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Crude drug name

Market nameMara
Formal nameSirisa
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Mara(Sin), Sirish (B), Sirees (H), Begamara (K), Nenmenivaaka (M), Dirisana (Te), Vaakai (Ta)
English nameShireesh Tree
Original plant nameAlbizia lebbeck (L.) Benth., Shireesh Tree
Family nameMimosaceae
Used partClassificationPlant origin
Sub classification bark
Collection informationDemocratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka, Colombo, Ayurveda Cooperation
Collection date1983/02/
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Scientific information data base

Crude drug nameAyurvedic name or
Sanskrit name, English name		Sirisa, Shireesh Tree
SynonymsMadhupuspa, Vrttapuspa, Sukapriya, Bhandi, Sukabhapuspa, Caksupuspa, Visapaha, Sitapuspa, Bhandika, Mrdupuspaka, Sukesta, Barhipuspa, Visahanta, Supuspaka, Uddanaka, Sukataru, Lomasapuspaka, Kapitana, Kalinga, Syamala, Sankhiniphala.
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Original plant nameAlbizia lebbeck (L.) Benth.
Family nameMimosaceae
Used partBark, Seeds, Leaves and Flowers
Distribution areaThrough out tropical Asia and Africa, usually planted.
Common usesBark is astringent, expectorant, aphrodisiac, antiinflammatory, ophthalmic, depurative and tonic. It is used in the treatment of cough, catarrh, asthma, enlarged cervical glands, gums, skin eruptions, leprosy, leucoderma, wounds, ulcers, inflammations, ophthalmopathy, nyctalopia, allergic conjunctivitis, neuralgia, erysipelas, bronchitis, paralysis, piles, diarrhoea/diarrhea, helminthic and poisonous affections. It is also used as dentifrice in odontopathy.
Therapeutic usesVisa (poisoning), Kasa (cough), Vrana (ulcer), Kustha (skin diseases), Svasa (asthmatic conditions), Visarpa (erysipelas), Sopha (oedema), Sosa (emaciation).
Chemical constituentFatty acids
Docosanoic acid (*C9)

Monosaccharides
Galactose (*C5), Mannose (*C5), Arabinose (*C5), Glucuronic acid (*C5), 4-O-alpha methyl glucuronic acid (*C5)

Triterpenoids
Lupeol (*C9),　Oleanolic acid (*C9)

Triterpenoid saponins
Albiziasaponin A (*C3), Albiziasaponin B (*C3), Albiziasaponin C (*C3),
Echinocystic acid (*C7) Albiziahexoside (*C8)

Sterols
beta-Sitoterol (*C9)

Flavones & Flavonols
Kaempferol 3-O-alpha-rhamnopyranosyl(1-6)-beta-glucopyranosyl(1-6)-beta-galactopyranoside (*C1), Quercetin 3-O-alpha-rhamnopyranosyl(1-6)-beta-glucopyranosyl(1-6)-beta-galactopyranoside (*C1), (-)-Epicatechin (*C2), Procyanidin B-2 (*C2),
Procyanidin B-5 (*C2),

Isoflavones
4',7-Dimethoxyisoflavone (*C6),

Tannins
Albizin (*C2)

Alkaloids
Budmaunchiamine L-1 (*C4), Budmaunchiamine L-2 (*C4), Budmaunchiamine L-3 (*C4), Budmunchiamine-G (*C4)

Pharmacological effectExtract of the bark possesses anthelmintic and expectorant action. A decoction of the bark protects the guinea pig against histamine as well as acetylcholine induced bronchospasm. Prolonged treatment with bark decoction protects the sensitized guinea pigs against antigen challenge. Bark is used as one of the ingredients of an Ayurvedic decoction which pharmacologically was found to show antitussive action. The cardenolide glycosides, anthraquinone glycosides and CHCl3 R (antidermatophytic) showed antibacterial and antifungal activity. They also showed activity against other aerobes, yeast and the protozoan, Trichomonas vaginalis.
Medical systemAyurveda (Traditional Indian medicine)
Traditional conceptRasa (Taste)Kasaya (Astringent), Tikta (Bitter), Madhura (Sweet)
Virya (Potency)Usna (Hot)
Guna (Quality)Laghu (Light), Ruksa (Dry), Tiksna (Sharp)
Vipaka
(Post digestive taste)		Katu (Pungent)
Karma
(General action)		Varnya (improves complexion), Vranavisodhana (cleans the ulcer), Tvagdosahara (cleans the skin).
Dosakarma
(Action on dosa)		Decreases all three dosas
Traditional usage1. In hiccough due to predominance of Kapha and Pitta, juice of the flowers of Sirisa (Albizia lebbeck) should be taken with Pippali (Piper longum) and honey.

2. Intake of the flowers of Sirisa, Kadali (Musa paradisiaca) and Kunda (Jasminum multiflorum) with Pippali followed by rice water alleviates asthma.

3. Paste of the bark of Sirisa, flowers of Karpasa (Gossypium herbaceum), leaves of Aragvadha (Cassia fistula) and whole plant of Kakamaci (Solanum nigrum) alleviate skin diseases.

4. Rubbing with the powder of Sirisa, Lamajjaka (Mimosa pudica), Nagakesara (Mesua ferrea) and Lodhra (Symplocos racemosa) removes impurities of skin and excessive perspiration.

5. Sirisa, Udumbara (Ficus glomerata) and Jambu (Syzygium cumini) are useful as sprinkling and paste in eruptive boils.

6. Fruits (seeds) of Sirisa and Karanja (Pongamia pinnata) and powders of inorganic substances depress elevated excessive granulation in wounds.

7. In suryavarta (a kind of headache), and hemicrania pressed snuff of the seeds of Sirisa and Mulaka (radish) is efficacious.

8. Application of the paste of Sirisa and Sindhuvara (Vitex negundo) counteracts poison.

9. White Marica (pepper) soaked in the juice of Sirisa flowers for a week acts as a good remedy for snake bite used as snuff, intake and collyrium.

10. Paste of Sirisa and Inguda (Balanites roxburghii) should be taken with honey in rat poisoning. Seeds and heart wood of Sirisa should be used as snuff for head evacuation in rat poisoning.

11. Decoction of Sirisa (root, flowers, sprouts, bark and seeds) mixed with Trikatu* (a group of three pungents), salt and honey should be taken. It destroys insect poisoning.

12. Sirisa seeds mixed with Pippali powder are impregnated thrice with Arka (Calotropis procera) latex. This formulation destroys poisons of insect.

13. In erysipelas caused by Kapha, flowers of Sirisa mixed with a little ghee should be applied as anointment.

14. Juice of Sirisa mixed with honey should be used as collyrium in eye diseases.

15. Paste of Sirisa flowers mixed with Haridra (turmeric), Daruharidra (Berberis aristata) and ghee should be used in fever.

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Trikatu*, a group of three pungents, i.e., Pippali, Marica and Sunthi. It supports digestion and the overall gastric function.
FormulationMahasirisagada, Sirisarista.
CommentsSirisa is included in Visaghna, Vedanasthapana, Sirovirecana, Kasayaskandha gana by Caraka. Susruta includes it in Salasaradi gana.

Its synonyms like sukapriya, sukabhapuspa indicate that the flowers are liked by parrots. Madhupuspa denotes that the flowers are sweet in taste. Sitapuspa means it bears whitish flowers. Mrdupuspaka means the flowers are very delicate. Supuspaka and caksupuspaka indicate that the flowers are beautiful to look at. Lomasapuspaka means the flowers are hairy. Vrttapuspa means the flowers are in round shape.

According to Dravyagunavijnana there is one more variety which is taken as svetasirisa. It is also called katabhi or kinihi. It is botanically identified with Albizzia procera.
ReferencesReference book　

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