Physter macrocephalus L.
Physter macrocephalus L. is also known as Amber belongs to Physteridae family.
The Arabic name for this herb is Anber Ashhab.
The English names for this herb are Ambergris, Ambra grasea.
The Urdu name for this herb is Shamama.
Description
Physter macrocephalus L.. It is a product formed in the intestines of sperm whale. It is found in the form of a concrete mass. A single whale's excretion is found to weigh about 750 lbs. It is opaque, darkish brown, grey or pinkish. It contains ambrein (approximately 25%), derivative of cholesterol. The best is Ambar-Ashhah (with whiteness apparent over the blackness). Melts in hot water, ether, alcohol and volatile oils. Purity of Ambergris is checked by keeping it on a piece of glass and giving it heat over coal fire. Pure natural product gives aroma, melts instantly and liquefies, running like oil is regarded as the best kind for medicinal use(4> 7-178)
Pharmacological Actions
The pharmacological actions of Physter macrocephalus L.'s Sperm Whale are Anti-septic, Anti-spasmodic, Aromatic, Cardiac Tonic, Exhilarant, Nervine Tonic, Stimulant, Stimulant Aphrodisiac.
Indications
The indications of Physter macrocephalus L.'s Sperm Whale are Paralysis, Chorea, Cholera, Palpitation, Sexual Debility, Impotence, Epilepsy, Nervous Affections, Hemiplegia, Tachycardia, Cardialgia, Cardiac Affections, Plague, Tetanus, Tremor, Numbness.
Contraindications
None recorded.
Temperament
The temperaments of Physter macrocephalus L.'s Sperm Whale are 2nd order warm , 1st order, dry .
Occurrence, Taste & Odor
Odor: The odor of Powder of Physter macrocephalus L. is Fragrant.
Taste: Powder: Tasteless.
Dosage
| Part | Dose | Instructions |
|---|---|---|
| Sperm Whale | 125.000 – 375.000 mg | N/A |
Available Brands
- QARSHI INDUSTRIES (PVT) LTD
- DAWA-UL-MISK MUTADIL JAWAHAR WALIQARSHI INDUSTRIES (PVT) LTD
- ENDUREXHamdard laboratories Waqf Bangladesh
- ERQEMBERHamdard laboratories Waqf Pakistan
- FRODEXHamdard laboratories Waqf Bangladesh
- HABB-E-AMBER MOMYAIEHamdard laboratories Waqf Pakistan
- HABB-E-HAMDARDHamdard laboratories Waqf Pakistan
- HABB-E-JAWAHIRHamdard laboratories Waqf Pakistan
- HABB-E-KHASHamdard laboratories Waqf Pakistan
- HABB-E-MARWAREEDI Hamdard laboratories Waqf Pakistan
- HABB-E-MUMSIK AMBERIHamdard laboratories Waqf Pakistan
- HABB-UL-MISK-93Hamdard laboratories Waqf Pakistan
- JAWARISH ZAROONI AMBERI-BA-NUSKHA KALANHamdard laboratories Waqf Pakistan
- KHAMEERA ABRESHAM (HAKEEM ARSHAD) WALAQARSHI INDUSTRIES (PVT) LTD
- Khameera Gauzaban ba-Izafa JawahiratAshraf laboratories (Pvt) Ltd.
- KHAMIRA ABRESHAM HAKIM ARSHAD WALAHamdard laboratories Waqf Pakistan
- KHAMIRA GAOZABAN AMBERIHamdard laboratories Waqf Pakistan
- KHAMIRA GAOZABAN AMBERI JAWAHIRDARHamdard laboratories Waqf Pakistan
- KHAMIRA GAOZABAN JADWAR OOD SALEEB WALAHamdard laboratories Waqf Pakistan
- KHAMIRA SHIRA UNNAB WALAHamdard laboratories Waqf Pakistan
- LABOOB-E-KABIR MUQQUAWIE BAHHamdard laboratories Waqf Pakistan
- MAJUN MUQAWWI MUMSIKHamdard laboratories Waqf Pakistan
- MAJUN SHABAB AWARHamdard laboratories Waqf Pakistan
- MUFARREH MUSHKINHamdard laboratories Waqf Pakistan
- MUFARREH YAQUTI MOTADILHamdard laboratories Waqf Pakistan
- MUMSIK BE NAZIRHamdard laboratories Waqf Pakistan
- NAUSHDAROO LULVIHamdard laboratories Waqf Pakistan
- NEOBAHamdard laboratories Waqf Pakistan
- QURS JAWAHIR MOHRAHamdard laboratories Waqf Pakistan
- TILA MUQQAWI-E-KHASHamdard laboratories Waqf Pakistan
- TIRYAQ-E-FISHARHamdard laboratories Waqf Pakistan
- TUNSUKHHamdard laboratories Waqf Pakistan
Compound Preparations
Physter macrocephalus L. is used in the preparation of Arq Amber, Dawaul Misk mo'tadil jawahardar, Hab Jawahar, Hab-e-Khas, Khamira Abresham Hakim Arshad Wala, Khamira Gaozaban Ambari, Mufarreh Barid Jawahar Wali.
Substitutes
The substitutes of Physter macrocephalus L. are Crocus sativus Linn. [Used in equal quantity.], Moschus moschiferus L. [Used in equal quantity.].
Active Constituents
No information regarding Physter macrocephalus L.'s active constituent is currently available.
Antidotes
The antidotes of Physter macrocephalus L. are Bambusa arundinacea Retz., Coriandrum sativum Linn., Acacia arabica (Lam.) Willd. (Gum).
Toxicity
Currently no Toxicity information is available for Physter macrocephalus L.. (work in progress)