Medicinal Plants : Mesua ferrea

Name

Cobra's Saffron

Biological Name

Mesua ferrea, Mesua Roxburghii, Mesua coromandalina
Clusiaceae

Other Names

Cobra's Saffron, Nagakesara, Nagkeshar
Cobra Saffron, Nagachempakam, Nagakesara, Nangu

Parts Used

Flower buds, flowers, fruit, seed, root, bark, oil

Description

This herb is found in India.

Remedies For

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Bark-aromatic, sudorific, tonic

Oleo-resin from bark: aromatic, demulcent

Blossoms (fresh) -stomachic, bitter, aromatic, sudorific

Blossoms (dried) -stomachic, stimulant, carminative

Root-aromatic, sudorific, tonic

Unripe fruit - aromatic, acrid, purgative

Uses

The leaves are applied to the head in the form of a poultice for severe colds. Oil from the seeds is used for sores, scabies, wounds, and rheumatism. The root of this herb is often used as an antidote for snake poison. The dried flowers are used for bleeding hemorrhoids and dysentery with mucus. Fresh flowers are also prescribed for excessive thirst, excessive perspiration, cough, and for indigestion.

Dosage

DON'T KNOW.

Safety

No information about the safety of this herb is available.

Use caution. Ayurvedic herbs are often taken in combination to neutralize the toxicity one herb with the opposing effect of other. Do not take except under the supervision of a qualified professional.