Kamila کمیلہ

Description

Kamila at sknatural is Mallotus philippinensis (Lam) Muell.. It belongs to family “Euphorbiaceae “. It is warm and dry in second order. Generally, people use its glands (powder) and hairs of fruit.

A bush to a small or medium-sized tree, reaching up to 25 meters in height with a trunk diameter of 40 cm. At the base, the trunk appears fluted and irregular. The bark is gray and can be either smooth or occasionally wrinkled with corky bumps. Small branches exhibit a grayish-brown color, with small rusty hairs towards the ends. Also leaf scars are noticeable.

Leaves are arranged oppositely on the stem, and they are ovate to oblong in shape, measuring 4 to 12 cm in length and 2 to 7 cm in width, with a long pointed tip. The upper surface of the leaves is green and smooth, while the underside appears pale gray. Under a magnifying glass, small red glands may be observed. Leaf stems are 2 to 5 cm long and somewhat thickened at both ends. The first vein on each side of the midrib extends from the leaf base to over half the length of the leaf. Veins appear raised and visible beneath the leaf.

Other names:

Arabic Name(s): Qanbeel, Samsak

Urdu Name(s): Kamatah, Kanbila, Kamela, Kambero

English Name(s): Kamala

Recommended dosage:

1-3 g.

Medicinal uses:

Generally, administering Kamila with curd commonly eliminates tapeworms, causing the worms to be expelled dead through purgation. It may also combine with other appropriate medications for this purpose. Adding it to suitable oils in cases of skin irritation, ringworm, wounds with purulent discharge, and surgical wounds acts as an antiseptic, desiccative, and vulnerary agent.

When taken internally with other suitable drugs, the red-colored powder effectively relieves leprous affections. Additionally, it treats ringworm, freckles, and pityriasis when used in ointments and applied as a powder over syphilitic ulcers. Moreover, medicated skin treatments, shampoos, and preparations for dandruff include the powder.