5280. Kamala

Nomenclature

Kamila; kameela; spoonwood.

Description and references

Glands and hairs covering the fruits of Mallotus philippinensis (Lam.) Muell. Arg., (also known as Rottlera tinctoria Roxb.) Euphorbiaceae. Habit. Philippine Islands, India, China, Australia. Constit. Rottlerin, isoallorottlerin, flavanoids, resins, wax. Detemn of constituents: Khorana, Motiwala, Indian J. Pharm. 11, 37 (1949); M. Lounasmaa et al., Planta Med. 28, 16 (1975); C. J. Widén, H. S. Puri, ibid. 40, 284 (1980); V. K. Ahluwalia et al., Indian J. Chem. 27B, 238 (1988). Anthelmintic effects: S. S. Gupta et al., Indian J. Physiol. Pharmacol. 28, 63 (1984).

Therapeutic Category

Anthelmintic (Cestodes).

Therapeutic Category (Veterinary)

Has been used as anthelmintic.