Quercus incana Roxb.

Primary Characteristics

Primary Characteristics

Quercus incana Roxb. is aslo known as Quercus leucotrichophora A. Camus, Quercus baloot Griffth, Quercus ilex auct.plur.non Linn., belongs to Fagaceae, family.
The Arabic Names for this herb are Baloot Akhzar, Baloot Khafazi.
The English Names for this herb are Ban Oak, Common Oak, Grey Oak.
The Urdu Names for this herb are Baloot, Ban, Shah Balut, Sila Supari, Sita Supari Ban.

Pharmacological Actions

Fruit:

  • Anti-diarrhoeal
  • Anti-haemorrhagic
  • Anti-septic
  • Astringent
  • Desiccative
  • Diuretic


    • Indications

    The Indications of Fruit of Quercus incana Roxb. are Catarrh, Nocturnal Emission, Polyuria, Bleeding, Dysentery, Leucorrhoea, Spermatorrhoea, Diarrhoea, Abnormal Uterine Discharge, Haemorrhages, Vaginal Discharges, Pre-Mature Ejaculation, Hernia.

    No Contra Indication information is available for Quercus incana Roxb..

    Temperaments

    The Temperament of Sweet Variety of Quercus incana Roxb. is 2nd order, cold and dry.

    The Temperament of Bitter Variety of Quercus incana Roxb. is 3rd order, cold and dry.

    Available Brands

    BrandManufacturer/Mnf. Representative
    AKSEER-E-PACHISHQARSHI INDUSTRIES (PVT) LTD
    BALOOTIHamdard laboratories Waqf Pakistan
    MAJUN MASIK-UL-BOLEHamdard laboratories Waqf Pakistan

    Compound Preparations

    No Compound Preparation information is available for Quercus incana Roxb..

    Dosage

    PartDoseInstruction
    Bitter VarietyN/A
    Decoction (fruit)9.000gN/A
    Fruit2.000g - 3.000gN/A
    Sweet VarietyN/A

    Herb's Description

    Quercus incana Roxb.. A moderate sized to large evergreen tree, upto 25 m high. Bark grey to greyish-brown, silvery when young, peeling off in rounded flakes. Leaves oblong or ovate lanceolate, with white or grey tomentum beneath. Male spikes densely hairy and clustered, female flowers usually sessile. Acorn single or in pairs. Nut ovoid, brown with a grey pubescence near the apex(168). Fresh fruit is green, dried is yellowish-white.

    Taste Odor & Occurrence

    Occurence: It occurs in Kashmir, Nepal, Upper Myanmar, Western Himalyas Region.. The species is found in high altitude areas.
    Taste:
    Sweet Variety: sweet

    Substitutes

    No information regarding Quercus incana Roxb.'s substitute is currently available.

    Active Constituents

    Quercus incana Roxb.'s Active constituents:

    Antidotes

    No information regarding Quercus incana Roxb.'s antidot is currently available.

    Warning & Precautions

    May cause obstructions,not easily digestible and is also fattening,may produce atrabile and following continuous use or large doses may cause harm to pharynx.

    Toxicity

    Currently no Toxicity information is available for Quercus incana Roxb.. (work in progress)