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Botanical Classification |
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Botanical classification |
kingdom |
Plantae |
Division |
magnoliophyta |
Class |
magnolipsida |
Order |
anacardiales |
Family |
anacardiaceae |
Genus |
Pistacia |
Species |
lentiscus |
Pistacia lentiscus |
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Family |
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Botanical – anacardiaceae
Ayurvedic –amra kul
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Synonyms |
- English name - mastic
- Hindi name – rumi mastagi
- Sanskrit name- rumi mastagi
- Gujarati name – rumimastagi
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Habitat |
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It is a native of south Europe and Northern Africa. It is found in Iran, Afghanistan, and India.
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Morphology |
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It is an evergreen creeper. Fruit is 4 to 5 mm, round in shape and is of black in color. The trunk bears a gum that is known as rumi mastagi. It is an aromatic substance that is present in the form of granules. It tastes sweet and is slimy to touch.
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Chemical Constituents |
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| It contains volatile oil 1 to 3 %, mistkoresin, mistconic acid, misecolic acid and a bitter substance. .
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Pharmacology |
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| It is vata and pitta suppressant. It is an excellent anti inflammatory agent due to its hot potency. It helps in regularizing the digestive tract and also maintains the normal peristaltic movements as because of its light properties and hot potency. It also expels out the unwanted mucus from our respiratory tract. It also acts as a good aphrodisiac because of its sweet taste.
According to ayurveda it contains
- Gunna (properties) – tikshan (sharp) and laghu (light)
- Rasa (taste) – kashaya (astringent) and madhur (sweet)
- Virya (potency) –ushan (hot)
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Toxicology |
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It is safe for human consumption when taken in normal dosage
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Plant part used |
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Extract or gum
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Indication |
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- Inflammation
- Blood disorder
- Hemorrhages
- Wounds
- Pains
- Indigestion
- Loss of appetite
- Liver related problems
- Abdominal distension
- Dysurea
- Impotence
- Menstrual disturbances
- Cough
- Asthma
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Uses |
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- Oil and paste –it is applied on the inflamed area. It is also applied on the wounds for early healing. It is also effective in mouth related problems. It also strengthens the gums and tooth. It also prevents hemorrhages.
- Powder – it is effective in treating digestive tract abnormalities. It also stimulates liver for proper functioning. It is effective in respiratory disorders. It normalizes the menses and works and an aphrodisiac agent. It tones up the urinary tract.
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