Allium cepa Linn.
Allium cepa Linn. belongs to Liliaceae family.
The Arabic name for this herb is Bizr Basal.
The English name for this herb is Onion.
The Urdu names for this herb are Basal, Basr , Piyaz.
Description
Allium cepa Linn. is a herb, bulbous, ovate-oblong in shape, is evergreen, unbranched. Pedicles 4.5 times as long as the flower, spathe composed of 2-3, reflexed valves, acutish, filaments longer than the perianth, connate with each other and the perianth at its base and dilated, the outer toothless, the inner with a triangular, obtuse tooth on either side at the base.
Allium cepa Linn.'s Leaves cylindrical shaped. Two rows, shorter than the scape.
Pharmacological Actions
The pharmacological actions of Allium cepa Linn.'s Bulb are Anti-cholestrolemic, Anti-hypertensive, Antidote, Aphrodisiac, Appetizer, Bacteriostatic, Diuretic, Expectorant, Stimulant, Tonic.
The pharmacological actions of Allium cepa Linn. are Anti-coagulant, Anti-convulsant, Anti-fungal, Anti-sclerotic, Anti-septic, Anti-ulcer, Antibiotic, Antidote, Aphrodisiac, Carminative, Demulcent, Deobstruent, Detersive, Diuretic, Emmenagogue, Expectorant, Hypoglycemic, Hypotensive, Resolvent, Rubefacient, Stimulant, Suppurative.
Indications
The indications of Allium cepa Linn.'s Bulb are Fever, Colic, Scurvy, Freckles, Neuralgia, Catarrh, Earache, Epistaxis, Sore Throat, Whooping Cough, Dropsy, Rheumatic Pain, Chronic Bronchitis, Skin Diseases, Paralysis, Piles, Epilepsy, Inflammatory Swellings, Scorpion Bite, Insect Bite, Spleen Complaints, Skin Inflammation, Dimness of Vision.
The indications of Allium cepa Linn.'s Bulb Juice are Leucoderma, Piles, Burns, Cholera, Vitiligo.
The indication of Allium cepa Linn.'s Bulb(Poultice) is Night Blindness.
The indications of Allium cepa Linn.'s Decoction (bulb) are Strangury, Cough.
The indications of Allium cepa Linn. are Leucoderma, Neuralgia, Piles, Paralysis, Inflammations, Suppurating Wounds, Vitiligo, Cholera, Bruises.
The indication of Allium cepa Linn.'s Extract is Alopecia.
The indication of Allium cepa Linn.'s Oil is Tuberculosis.
Contraindications
None recorded.
Temperament
The temperaments of Allium cepa Linn. are 1st order, warm and dry, 1st order, dry and moist, 3rd Order, Warm .
Occurrence, Taste & Odor
Odor: The odor of Bulb of Allium cepa Linn. is Pungent.
Taste: Seeds: Bitter.
Dosage
| Part | Dose | Instructions |
|---|---|---|
| Bulb | 0.000 – 0.000 | N/A |
| Bulb Juice | 24.000 – 36.000 g | N/A |
| Whole Herb | 0.000 – 0.000 - | N/A |
| Seeds | 1.000 – 3.000 g | N/A |
Available Brands
- GOSHINAQARSHI INDUSTRIES (PVT) LTD
- HABB-E-JALINOOSHamdard laboratories Waqf Pakistan
- JAWARISH ZAROONI AMBERI-BA-NUSKHA KALANHamdard laboratories Waqf Pakistan
- KanolAshraf laboratories (Pvt) Ltd.
- LABOOB KHAS JAWAHAR WALAQARSHI INDUSTRIES (PVT) LTD
- LABOOB-E-KABIR MUQQUAWIE BAHHamdard laboratories Waqf Pakistan
- MAJUN MUQAWWI MUMSIKHamdard laboratories Waqf Pakistan
- MAJUN SHABAB AWARHamdard laboratories Waqf Pakistan
- TILA MUQAVI SHAHIQARSHI INDUSTRIES (PVT) LTD
Compound Preparations
Allium cepa Linn. is used in the preparation of Arq Ananas , Arq Hazim, Jawarish Zar'unui Ambari Ba Nuskha Kalan, Lubub Al-Asrar, Lubub Kabir, Ma'jun Mahi, Ma'jun Muqawwi Ba Mumsik, Ma'jun Murawwehal -Arwah , Ma'jun Raig Mahi, Ma'junPiyaz.
Substitutes
The substitute of Allium cepa Linn. is Allium ascalonium Linn..
Active Constituents
The active constituents of Allium cepa Linn. are Allicin, Allylpropyl Disulfide, Essential Oil, Fatty Oil, Flavonoids, Phytoncides, Quercetin, Scordine, Vitamins.
Antidotes
The antidotes of Allium cepa Linn. are Punica granatum Linn., Sodium Chloride, Vinegar, Apis mellifera L. (Honey).
Toxicity
Currently no Toxicity information is available for Allium cepa Linn.. (work in progress)