Cheiranthus cheiri Linn.
Cheiranthus cheiri Linn. belongs to Brassicaceae, Cruciferae family.
The Arabic names for this herb are Todaruz Abiaz , Todaruz Ahmer .
The English name for this herb is Wall Flower.
The Urdu names for this herb are Gul Shabo, Todri, Todri Surkh, Todri Zard.
Description
Cheiranthus cheiri Linn.. Perennial, 20-60 cm tall, erect or ascending, woody below. Stem leafy, angular, covered with partite apressed hairs. Leaves oblanceolate to linear. Racemes 10-30 flowered. Flowers large, bright orange-yellow colour. Seeds 3 mm long, suborbicular, slightly winged at the apex, pale brown(9).
Pharmacological Actions
The pharmacological actions of Cheiranthus cheiri Linn. are Anti-arrhythmic, Anti-malarial, Anti-microbial, Aphrodisiac, Cardiac Tonic, Deobstruent, Depurative, Emmenagogue, Expectorant, Lactagogue, Resolvent, Stomachic.
Indications
The indications of Cheiranthus cheiri Linn. are Cough, Fever, Bronchitis, Paralysis, Asthma, Ulcers, Impotence, Uterine Disorders, Warts, Inflammations, Hepatic Insufficiency, Ear Insufficiency (Listening Impairment), Enlarged Glands, Eye Affections.
Contraindications
None recorded.
Temperament
The temperaments of Cheiranthus cheiri Linn. are 2nd order warm , 1st order, moist.
Occurrence, Taste & Odor
Taste: Bitter.
Dosage
| Part | Dose | Instructions |
|---|---|---|
| Whole Herb | 7.000 – 10.000 g | N/A |
Available Brands
- Demagh AfroozAshraf laboratories (Pvt) Ltd.
- DEMAGHIQARSHI INDUSTRIES (PVT) LTD
- Khameera Gauzaban ba-Izafa JawahiratAshraf laboratories (Pvt) Ltd.
- KHAMIRA BADAMHamdard laboratories Waqf Pakistan
- KHAMIRA GAOZABAN (SADA)Hamdard laboratories Waqf Pakistan
- KHAMIRA GAOZABAN AMBERIHamdard laboratories Waqf Pakistan
- KHAMIRA GAOZABAN AMBERI JAWAHIRDARHamdard laboratories Waqf Pakistan
- KHAMIRA GAOZABAN JADWAR OOD SALEEB WALAHamdard laboratories Waqf Pakistan
- KHAMIRA HAMDARDHamdard laboratories Waqf Pakistan
- KHAMIRA NAZLI JAWAHIRDARHamdard laboratories Waqf Pakistan
- LABOOB BARD NUQARIQARSHI INDUSTRIES (PVT) LTD
- LABOOB-E-BARIDHamdard laboratories Waqf Pakistan
- LABOOB-E-KABIR MUQQUAWIE BAHHamdard laboratories Waqf Pakistan
- MAJUN JIRYAN KHASHamdard laboratories Waqf Pakistan
- NAZLI Hamdard laboratories Waqf Pakistan
Compound Preparations
Cheiranthus cheiri Linn. is used in the preparation of Arq Gazar Sada, Itrifal Kabir, Khamira Gaozaban Ambari Jawahardar, Lubub Kabir, Lubub Saghir, Ma'jun Behmanain, Ma'jun Murawweh ul-Arwah, Ma'jun Raig Mahi, Safuf Mazeed Sheer.
Substitutes
The substitute of Cheiranthus cheiri Linn. is Centaurea behen Linn..
Active Constituents
The active constituents of Cheiranthus cheiri Linn. are Cheiranthin, Cheirinine, Cheirolin, Cheirotoxin.
The active constituents of Cheiranthus cheiri Linn.'s Seed are Cheiranthum, Cheirolin, Fixed Oil, Indole, Strophanthidin.
Antidotes
The antidote of Cheiranthus cheiri Linn. is Berberis vulgaris Linn. [Used in the form of decoction and moistening the active part in water for appreciable time.].
Toxicity
Currently no Toxicity information is available for Cheiranthus cheiri Linn.. (work in progress)