Abstract
Marjan is also known as Munga in Unani Medicine. It is a valuable drug with multifarious medicinal uses. It is obtained from the marine source Corallium rubrum L. of the Coralidae family. It is a porous and hollow structure found in various colors e.g. white, dark red, and black. The mainly red color is used for medicinal purposes in various forms like Ash, Calx, Tooth powder, Surma, etc. Internally it acts as an astringent, styptic, antidiarrheal, diuretic, detoxificant, and tonic for vital organs.
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