Bambusa arundinacea Retz.
Bambusa arundinacea Retz. belongs to Gramineae, Poaceae family.
The Arabic names for this herb are Khamirit Bira, Tabashir .
The English names for this herb are Bamboo Manna, Thorny Bamboo.
The Urdu names for this herb are Banj, Bans, Banslochan, Tabasheer, Tabashir.
Description
Bambusa arundinacea Retz. is a tree, : thorny in texture, 80-100 ft long, irregularly shaped, size is usually 6-7 inches in diameter. It blooms gregariously, once in about 30 years. Tall, with a thick central root stalk, bearing bright green shining culms.
Bambusa arundinacea Retz.'s Manna concave to convex in shape, opaque white or bluish opalescent in color, size is usually 1 inch
Pharmacological Actions
The pharmacological action of Bambusa arundinacea Retz.'s Decoction (leaves) is Emmenagogue.
The pharmacological actions of Bambusa arundinacea Retz. are Anthelmintic, Anti-diarrhoeal, Anti-spasmodic, Aphrodisiac, Astringent, Desiccative, Emmenagogue, Refrigerant, Stimulant, Styptic, Tonic.
Indications
The indication of Bambusa arundinacea Retz.'s Leaves is Emmenagogue.
The indications of Bambusa arundinacea Retz.'s Manna are Chronic Diarrhoea, Bilious Vomiting, Thread Worms, Cough, Fever, Bronchitis, Thirst, Chest Complaints, Phthisis, Tuberculosis, Aphthous Mouth, Bilious Diarrhoea, Ringworm, Paralysis, Dysentery, Piles, Spermatorrhoea, Asthma, Palpitation, Leprosy, Leucoderma.
The indication of Bambusa arundinacea Retz.'s Root is Eruptive Affections.
Contraindications
None recorded.
Temperament
The temperament of Bambusa arundinacea Retz. is 2nd order, cold and dry.
Occurrence, Taste & Odor
Odor: The odor of Bambusa arundinacea Retz. is Odourless.
Taste: Tasteless.
Dosage
| Part | Dose | Instructions |
|---|---|---|
| Whole Herb | 1.000 – 3.000 g | N/A |
Available Brands
- BUKHARINHamdard laboratories Waqf Pakistan
- DAWA-UL-MISK (Motadil Jawahirdar)Hamdard laboratories Waqf Pakistan
- Demagh AfroozAshraf laboratories (Pvt) Ltd.
- DOLABIHamdard laboratories Waqf Pakistan
- HAB-E-AMBER MOMIAIQARSHI INDUSTRIES (PVT) LTD
- HABB-E-JADWARHamdard laboratories Waqf Pakistan
- IJAMIAHamdard laboratories Waqf Pakistan
- ITRIFAL ZAMANIHamdard laboratories Waqf Pakistan
- JAWAHAR MOHRAHamdard laboratories Waqf Pakistan
- JAWARISH OOD TURSHHamdard laboratories Waqf Pakistan
- KHAMIRA MARWAREED Hafiz-e-QalibHamdard laboratories Waqf Pakistan
- Lazeez ChuranAshraf laboratories (Pvt) Ltd.
- Majoon Dabeed-ul-WardAshraf laboratories (Pvt) Ltd.
- MAJUN DABEED-UL- WARDHamdard laboratories Waqf Pakistan
- MAJUN JIRYAN KHASHamdard laboratories Waqf Pakistan
- MAJUN MOCHRASHamdard laboratories Waqf Pakistan
- MAJUN MUGHALLIZ SADAHamdard laboratories Waqf Pakistan
- MUFARREH BARID SADAHamdard laboratories Waqf Pakistan
- MUFARREH SHAHIHamdard laboratories Waqf Pakistan
- MUFARREH SHAIKH-UR-RAEESHamdard laboratories Waqf Pakistan
- MUFARREH YAQUTI MOTADILHamdard laboratories Waqf Pakistan
- NAUSHDAROO LULVIHamdard laboratories Waqf Pakistan
- QURS HUMMA JADIDHamdard laboratories Waqf Pakistan
- QURS JAWAHIR MOHRAHamdard laboratories Waqf Pakistan
- QURS-E-SEHARHamdard laboratories Waqf Pakistan
- TIRYAQ-E-FISHARHamdard laboratories Waqf Pakistan
Compound Preparations
Bambusa arundinacea Retz. is used in the preparation of Arq Amber, Dawa-ul-Misk Mo'tadil Jawahardar, Hab Amber Momyaie, Hab Tabashir, Halwai-Supari Pak, Itrifal Zamani, Jawahar Mohra, Jawarish Ood Mulayyin, Jawarish Tabashir, Ma'jun Mochrus, Mufarreh Azam, Mufarreh Barid Jawahar Wali, Mufarreh Barid Sada, Safuf Lodh, Safuf Longa, Safuf Sat Gilo, Zarur-e-Mujaffif.
Substitutes
The substitutes of Bambusa arundinacea Retz. are Portulaca oleracea Linn. (Seeds), Rhus succedanea Linn.
Active Constituents
The active constituents of Bambusa arundinacea Retz. are Lime, Oxides of Iron, Potash, Silicic Acid.
Antidotes
The antidotes of Bambusa arundinacea Retz. are Aloe barbadensis Mill., Crocus sativus Linn., Pistacia terebinthus Linn., Zizyphus jujuba Mill, Apis mellifera L. (Honey).
Toxicity
Currently no Toxicity information is available for Bambusa arundinacea Retz.. (work in progress)