Gardinia gummifera Linn.f.

Primary Characteristics

Primary Characteristics

Gardinia gummifera Linn.f.belongs to Rubiaceae, family.
The Arabic Name for this herb is Shaukul Kash.
The English Names for this herb are Cambi Gum, Cambi Resin.
The Urdu Names for this herb are Dhikmali, Dikamali, Dikmali.

Pharmacological Actions

Gum:

  • Alterative
  • Anthelmintic for round worms
  • Anti-emetic
  • Anti-Periodic
  • Anti-septic
  • Anti-spasmodic
  • Aphrodisiac
  • Carminative
  • Cathartic
  • Diaphoretic
  • Diuretic
  • Expectorant
  • Lithontriptic
  • Nervine Sedative
  • Repellant for Fleas
  • Resolvent
  • Stimulant


    • Decoction (gum):
  • Anti-flatulent
  • Anti-pyretic


    • Indications

    The Indications of Gum of Gardinia gummifera Linn.f. are Uterus Spasm, Spleen Enlargement, Intestinal Worms, Tension, Foul Ulcers, Callous Ulcers, Carpulence, Sores, Spasms, Toothache.

    The Indications of Decoction (gum) of Gardinia gummifera Linn.f. are Fever, Colic, Flatulence, Hysteria, Dyspepsia, Nervous Disorders, Uterine Spasm.

    No Contra Indication information is available for Gardinia gummifera Linn.f..

    Temperaments

    The Temperament of Gum of Gardinia gummifera Linn.f. is 1st order, warm and dry.

    Available Brands

    No Brand information is available for Gardinia gummifera Linn.f..

    Compound Preparations

    No Compound Preparation information is available for Gardinia gummifera Linn.f..

    Dosage

    PartDoseInstruction
    Gum500.000mgN/A

    Herb's Description

    Gardinia gummifera Linn.f.. Small, tree, up to 3m. High. Leaves: Obovate-oblong or elliptic-oblong, sessile glabrous, acute at base, stipules ochrea-like Flowers: White, scented, on short peduncle or sessile, calyx teeth triangular, pubescent; Corolla tube pubescent outside. Fruit: oblong with numerous ribs. Flowering and fruiting: March-August.
    Gardinia gummifera Linn.f.'s Gum. A shrub about 1.8 m high, glabrous or nearly so, unarmed, buds resinous. Leaves sessile or nearly so, 4.5-7 by 2-2.5 cm; elliptic-oblong, or obovate-oblong, obtuse or subacute, glabrous, shining base obtuse,' acute or sometime cordate; main nerves 12-18 pairs; stipules connate truncate or mucronate. Flowers non-odourous, subsessile, 1-3 together. Calyx 1 cm long, dense\y pubescent; teeth triangular, 2-3 mm long. Corolla at first white, soon changing to yellow; tube pubescent outside, 3.2-3.8 cm long; lobes oblong, obtuse, 2.5-3.2 by 1.3-1.6 cm. Fruit 2.5-3.8 cm long, oblong or ellipsoid, with numerous longitudinal elevated lines and with a stout beak, smooth; pericarp thin; placentae 4-5 (21). The leaf buds and young shoots ot this species yield a resinous exudation known as Dikamali or Cambi gum, which is transparent, greenish yellow

    Taste Odor & Occurrence

    Occurence: It occurs in India, Mayanmar.
    Odor: The odor of Gum of Gardinia gummifera Linn.f. is Peculiar Offensive
    Taste:
    Gum: Pungent,Sharp

    Substitutes

    No information regarding Gardinia gummifera Linn.f.'s substitute is currently available.

    Active Constituents

    Gardinia gummifera Linn.f.'s Active constituents:

    Antidotes

    No information regarding Gardinia gummifera Linn.f.'s antidot is currently available.

    Warning & Precautions

    In large doses causing nausea,vomiting and griping.

    Toxicity

    Currently no Toxicity information is available for Gardinia gummifera Linn.f.. (work in progress)