Apium graveolens Linn.
Apium graveolens Linn. belongs to Apiaceae, Umbelliferae family.
The Arabic name for this herb is Krafs.
The English names for this herb are Celery, Wild Celery.
The Urdu names for this herb are Ajmoda, Amjud, Fatrasaliyun Walijan, Krafs, Krafs Rumi.
Description
Apium graveolens Linn. 2-3 ft long, is biennial, errect. Cultivated as a salad or for seeds, with conspicuously jointed stem.
Apium graveolens Linn.'s Leaves. Leaves are developed on long expanded petioles.
Apium graveolens Linn.'s Fruits size is usually 1.5-2 x 1 mm
Pharmacological Actions
The pharmacological actions of Apium graveolens Linn. are Anthelmintic, Anti-convulsant, Anti-fungal, Anti-gout, Anti-inflammatory, Anti-phlegmatic, Anti-spasmodic, Anti-tumor, Appetizer, Blood Purifier, Carminative, Deobstruent, Diaphoretic, Diuretic, Ecbolic, Emmenagogue, Galactagogue, Hypotensive, Lithontriptic, Sedative, Tonic, Urinary Antiseptic.
The pharmacological actions of Apium graveolens Linn.'s Juice are Anti-fungal, Diuretic.
The pharmacological actions of Apium graveolens Linn.'s Leaves are Aphrodisiac, Diuretic.
The pharmacological actions of Apium graveolens Linn.'s Oil are Anti-spasmodic, Carminative, Sedative, Stimulant, Tonic.
The pharmacological actions of Apium graveolens Linn.'s Root are Aphrodisiac, Diuretic.
The pharmacological action of Apium graveolens Linn.'s Suppository is Abortive.
Indications
The indications of Apium graveolens Linn. are Sciatica, Dropsy.
The indications of Apium graveolens Linn.'s Juice are Non-Ulcerated Cancers, Induration of Spleen and Liver, Breast Lumps, Eye Tumors, Gastric Tumors, Cold Tumors, Ulcerated Cancers.
The indications of Apium graveolens Linn.'s Leaves are Inflammatory Tumors, Corns, Cancerous Ulcers, Old tumors.
The indications of Apium graveolens Linn.'s Root are Tumors of Vulva, Liver Inflammation, Spleen Inflammation, Anasarca, Colic.
The indications of Apium graveolens Linn.'s Seed(Decoction) are Lumbago, Rheumatism.
The indications of Apium graveolens Linn.'s Seeds are Rheumatism, Anasarca, Kidney Obstructions (Stones), Liver Obstructions, Amenorrhoea, Nasal Catarrh, Intestinal Debility, Asthma, Bronchitis, Cough, Fever, Chest Inflammation, Chest Pain, Spleen Disorders.
Contraindications
None recorded.
Temperament
The temperament of Apium graveolens Linn. is 2nd order, warm and dry.
Occurrence, Taste & Odor
Odor: The odor of Seeds of Apium graveolens Linn. is Aromatic.
Taste: Seeds: Pungent.
Dosage
| Part | Dose | Instructions |
|---|---|---|
| Whole Herb | 0.000 – 0.000 | N/A |
| Root | 5.000 – 7.000 g | N/A |
| Seeds | 3.000 – 5.000 g | N/A |
Available Brands
- AUJALINHamdard laboratories Waqf Pakistan
- HAMDARD MAULLHAMHamdard laboratories Waqf Bangladesh
- JAWARISH ZAROONIQARSHI INDUSTRIES (PVT) LTD
- JAWARISH ZAROONI AMBERI-BA-NUSKHA KALANHamdard laboratories Waqf Pakistan
- JAWARISH ZAROONI SADAHamdard laboratories Waqf Pakistan
- Majoon Dabeed-ul-WardAshraf laboratories (Pvt) Ltd.
- MAJOON DABEED-UL-WARDQARSHI INDUSTRIES (PVT) LTD
- MAJOON SURANJANQARSHI INDUSTRIES (PVT) LTD
- MAJUN DABEED-UL- WARDHamdard laboratories Waqf Pakistan
- Namak SulaimaniAshraf laboratories (Pvt) Ltd.
- NAMAK SULEMANIHamdard laboratories Waqf Pakistan
- ROGHAN-E-SURANJANHamdard laboratories Waqf Pakistan
- TIRYAQ-E-MASANAHamdard laboratories Waqf Pakistan
Compound Preparations
Apium graveolens Linn. is used in the preparation of Jawarish Filafali, Ma'jun Krafs, Ma'jun Maurawweh ul-Arwah, Mufarreh Kabir, Roghan Kalan, Safuf Namak Sulaimani, Safuf Qinnab, Sherbet Kaknaj, Tiryaq-i-Masana.
Substitutes
The substitute of Apium graveolens Linn. is Hyoscyamus niger Linn..
Active Constituents
The active constituents of Apium graveolens Linn. are Alpha-Tocopherol, Apiin, Apiol, Ascorbic Acid, Calcium, Carotene, Celerin, Coumarins, Essential Oil, Iron, Nicotine, Phosphorus, Potassium, Sodium, Umbelliferone, Vitamin A.
Antidotes
The antidotes of Apium graveolens Linn. are Pimpinella anisum Linn., Pistacia lentiscus Linn..
Toxicity
Currently no Toxicity information is available for Apium graveolens Linn.. (work in progress)