PDR for Herbal Medicines

430 /JAMBOLAN

JAMBOLAN BARK

Approved by Commission E:

• Diarrhea


• Inflammation of the mouth and pharynx


• Inflammation of the skin '
  Unproven Uses: Preparations are used internally for bronchi-
  tis, asthma, and dysentery, and externally for ulcers.
  Indian Medicine: The drug is used for diabetes, leucorrhea,
  stomachache, fever, dysuria, and inflammation of the skin.
  Homeopathic Uses: Syzygium cumini is used for diabetes.
  PRECAUTIONS AND ADVERSE REACTIONS
  JAMBOLAN SEED
  No health hazards or side effects are known in conjunction
  with the proper administration of designated therapeutic
  dosages. Administration in the presence of diabetes mellitus
  is not recommended, due to the fact that the blood sugar-
  reducing effect is Unproven.

JAMBOLAN BARK

No health hazards or side effects are known in conjunction

with the proper administration of designated therapeutic

dosages.

DOSAGE

JAMBOLAN SEED

Daily Dosage: A single dose is made up of 30 seeds (1.9 gm)

in powdered form.

JAMBOLAN BARK

Mode of Administration: As a comminuted herb for decoc-

tions and other galenic preparations for internal use (gargle,

infusion) and local application (compresses).

Preparation: To make a decoction for internal and external

use, place 1 to 2 teaspoonfuls of comminuted drug in about

150 ml cold water, bring to a boil, simmer for 5 to 10

minutes and strain.

Daily Dosage: The average daily dosage is 3 to 6 gm drug.

Homeopathic Dosage: 5 drops, 1 tablet or 10 globules every

30 to 60 minutes (acute) or 1 to 3 times a day (chronic);

parenterally:T to 2 ml sc, acute: 3 times a day; chronic: once

a day (HAB1).

LITERATURE

JAMBOLAN SEED

Bhatia IS et al., PM 28:346. 1975. Saeed MT et al., J Oil

Technol Assoc India 19:86-88. 1991. Bhatia IS et al., PH

10:219. 1971. Desai HK et al., Ind J Chem 13:97-98. 1975.

Jain, SR, Sharma SN, (1967) Planta Med 15(4):439.

Linde H, (1983) Arch Pharm 316(11):971.

Mukherjee SK et al., (1963) Ind Med Gaz 3:97.

PDR FOR HERBAL MEDICINES

Nair AGR, Subramanian S, (1962) J Sci Ind Res India 2IB,

437. s
     Shrothi, DS et al., (1963) Ind J Med Res 51:464.
     Further information in:
     Hansel R, Keller K, Rimpler H, Schneider G (Hrsg.), Hagers
     Handbuch der Pharmazeutischen Praxis, 5. Aufl., Bde 4-6
     (Drogen): Springer Verlag Berlin, Heidelberg, New York, 1992-


438. 
     

     Hoppe HA, (1975-1987) Drogenkunde, 8. Aufl., Bde 1-3: W de
     Gruyter Verlag, Berlin, New York.
     Oliver-Bever B (Ed.), Medicinal Plants of Tropical West Africa,
     Cambridge University Press, Cambridge 1986.
     JAMBOLAN BARK
     Bhargava KK et al., Curr Sci 43:645-646. 1974.
     Bhargava KK et al., Curr Sci 43:645. 1974.
     Bhatia IS et al., PM 28:346. 1975.
     Jain, SR, Sharma SN, (1967) Planta Med 15(4):439.
     Kopanski L, Schnelle G, PM 54:572. 1988.
     Linde H, (1983) Arch Pharm 316(11):971.
     Mukherjee SK et al., (1963) Ind Med Gaz 3:97.
     Nair AGR, Subramanian S, (1962) J Sci Ind Res India 2IB,

     
     


439. 
     

     Sengupta D, Das PB, J Ind Chem Soc 42:255. 1965.
     Shrothi DS et al., (1963) Ind J Med Res 51:464.
     Further information in:
     Hansel R, Keller K, Rimpler H, Schneider G (Hrsg.), Hagers
     Handbuch der Pharmazeutischen Praxis, 5. Aufl., Bde 4-6
     (Drogen): Springer Verlag Berlin, Heidelberg, New York, 1992-

     
     


440. 
     

     Hoppe HA, (1975-1987) Drogenkunde, 8. Aufl., Bde 1-3: W de
     Gruyter Verlag, Berlin, New York.
     Oliver-Bever B (Ed.), Medicinal Plants of Tropical West Africa,
     Cambridge University Press, Cambridge 1986.

     
     

Japanese Atractylodes

Atractylodes japonica

DESCRIPTION

Medicinal Parts: The medicinal parts of the plant are the

whole plant and roots.

Flower and Fruit: The composite flowers are surrounded by

bracts. The capitulas are apical and upright, with a diameter

of 1.5 to 2 cm. The calyx is double-rowed and double-

pinnate. The lingual florets are in 7 or 8 rows, whitish and 1

to 1.2 cm long. The fruit is an achaene. The pappus is

brownish and 8 to 9 mm long.