Cochlospermum religiosum (L.) Alston
Cochlospermum religiosum (L.) Alston is also known as Cochlospermum gossypium DC. belongs to Cochlospermaceae family.
The Arabic names for this herb are Qujah, Samagh ul Qitad .
The English name for this herb is Tragacanth.
The Urdu names for this herb are Gond Katira, Katela, Katira.
Description
Cochlospermum religiosum (L.) Alston. A small tree, 2.4-5.4 m high, with a branching head; bark smooth, ash' coloured. Leaves scattered about the ends of the branchlets, 7.5-18 cm diameter palmately 3-5-lobed, glabrous above, white tomentose beneath; lobes entire acute: petioles 10-18 cm "long, pubescent when young. Flowers 10-12.5cr diameter, in terminal subcorymbose panicles, .bright yellow, appearing before the leaves; pedicels stout, 5-12.5 cm long, grooved and twisted, pubescent Sepals unequal, oblong, concave, silky outside. Petals obovate, deeply emarginate. Capsules 5-7.5 cm long, obovoid, striate outside, seeds 6 mm long, cochleate, covered with an abundance of white silky wood
Pharmacological Actions
The pharmacological actions of Cochlospermum religiosum (L.) Alston's Gum are Demulcent, Emollient, Glutinous, Refrigerant, Sedative, Stimulant, Stomachic, Styptic.
Indications
The indications of Cochlospermum religiosum (L.) Alston's Gum are Cough, Hemoptysis, Dysentery, Asthma, Diarrhoea, Eye Irritation, Gonorrhoea, Syphilis, Thoracic Region Complaints, Eye Troubles, Scalding Urine, Hoarseness of Throat.
Contraindications
None recorded.
Temperament
The temperaments of Cochlospermum religiosum (L.) Alston's Gum are 2nd order, cold and dry, 1st order, moist, Balanced in coldness and warmness.
Occurrence, Taste & Odor
Taste: Gum: Insipid.
Dosage
| Part | Dose | Instructions |
|---|---|---|
| Gum | 1.000 – 3.000 g | N/A |
Available Brands
- SurfaliAshraf laboratories (Pvt) Ltd.
- TIRYAQ-E-MASANAHamdard laboratories Waqf Pakistan
- TIRYAQ-E-NAZLAHamdard laboratories Waqf Pakistan
Compound Preparations
Cochlospermum religiosum (L.) Alston is used in the preparation of Dayaquza , Hab Lubul Khashkhash, Hab Nazla, Hab-Shabyar, Itrifal Zamani, Laooq Sapistan, Qarahine, Safuf Mushil, Sherbet A'ijaz, Tiryaq-i-Masana, Tiryaq-i-Nazla.
Substitutes
The substitute of Cochlospermum religiosum (L.) Alston is Acacia arabica (Lam.) Willd. (Gum).
Active Constituents
The active constituents of Cochlospermum religiosum (L.) Alston's Gum are Acetic Acid, Galactans, Galactose, Gondic Acid, L-Cochlospermic Acid, Pentosans, Xylose.
Antidotes
The antidote of Cochlospermum religiosum (L.) Alston is Pimpinella anisum Linn..
Toxicity
Currently no Toxicity information is available for Cochlospermum religiosum (L.) Alston. (work in progress)