Styrax benzoin Dryander

Primary Characteristics

Primary Characteristics

Styrax benzoin Dryanderbelongs to Styraceae, family.
The Arabic Names for this herb are Alyaban, Astarak, Batatis Alyaban, Javi.
The English Names for this herb are Benzoin Tree, Gum Benzoin.
The Urdu Names for this herb are Kamkam, Loban.

Pharmacological Actions

Balsam Resin:

  • Absorbent
  • Analgesic
  • Anti-arthritic
  • Anti-asthmatic
  • Anti-cancerous
  • Anti-catarrhal
  • Anti-diarrhoeal
  • Anti-fungal
  • Anti-gout
  • Anti-inflammatory
  • Anti-neuralgic
  • Anti-paralytic
  • Anti-phlegmatic
  • Anti-pyretic
  • Anti-septic
  • Anti-tuberculosis
  • Aphrodisiac
  • Appetizer
  • Aromatic
  • Brain Tonic
  • Carminative
  • Deodorant
  • Detergent
  • Digestive Stimulant
  • Disinfectant
  • Emetic
  • Exhilarant
  • Expectorant
  • Insect-repellent
  • Insecticidal
  • Liver Stimulant
  • Muscle Tonic
  • Preservative
  • Purgative
  • Resolvent
  • Stimulant
  • Stomachic
  • Styptic


    • Indications

    The Indications of Oil of Styrax benzoin Dryander are Diarrhoea, Brain Debility, Stomatitis, Muscular Weakness.

    The Indications of Balsam Resin of Styrax benzoin Dryander are Cough, Fever, Bronchitis, Gout, Phthisis, Paralysis, Neuralgia, Earache, Asthma, Sexual Debility, Phlegmatic Cough, Wounds, Rheumatism, Palsy, Inflammations, Facial Paralysis, Arthritis, Chest Affections, Indolent Ulcers.

    The Indications of Decoction (leaves) of Styrax benzoin Dryander are Foul Ulcers, Chills, Loose Teeth, Indolent Sores, Infective Cystitis, Chronic Bronchitis, Mouth Ulcers, Influenza, Cold, Toothache, Cough.

    No Contra Indication information is available for Styrax benzoin Dryander.

    Temperaments

    The Temperaments of Balsam Resin of Styrax benzoin Dryander are 1st order,dry+, 2nd order , warm.

    Available Brands

    BrandManufacturer/Mnf. Representative
    DAWA-E-MALISHHamdard laboratories Waqf Pakistan
    HABB-E-MOMYAIE SADAHamdard laboratories Waqf Pakistan
    SHARBAT-E- ANJBARQARSHI INDUSTRIES (PVT) LTD
    SURANJEENQARSHI INDUSTRIES (PVT) LTD

    Compound Preparations

    Styrax benzoin Dryander is used in the preparation of Hab Mi'a, Hab Shabyar, Tiryaq Faruq compounds.

    Dosage

    PartDoseInstruction
    Balsam Resin0.250g - 1.000gN/A

    Herb's Description

    Styrax benzoin Dryander. A shrub or small tree, up to 12 m. in height, leaves ovate-oblong to ovate-lanceolate; Flowers .hairy, in racemes, capsules 2-seeded. Two commercial varieties namely 'siam' and 'Sumatra' benzoins exist

    Taste Odor & Occurrence

    Occurence: It is native of South-East Asia. It occurs in East indies, India, indonesia, Malaysia.
    Odor: The odor of Balsam Resin of Styrax benzoin Dryander is Aromatic
    Taste:
    Balsam Resin: Bitter

    Substitutes

    No information regarding Styrax benzoin Dryander's substitute is currently available.

    Active Constituents

    Styrax benzoin Dryander's Active constituents:

    Antidotes

    No information regarding Styrax benzoin Dryander's antidot is currently available.

    Warning & Precautions

    Fresh leaves decoction may cause vomiting.May produce harmful effects in individuals with warm temperament.

    Toxicity

    Currently no Toxicity information is available for Styrax benzoin Dryander. (work in progress)