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Artemisia absinthium Linn.

Artemisia absinthium Linn.

Artemisia absinthium Linn. is also known as Artemisia vulgaris Linn. belongs to Asteraceae, Compositae family.

The Arabic names for this herb are Afsantin, Masmiqar, Soranbat .

The English names for this herb are Absinthium , Common Wormwood.

The Urdu names for this herb are Afsantin, Khatraq, Saryala, Tarkh.

Warning: Habitual use or large doses may cause absinthism shown by the symptoms of restlessness, vomiting, vertigo, tremors and convulsions.

Description

Artemisia absinthium Linn. is a shrub, : silky in texture, 4 ft long, hoary in color, is evergreen. Pubescent, aromatic

Artemisia absinthium Linn.'s Leaves 2.5-5 cm long, ovate in shape. Unequally 2-3 pinnatifidly cut into spreading linear or lanceolate, obtuse segments, hoary on both surface; radical and lower cauline narrowed into winged petioles.

Artemisia absinthium Linn.'s Stem 03-0.9 m long, angular and rib shape, errect

Pharmacological Actions

The pharmacological actions of Artemisia absinthium Linn. are Abortifacient, Anti-inflammatory, Anti-Periodic, Anti-pyretic, Anti-septic, Appetizer, Aromatic, Bitter, Brain Tonic, Deobstruent, Diaphoretic, Digestive, Diuretic, Febrifuge, Lactagogue, Liver Tonic, Narcotic, Resolvent, Stomachic, Tonic, Vermicidal.

Indications

Contraindications

None recorded.

Temperament

The temperaments of Artemisia absinthium Linn. are 2nd order, dry, 1st order, warm.

Occurrence, Taste & Odor

Odor: The odor of Artemisia absinthium Linn. is Disagreeable.

Taste: Extremely Bitter.

Dosage

PartDoseInstructions
Whole Herb2.000 – 5.000 gN/A

Available Brands

  • BUKHARINHamdard laboratories Waqf Pakistan
  • GastolAshraf laboratories (Pvt) Ltd.
  • JIGARINEHamdard laboratories Waqf Pakistan

Compound Preparations

Artemisia absinthium Linn. is used in the preparation of Hab Afsantin, Itrifal Deedan, Roghan Afsantin, Roghan Kalan, Sherbet Afsantin.

Substitutes

The substitutes of Artemisia absinthium Linn. are Delphinium zalil Aitch & Hemsl. (Flower), Valeriana hardwickii Wall..

Active Constituents

The active constituents of Artemisia absinthium Linn. are Amyrin, Artemisiifolin, Artemisin, Artemisinine, Azulenes, Choline, Cineole, Flavonoids, Inositol, Phenols, Rutin, Santonin, Sesquiterpene Lactones, ß-Pinenes, ß-Sitosterol, Succinic Acid, Thujone, Triterpene Fermenol, Volatile Oil, Vulgarin.

Antidotes

The antidotes of Artemisia absinthium Linn. are Pimpinella anisum Linn., Pistacia lentiscus Linn., Punica granatum Linn. (Juice).

Toxicity

Currently no Toxicity information is available for Artemisia absinthium Linn.. (work in progress)