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Holoptelea, Chirabilva

Indian Elm Tree, Jungle Cork Tree, Monkey biscuit tree
Cirabilva (fruit), Putika (bark), Karanji (Ayurveda)
Iya, Avil thol (bark) (Siddha)
Yin Mian Yu (TCM)

Picture
Holoptelea integrifolia
W. Roxburgh, Plants of the coast of Coromandel, vol. 1 (1795)

Botanical name:
Holoptelea integrifolia (syn. Ulmus integrifolia)
This is one of three plants used for Karanji, the other two being Pongammia pinnata and Ceasalpinia bonduc

Parts used:
Bark; Fruit

Temperature & Taste:
Cool, dry. Bitter

Uses:
1. Clears Heat, Resists Poison:
-Fever, Intermittent Fever
-Poisoning
-Abscess
-Abdominal masses; Cancer
-Obstinate skin diseases including Leprosy (Seed)

2. Clears Damp, Promotes Urine:
-Obstinate urinary diseases including Polyuria, Diabetes
-used in the treatment of Obesity
-Jaundice

3. Clears Wind-Damp:
-Arthritis and Rheumatism (int. & ext.)
-Migraines

4. Benefits the Spleen
-Nausea, Vomiting
-Diarrhea (leaf decoction)
-gum is given after delivery to strengthen

5. Kills Worms:
-Worms and Parasites

6. Promotes Vomit:
-Fruit decoction is emetic

7. Externally:
-bark paste is applied to Scabies
-leaf paste is applied to Eczema
-bark boiled in oil or water is applied warm to Arthritic and Rheumatic complaints
-Seed paste is applied to Ringworm


DOSE:
Bark / Fruit Powder: 1–3 grams
Standard Decoction: 50–100mls

Main Combinations:
1. Hemorrhoids, Holoptelea, Plumbago, Ginger as a paste topically. (Sushruta)
2. Rheumatic diseases, Holoptelea, Nux Vomica and Garlic boiled in oil are applied (Vida Muttith Thhailam of Siddha Medicine)
3. Urinary diseases,
Holoptelea with Tribulus

Major Formulas:
Vida Muttith Thhailam (Siddha Medicine)

Cautions:
None noted

Main Preparations used:

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