Liber Herbarum Minor (English)
The incomplete reference-guide to Herbal medicine

Rev.06-01-2020

Ceylon-oak

Plant

Family

Soapberry family (Sapindaceae)

English

Ceylon-oak, Kusum tree, Lac tree

Latin

Schleichera oleosa (Lour.) Oken, Schleichera trijuga Willd., Schleichera oleosa (Lour.) Merr., Schleichera trijuga

Plantparts

Cortex, Oil from kernel, Unspecified

Diseases & Uses

Ungrouped Diseases & Uses

Acne, Acne vulgaris, Adstringent, Alopecia, Anti-acne, Anti-alopecic, Antipruritic, Astrigent, astringent, Baldness, Blackhead, increase growth of the hair, itch, Itches, itching, pimples, Promoting growth of hair, Pruritus, scalp problems, Spots

Other uses

Hairwash

Local (Geographical) use

Phytomedical use in Nepal

Ingredients

 betulin, Betulinic acid

Source: LiberHerbarum/Pn12619

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