Diospyros ebenum, Ebony Lignum EbenumTinduka (Ayurveda)Abnus (Unani) Diospyros ebenumE. Spach, Histoire naturelle des végétaux, Atlas (coloured version), (1834-1847) Botanical name: Diospyros ebenum, D. melanoxylon, D. peregrina, D. malabarica Parts used: Wood“The best Ebony is black, straight, without lines, gives the feeling of a conical horn when hand is passed over it. It is thickened irritating in taste and gives a pleasant smell when put on burning coal”. (Avicenna) Temperature & Taste: Warm, dry.“It is Hot and Dry in Second degree”. (Avicenna) Uses: 1. Clears Wind-Damp:-Kidney Stones (Avicenna)-the Salt of the Wood purges in Arthritis, Paralysis-old rheums-used as Guaiacum as a sudorific2. Externally:-eye growths; Corneal Opacity; membranes growing over the Eye (Avicenna); much used in eye preparations-Ophthalmia (grind the wood on whestone and apply)-Blepharitis; Trachoma; Eye Ulcers (burnt and washed Ebony is applied) (Avicenna)-Burn Blisters (Dioscorides)-Oil of the Wood is used for Gout and Paralysis, Syphilis and Pustules (externally)BARK:The Bark has been used for Diarrhea, Indigestion and diseases associated with Debility. Dose: 1–2 grams of the Powder Substitute: Ebony was regarded as similar to Guiaicum wood by some. Preparation: 1. Rubbed Ebony:It is triturated with water as stones are. This method of preparation was used by Avicenna. It makes it more…

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