Dashmula ~ Aegle marmelos

Dashmula

Latin name: Aegle marmelos, Premna mucronata, Ailanthus excelsa, Stereospermum suaveolens, Phaseolus trilobus, Teramnus labialis, Tick Trefoil, Uraria picta, Solanum indicum, Solanum xanthocarpum

Family: various

Part used: roots

Habitat: India

Main constituents: mucilage, pectin, ailanthione, glaucarubinone, lapachol, solanocarpine, carpesterol, diosgenin, potassium nitrate, among others

Energetics: –

Main herbal actions: aids cellular regeneration, rejuvenative, geriatric and cardiac tonic

Minor herbal actions: liver and kidney tonic, nervine

Medicinal uses: fatigue, cough, asthma, debility

Preparations: extract, powder, tea

Contraindications: pregnancy, may induce contact dermatitis in sensitive individuals

Toxicity: none known

Sources: http://www.indiaoz.com.au/health/ayurveda/h_r/herbs_Dashmula.shtml; http://www.botanical.com/botanical/mgmh/b/bael–01.html; http://www.swsbm.com/Abstracts/Ailanthus-AB.txt; http://bodd.cf.ac.uk/BotDermFolder/BotDermB/BIGN.html; http://www.pioneerherbs.com/solanum_xanthocarpum.htm