Basonym of Drug
Kampillaka
Main Synonym
- Raktanga
- Rechana
- Karkasha
- Varnaka
- Ranjanaka
- Saurastrika
Regional Name
- Gujarati: Kapilo
- Hindi: Kabila
- Kannada: Kunkundamar
- Tamil: Kungumum
- Telugu: Kunkum
- English: Monkeyface Tree
Botanical Name
Mallotus philippensis
Family
Euphorbiaceae
External Morphology
8-10 meter high tree
Useful Parts
- Flower
- Fruit Hair
Important Phytoconstituent
- Rottlerine
- Isorottlerine
- Aleurifolic Acid
- Saponin
- Mallotus A & B
Rasa Panchak
- Rasa: Katu
- Guna: Laghu, Tikshna, Ruksha
- Virya: Ushna
- Vipaka: Katu
Action
- Vatakaphahara
Therapeutic Indication
- Krimighna (Anti-helminthic)
- Rechaka (Purgative)
- Adhmanhara (Anti-flatulent)
- Udardahara (Useful in urticaria)
Therapeutic Uses
- Krimi: Kampillaka seed hair powder with purana guda is beneficial in worm infestation.
- Udarshoola: Kampillaka powder with madhu and sharkara is useful in abdominal pain.
- Vibandh: Kampillaka powder with aargvadha fruit pulp is beneficial in chronic constipation.
Dose
- 0.5-1 gm
Formulations
- Vidangadi Churna
- Krumighatini Vati
- Jivantyadi Yamak
Adverse Effect
Not Known
Remedial Measure
Not required