Cocos nucifera Linn.
Primary Characteristics
Primary Characteristics
Cocos nucifera Linn.belongs to Palmae, family.
The Arabic Names for this herb are Baranj, Malakul Ashjar, Narjil.
The English Names for this herb are Coconut, Coconut Palm.
The Urdu Names for this herb are Donghi, Khopra, Koprah, Nariyal.
Pharmacological Actions
The pharmacological Actions of Cocos nucifera Linn. are Alexipharmic, Anthelmintic, Aperient, Aphrodisiac, Astringent, Choleretic, Diuretic, Nutritious, Refrigerant, Stomachic, Tonic.
Flowers:
Astringent Oil:
Hair Tonic Root:
Diuretic Water(unripe fruit):
Blood PurifierCoolingFlavouring AgentRefrigerant Fresh milk:
Purgative
Indications
The Indication of Leaves of Cocos nucifera Linn. is Abscesses.
The Indications of Oil of Cocos nucifera Linn. are Alopecia, Scabies, Ringworm, Piles, Inflammations, Premature Hair Greying, Lumbar Pain.
The Indications of Fruit of Cocos nucifera Linn. are Cutaneous Ulcers, Urinary Disorders, Helminthiasis, Diarrhoea, Thirst, Fever, Colic, Cholera, Liver Complaints, Paralysis, Piles.
The Indications of Root of Cocos nucifera Linn. are Liver Complaints, Bronchitis, Sore Throat, Uterine Disorders, Blennorrhagia, Uterine Diseases.
The Indications of Bark of Cocos nucifera Linn. are Scabies, Teeth Affections.
The Indications of Pulp of Ripe Fruit of Cocos nucifera Linn. are Atrabilious Affections, Phlegmatic Fever, Cholera.
The Indications of Nuts of Cocos nucifera Linn. are Indigestion, Diarrhoea, Colic.
The Indications of Water(unripe fruit) of Cocos nucifera Linn. are Urinary Disorders, Thirst, Fever.
The Indications of Fresh milk of Cocos nucifera Linn. are Eruptive Fevers, Debility, Bilious Affections, Incipient phthisis.
No Contra Indication information is available for Cocos nucifera Linn..
Temperaments
The Temperaments of Cocos nucifera Linn. are 2nd order, warm and dry, 2nd order, warm and moist.
Available Brands
Compound Preparations
Cocos nucifera Linn. is used in the preparation of Hab Jadwar, Hab Jawahar, Hab Zehar Mohra, Halwa-i-Gazar, Ma'jun Filasfa, Ma'jun Kalan, Ma'jun Maurawweh ul-Arwah, Ma'jun Musli Pak, Ma'jun Nisyan, Ma'jun Ruh al-Mominin, Ma'jun Shir Bargadh Wali, Maghz Sar-i-Kunjashkwala compounds.
Dosage
Part | Dose | Instruction |
Whole Herb | 24.000g - 36.000g | N/A |
Herb's Description
Cocos nucifera Linn.. Stem upto 22 m tall, thick at the base, stout, smooth with prominent rings, greyish. A tuft of leaves arises from the apex of the stem. Leaves pinnate, bright green, coriaceous; leaflets opposite near the base, alternate and opposite near to the tip, acuminate. Male flowers numerous on t
Taste Odor & Occurrence
Occurence: It occurs in Central America, East Africa, India, indonesia, Malaysia, Pakistan, Philippines, South Sea Island in Pacific, Sri Lanka, West Indies.
Odor: The odor of Fruit of Cocos nucifera Linn. is Pleasant
Taste:
Fruit: sweet
Substitutes
No information regarding Cocos nucifera Linn.'s substitute is currently available.
Active Constituents
Cocos nucifera Linn.'s Active constituents:
Antidotes
No information regarding Cocos nucifera Linn.'s antidot is currently available.
Warning & Precautions
Raw fruit not easily digested, may produce obstructions, hoarseness and rigidity in lungs.
Toxicity
Currently no Toxicity information is available for Cocos nucifera Linn.. (work in progress)