Carum carvi Linn.
Carum carvi Linn. is also known as Carum gracile Lindl belongs to Apiaceae, Umbelliferae family.
The Arabic names for this herb are Kamun Kirmani, Karawya.
The English names for this herb are Black Caraway , Black Cumin.
The Urdu names for this herb are Kala Zira , Karo Jeero, Zira Siyah.
Description
None recorded.
Pharmacological Actions
The pharmacological actions of Carum carvi Linn. are Anthelmintic, Anti-diarrhoeal, Anti-dyspeptic, Anti-flatulent, Aromatic, Astringent, Carminative, Desiccant, Detergent, Detersive, Diuretic, Pectoral, Stomachic.
The pharmacological actions of Carum carvi Linn.'s Oil are Carminative, Condiment, Digestive Stimulant, Flavouring Agent.
Indications
The indications of Carum carvi Linn.'s Fruit (seeds) are Colic, Anorexia, Diarrhoea, Indigestion, Flatulence, Cold Humoural Affections, Stomach Debility, Hiccup, Emphysema, Pterygium, Stomach Coldness, Alleviates Ankyloblepharon.
Contraindications
None recorded.
Temperament
The temperament of Carum carvi Linn. is 3rd Order, Warm and Dry.
Occurrence, Taste & Odor
None recorded.
Dosage
| Part | Dose | Instructions |
|---|---|---|
| Whole Herb | 3.000 – 5.000 g | N/A |
Available Brands
- JAWARISH KAMUNIHamdard laboratories Waqf Pakistan
- MAJUN MEHZILHamdard laboratories Waqf Pakistan
- NAMAK JALINOOSHamdard laboratories Waqf Pakistan
- NAMAK SULEMANIHamdard laboratories Waqf Pakistan
- QURS-E-PODINAHamdard laboratories Waqf Pakistan
Compound Preparations
Carum carvi Linn. is used in the preparation of Arq Zira, Hab Ashkhar, HAb Pachlauna, Jawarish Filafali, Jawarish Kamuni, Jawarish Kamuni Mushil, Jawarish Mastagi Kalan, Ma'jun Jograj Gugal, Ma'jun Kalkalanj, Ma'jun Sohag Sonth, Namak Sulaimani, Qurs Podinah, Safuf Chutki, Safuf Longa, Safuf Shirin.
Substitutes
No information regarding Carum carvi Linn.'s substitute is currently available.
Active Constituents
No information regarding Carum carvi Linn.'s active constituent is currently available.
Antidotes
No information regarding Carum carvi Linn.'s antidote is currently available.
Toxicity
Currently no Toxicity information is available for Carum carvi Linn.. (work in progress)