Western Herbalism
Kapok
Ceiba pentandra
Also known as Silk-cotton tree.
Used in Ayurveda as Kuta Shalmali or Sweta Salmali traditional African and Amazonian uses research supports hepatoprotective, anti-inflammatory, hypoglycemic activity
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Indications what the tradition reached for it in
- Post-delivery infections
- Abscess
- Ascites
- Constipation
- Skin infection
- Syphilis
- Heart problems
- Hepatopathy
- Gonorrhea
- Blood diseases
- Dizziness
- Diabetes
- Abdominal tumors
- Headache
- Hypertension
- Eye infection
- Cough
- Snake bites
- Wounds
- Diarrhea
- Fever
- Tumors
- Dysentery
- Splenomegaly
- Bleeding
- Debility
- Edema
- Fatigue
- Fluid retention
- Inflammation
Safety
Pregnancy: Pregnancy Caution
Breastfeeding: Lactation (source flag notSafeInLactation)
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Dosing as the sources wrote it
| Preparation | As written | Metric |
|---|---|---|
| Bark decoction: 2-4 g dried bark in 200 mL water, twice daily | 2000-4000 mg | |
| Seed oil: 1 tsp oral or 1-2 tsp topical | ||
| Ethyl acetate fraction: 400 mg/kg (experimental | 400-400 mg |
Doses are reproduced from the sources for practitioners and are not a recommendation for any person.
From the sources
Clinical Notes. Used in Ayurveda as Kuta Shalmali or Sweta Salmali traditional African and Amazonian uses research supports hepatoprotective, anti-inflammatory, hypoglycemic activity
primary-actions. Kapok acts primarily as: Diuretic, Anti-inflammatory, Tonic, Hepatoprotective. Secondary actions include Aphrodisiac, Antipyretic, Emollient, Laxative, Antibiotic, Astringent.
indications. Kapok is traditionally indicated for: Post-delivery infections, Abscess, Ascites, Constipation, Skin infection, Syphilis, Heart problems, Hepatopathy, Gonorrhea, Blood diseases, Dizziness, Diabetes, Abdominal tumors, Headache, Hypertension, and 24 further conditions.
constituents. Notable constituents of Kapok include: flavonoids (quercetin, kaempferol), triterpenoids (pentandrin, lupeol), polysaccharides, isoflavonoids, sesquiterpenes, naphthoquinones, tannins, C-glycosides, phenolics, reducing sugars.
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