Cart is empty Abroma Augusta Linn.
Family: Sterculiaceae
Arabic Name(s): Sterculiaceae
Urdu Name(s): Ulat-Kambal, Olatkambol الٹ کمبل
English Name(s): Devil’s Cotton
Parts Used
Root bark (aqueous extract), roots, leaves, and stem.
Quality/Temperament
In the first order, warm and dry.
Functions and Properties (Pharmacological Actions)
Uterine tonic, emmenagogue, diuretic, resolvent.
Specific Action
Emmenagogue, uterine tonic.
Medicinal Uses
Generally, given in cases of menstrual disorders, reputed emmenagogue, particularly in various dysmenorrhoea’s types and pain in menstruation, is administered. Also, it relieves functional uterine debility merits, to treat sterility in women and
leucorrhoea. Menstrual flow is regulated by single administration (douche)
(If given two days before menstruation, the desired effect is produced ) It acts as a uterine tonic. In cold water, infusion of the fresh stems and leaves is very effective in gonorrhea. During the menses, single administration is regarded as effective as it brings the conception in young married women.
Compound Preparations
Along with other herbal ingredients, Masturin is administered.
Dosage
Aqueous extract or fresh viscid juice (approximately 70 ml) of bark (2-4 grams) before breakfast as douche or twice a day.
Corrigent
Sikanjbin(Vinegar syrup and honey and in water), Sour food articles (citrus juice).
Tenedium
Peganum harmalaLinn. (Ispand/Harmal), Ruta graveolensLinn. (Sudab), Adiantum capillus-veneris Linn. (Pershiaoashan). Valeriana officinalis Linn. (Bachar).
Comments
Indigenously from an early date, however, the natural drug has been used. the major reason behind its non-popularity is the non-availability of published work on its ethnopharmacology, ethnobotany, and chemical composition appear to be. As a valuable fiber-yielding plant, the shrub has long been known.