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Mallotus philippensis - Kamala tree

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Mallotus philippensis

Mallotus philippensis or Kampillaka or Kumkumada mara is a tree that bears fruits which give out red coloured powder which is used as a dye. The dye is known for its anthelmintic properties.

Uses

Anthelmintic, Skin infections, Stomach ulcer, Tapeworm infections.[1]

Parts Used

Fruits, Stem, Leaves, Root[2]

Chemical Composition

Mallotus philippinensis species are known to contain different natural compounds, Mainly Phenols, Diterpenoids, Steroids, Flavonoids, Cardenolides, Triterpenoids, Coumarins, Isocoumarins and Many more especially Phenols; that is, Bergenin, Mallotophilippinens, Rottlerin and Isorottlerin have been isolated, identified[3]

Common names

Language Common name
Kannada Kunkumada mara
Hindi Kamala, Rohini
Malayalam NA
Tamil Kapila, Kumkumam
Telugu Kumkuma, Sindhuri
Marathi NA
Gujarathi NA
Punjabi NA
Kashmiri NA
Sanskrit Kampilla, Ranjana, Rechanaka
English Kamala tree, Monkey Face Tree

[2]

Properties

Reference: Dravya - Substance, Rasa - Taste, Guna - Qualities, Veerya - Potency, Vipaka - Post-digesion effect, Karma - Pharmacological activity, Prabhava - Therepeutics.

Dravya

Rasa

Guna

Veerya

Vipaka

Karma

Prabhava

Habit

Seeds, Cuttings.

Identification

Leaf

Kind Shape Feature
Leaves are opposite on the stem Ovate to oblong in shape The upper surface is green without hairs, the underside pale grey in colour.

[4]

Flower

Type Size Color and composition Stamen More information
Yellow-brown flowers form on racemes Racemes up to 6 cm long New South Wales flowering period is from June to November Flowering period in the Philippines is March to April

Fruit

Type Size Mass Appearance Seeds More information
6 to 9 mm broad covered in red powdery substance seeds 2 to 3 mm in diameter Fresh seed is advised for germination. Fruiting season is from January to April

Other features

List of Ayurvedic medicine in which the herb is used

Where to get the saplings

Mode of Propagation

Seeds

How to plant/cultivate

A plant of lower elevations in the tropics, where it can be found from sea level to 1,600 metres. It grows best in areas where annual daytime temperatures are within the range 25 - 34°c, but can tolerate 7 - 45°c. [5]

Commonly seen growing in areas

South Asia, Southeast Asia, Afghanistan and Australia, Mount Keira, South of Sydney.

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References

  1. Indian Medicinal Plants by C.P.Khare
  2. 2.0 2.1 ”Karnataka Medicinal Plants Volume-3” by Dr.M. R. Gurudeva, Page No.315, Published by Divyachandra Prakashana, #6/7, Kaalika Soudha, Balepete cross, Bengaluru
  3. Journal Paper - National Library of Medicine - Mallotus philippinensis Muell. Arg (Euphorbiaceae): Ethnopharmacology and Phytochemistry Review
  4. Kappatagudda - A Repertoire of Medicianal Plants of Gadag by Yashpal Kshirasagar and Sonal Vrishni, Page No. 266
  5. Tropical The Ferns Information

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