Herb · Asia
Gmelina
Gmelina arborea
Traditionally attributed effects: soothing, stomachic, bitter tonic, cooling, laxative, promotes milk flow; fruit in cooling decoctions for fever and bile complaints, headache, fever and indigestion; to prevent miscarriage.
Safety notes
Traditional use is no proof of effectiveness; if you are pregnant, breastfeeding, taking medication or have a medical condition, consult a doctor or pharmacist.
Preparation
Root powder 3–6 g; fruit powder 1–3 g; leaf paste on the head; part of 'dashamula'.
Use in traditions
Described in the Ayurvedic materia medica. Sanskrit name: Gambhari. The light, durable wood is used for musical instruments and boats. The root is one of the ten roots of dashamula, the fruit a cooling remedy.
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
Soothing, stomachic, bitter tonic, cooling, laxative, promotes milk flow; fruit in cooling decoctions for fever and bile complaints, headache, fever and indigestion; to prevent miscarriage.
Preparation and amount
Root powder 3–6 g; fruit powder 1–3 g; leaf paste on the head; part of 'dashamula'.
- Ways to prepare herbs
- Compress, poultice and pastePowder and kitchen