Herb · Asia
Champak
Michelia champaca
Traditionally attributed effects: decongestant, cleansing, stomachic, tonic, laxative, carminative; for gastritis, chronic rheumatism, abscesses, fever, indigestion, nausea, kidney diseases, gonorrhoea; flower oil for headache, eye inflammation and gout.
Safety notes
Serious illnesses such as infections, cancer or hepatitis need a doctor: there is no evidence that this remedy cures them. Traditional use is no proof of effectiveness; if you are pregnant, breastfeeding, taking medication or have a medical condition, consult a doctor or pharmacist.
Cautions by tradition (1)
- Ayurvedic materia medica: Serious illnesses such as infections, cancer or hepatitis need a doctor: there is no evidence that this remedy cures them.
Preparation
Bark powder 1–2 g; tea 56–75 ml; bark decoction 14–28 ml; flower tea 14–56 ml; root bark paste with curdled milk externally; flower oil.
Use in traditions
Described in the Ayurvedic materia medica. Sanskrit name: Champaka. The golden-yellow, strongly scented flowers are offered in temples, worn in the hair and worked into perfume and hair oil. In Ayurveda the flowers and bark are used for fever and nausea.
Applications
Use by tradition
How different herbal traditions describe this herb. Amounts are traditional guidelines checked for obvious errors; they are not medical advice. For poisonous plants no dosage is given on purpose.
Ayurvedic materia medica
Attributed effects
Decongestant, cleansing, stomachic, tonic, laxative, carminative; for gastritis, chronic rheumatism, abscesses, fever, indigestion, nausea, kidney diseases, gonorrhoea; flower oil for headache, eye inflammation and gout; with sesame oil for dizziness.
Preparation and amount
Bark powder 1–2 g; tea 56–75 ml; bark decoction 14–28 ml; flower tea 14–56 ml; root bark paste with curdled milk externally; flower oil.
Caution: Serious illnesses such as infections, cancer or hepatitis need a doctor: there is no evidence that this remedy cures them.
- Ways to prepare herbs
- Tea (infusion)DecoctionCompress, poultice and pastePowder and kitchen