Cuscuta reflexa Roxb.
Cuscuta reflexa Roxb. belongs to Convolvulaceae, Cuscutaceae family.
The Arabic names for this herb are Afitmun , Kasus.
The English name for this herb is Dodder.
The Urdu names for this herb are Afitmun, Akas Bel, Ambar Bel, Bepari-Desi, Ishq Paichan, Nilathari, Zarbuti.
Description
Cuscuta reflexa Roxb.. The plant is parasitic and grows on other plants. It is of a brownish-yellow colour. The stems are slender, wiry and longitudinally furrowed; flowers pedicelled and cupped. Each cup has several teeth. Within the cup there is a corolla, the seeds are four, small, light brown, convex on one side and concave on the other and enclosed in a round capsule
Pharmacological Actions
The pharmacological actions of Cuscuta reflexa Roxb. are Alterative, Analgesic, Anthelmintic, Anti-atrabilious, Blood Purifier, Carminative, Demulcent, Deobstruent, Diaphoretic, Diuretic, Emmenagogue, Expectorant, Febrifuge, Purgative, Resolvent, Sedative.
The pharmacological action of Cuscuta reflexa Roxb.'s Fruit is Alterative.
The pharmacological actions of Cuscuta reflexa Roxb.'s Seed are Anodyne, Carminative.
The pharmacological action of Cuscuta reflexa Roxb.'s Stem is Purgative.
Indications
The indications of Cuscuta reflexa Roxb. are Jaundice, Lumbago, Insanity, Paralysis, Itching, Melancholia, Vomiting, Chronic Ulcers, Epilepsy, Hiccup, Inflammations, Headache, Incubus Nightmare, Chronic Persistent Fevers, Muscular Pain, Atrabilious Affections, Phlegmatic Humours, Spleen Debility, Joints Pain, Intestinal Disorders, Orchitis, Protracted Fevers, Liver Induration, Irritative Condition of Brain.
The indications of Cuscuta reflexa Roxb.'s Seed are Spleen Disorders, Chronic Fever, Hepatic Disorders, Ophthalmia, Quartan Fever, Hiccup, Griping.
The indication of Cuscuta reflexa Roxb.'s Stem is Bilious Disorders.
Contraindications
None recorded.
Temperament
The temperaments of Cuscuta reflexa Roxb. are 2nd order, warm and dry, 3rd Order, Warm , 1st order, dry .
Occurrence, Taste & Odor
Odor: The odor of Cuscuta reflexa Roxb. is Aromatic.
Taste: Bitter,Sharp.
Dosage
| Part | Dose | Instructions |
|---|---|---|
| Whole Herb | 3.000 – 5.000 g | N/A |
Available Brands
- AFTIMOONIHamdard laboratories Waqf Pakistan
- BUKHARINHamdard laboratories Waqf Pakistan
- HAMDARD DINARHamdard laboratories Waqf Bangladesh
- ITREEFAL USTUKHUDUSQARSHI INDUSTRIES (PVT) LTD
- ITRIFAL USTUKHUDDUSHamdard laboratories Waqf Pakistan
- JAWARISH ZAROONIQARSHI INDUSTRIES (PVT) LTD
- LABOOB KABIRQARSHI INDUSTRIES (PVT) LTD
- LABOOB KHAS JAWAHAR WALAQARSHI INDUSTRIES (PVT) LTD
- Majoon Dabeed-ul-WardAshraf laboratories (Pvt) Ltd.
- MAJOON DABEED-UL-WARDQARSHI INDUSTRIES (PVT) LTD
- MAJOON NAJAHQARSHI INDUSTRIES (PVT) LTD
- MAJUN DABEED-UL- WARDHamdard laboratories Waqf Pakistan
- MAJUN MUSSAFI-E- KHASHamdard laboratories Waqf Pakistan
- MAJUN USHBAHamdard laboratories Waqf Pakistan
- NAMAK JALINOOSHamdard laboratories Waqf Pakistan
- NAMAK SULEMANIHamdard laboratories Waqf Pakistan
- SAFIHamdard laboratories Waqf Pakistan
Compound Preparations
Cuscuta reflexa Roxb. is used in the preparation of Itrifal Deedan, Itrifal Ghudaddi, Jawarish Shehryaran, Ma'jun Chob Chini, Ma'jun Dabeedul ward, Ma'jun Najah, Ma'jun Sana, Ma'jun Talkh, Ma'jun Ushba, Mufarreh Kabir, Muffareh Mo'tadil, Safuf Namak Sulaimani, Sherbet Aftimum, Sherbet Ahmad Shahi, Sherbet bazuri Har, Sherbet Dinar, Sherbet Kasus, Sherbet Mulayyin.
Substitutes
The substitute of Cuscuta reflexa Roxb. is Artemisia absinthium Linn..
Active Constituents
The active constituents of Cuscuta reflexa Roxb. are Amarbelin, Cuscutin, Dulcitol, Leutolin, Leutolin Glycoside, Quercetin.
Antidotes
The antidotes of Cuscuta reflexa Roxb. are Cichorium intybus Linn., Cochlospermum religiosum (L.) Alston, Sikanjibin.
Toxicity
Currently no Toxicity information is available for Cuscuta reflexa Roxb.. (work in progress)