Caesalpinia bonduc Linn.Roxb.

Primary Characteristics

Primary Characteristics

Caesalpinia bonduc Linn.Roxb. is aslo known as Caesalpinia bonducella {Linn}, Caesalpinia crista Linn., Guilandinia bonduc Linn., Guilandinia bonducella Linn., belongs to Caesalpiniaceae, family.
The Arabic Names for this herb are Atmota, Bandaq Hindi, Rattah.
The English Names for this herb are Bonduc Nut, Fever Nut.
The Urdu Names for this herb are Karanjwa, Katkaranj, Khurbat, Mechka.

Pharmacological Actions

Seeds:

  • Anthelmintic
  • Anti-blennorrhagia
  • Anti-flatulent
  • Anti-Periodic
  • Anti-pyretic
  • Blood Purifier
  • Desiccative
  • Febrifuge
  • Styptic


    • Leaves:
  • Anthelmintic
  • Deobstruent
  • Emmenagogue
  • Febrifuge


    • Leave Juice:
  • Febrifuge


    • Roots:
  • Anthelmintic
  • Astringent
  • Febrifuge


    • Oil(seeds):
  • Emollient


    • Indications

    The Indication of Caesalpinia bonduc Linn.Roxb. is Small Pox.

    The Indications of Seeds of Caesalpinia bonduc Linn.Roxb. are Asthma, Leprosy, Dropsy, Colic, Intermittent Fever, Skin Diseases, Hydrocele, Contagious Diseases, Scrotal Hernia, Hysteria, Inflammations, Malaria, Chronic Fever.

    The Indications of Leaves of Caesalpinia bonduc Linn.Roxb. are Helminthiasis, Intermittent Fever, Liver Complaints, Toothache, Sore Throat.

    The Indication of Leave Juice of Caesalpinia bonduc Linn.Roxb. is Chronic Fever.

    The Indications of Roots of Caesalpinia bonduc Linn.Roxb. are Blennorrhagia, Fever, Leucorrhoea.

    The Indications of Oil(seeds) of Caesalpinia bonduc Linn.Roxb. are Rheumatism, Freckles, Discharge from Ear, Nervous Complaints, Convulsions, Palsy.

    The Indications of Decoction (seed) of Caesalpinia bonduc Linn.Roxb. are Asthma, Constipation.

    No Contra Indication information is available for Caesalpinia bonduc Linn.Roxb..

    Temperaments

    The Temperaments of Caesalpinia bonduc Linn.Roxb. are 3rd order, warm and dry, 2nd order, dry, 3rd Order, Warm.

    Available Brands

    BrandManufacturer/Mnf. Representative
    BUKHAREENQARSHI INDUSTRIES (PVT) LTD
    IJAMIAHamdard laboratories Waqf Pakistan
    QURS HUMMA JADIDHamdard laboratories Waqf Pakistan

    Compound Preparations

    Caesalpinia bonduc Linn.Roxb. is used in the preparation of Hab Humma, Hab Raba, Hab Tap Balghami, Qurs Humma Jadid compounds.

    Dosage

    PartDoseInstruction
    Whole Herb0.250g - 2.000gN/A

    Herb's Description

    Caesalpinia bonduc Linn.Roxb.. A scandent or scrambling shrub, branches hairy, armed with straight prickles. Stipules large, foliaceous and lobed. Leaves 30-45 cm long. Leaflets 6-10 pairs on each pinna. Inflorescence axillary and terminal, pedunculate raceme. Pods 5-7.5 cm long, 3-5 cm broad, shortly stalked, densely covered with prickles. Seeds 1-2, almost globular in shape, 0.5-0.75 inch in diameter, grey, hard, with a smooth shiny surface. The shell, which is thick and brittle, encloses a yellowish-white, bitter, fatty kerneL

    Taste Odor & Occurrence

    Occurence: It occurs in India, Myanmar, Pakistan, Sri Lanka.. Also occur in tropical countries of the world.
    Taste: Acrid

    Substitutes

    No information regarding Caesalpinia bonduc Linn.Roxb.'s substitute is currently available.

    Active Constituents

    Caesalpinia bonduc Linn.Roxb.'s Active constituents:

    Antidotes

    No information regarding Caesalpinia bonduc Linn.Roxb.'s antidot is currently available.

    Warning & Precautions

    Described as harmful for individuals with warm temperament or lean persons and may cause dryness.

    Toxicity

    Currently no Toxicity information is available for Caesalpinia bonduc Linn.Roxb.. (work in progress)