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.
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
The indications of Artemisia absinthium Linn. are Paralysis, Chorea, Bruises, Intermittent Fever, Dysmenorrhoea, Piles, Neuralgia, Dyspepsia, Earache, Diarrhoea, Mental Exhaustion, Dropsy, Epilepsy, Spasmodic Affections, Hysteria, Facial Paralysis, Headache, Migraine, Digestive Debility, Nervous Irritability, Liver Inflammation, Arthritis, Gastric Depression, Nervous Depression, Spleen Inflammation, Menstrual Abnormalities, Splenomegaly, Hepatomegaly.
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
| Part | Dose | Instructions |
|---|---|---|
| Whole Herb | 2.000 – 5.000 g | N/A |
Available Brands
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)