- Region
- Asia
- Origin
- Asia (Southeast Asia, Himalayas)
- Sanskrit
- Sill haka
- Other names
- Storax
- Traditions
- Ayurveda, Jamu in Indonesia
Asia · Herb · № 410
Altingia excelsa
Herb · Asia
Rasamala
Altingia excelsa
Traditionally attributed effects: stimulating, expectorant, pain-relieving, carminative, anti-inflammatory, antiseptic; for throat complaints, scabies, leucoderma, colic in children, inflamed testicle.
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
Resin 0.5–1 g; externally on the skin and abdomen.
Use in traditions
Described in the Ayurvedic materia medica. Sanskrit name: Sill haka. A giant tree of the mountain forests of Java and the Himalaya. The fragrant resin was used as incense and in Ayurveda as a remedy for coughs. On Java the wood is valued for building.
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
Stimulating, expectorant, pain-relieving, carminative, anti-inflammatory, antiseptic; for throat complaints, scabies, leucoderma, colic in children, inflamed testicle.
Preparation and amount
Resin 0.5–1 g; externally on the skin and abdomen.