, oblong or oblanceolate; flowers axillary, solitary or in fascicles, small, creamy white, star-shaped, fragrant; berry ovoid, containing 1, rarely 2 seeds, yellow when ripe; seeds ovoid, compressed, greyish-brown, shining

    Taste Odor & Occurrence

    Occurence: It occurs in India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka.. Cultivated in gardens for ornamental purpose and for shade.
    Odor: The odor of Flower of Mimusops elengi Linn is AromaticThe odor of Fruit of Mimusops elengi Linn is AromaticThe odor of Seed of Mimusops elengi Linn is Unpleasant
    Taste:
    Bark: Sweet,Acrid

    Flower: Sweet,Astringent

    Fruit: Sweet,Astringent

    Seed: Bitter

    Substitutes

    No information regarding Mimusops elengi Linn's substitute is currently available.

    Active Constituents

    Mimusops elengi Linn's Active constituents:

    Antidotes

    No information regarding Mimusops elengi Linn's antidot is currently available.

    Warning & Precautions

    It may cause flatulence.

    Toxicity

    Currently no Toxicity information is available for Mimusops elengi Linn. (work in progress)