Delphinium zalil Aitch & Hemsl.
Delphinium zalil Aitch & Hemsl. belongs to Ranunculaceae family.
The Arabic name for this herb is Al-Aiaq.
The English name for this herb is Delphinium.
The Urdu names for this herb are Asbarg, Daiphal, Ghafis, Gul Jalil, Gul Khalah, Khashiyatul-Ghafis.
Description
Delphinium zalil Aitch & Hemsl.. A perennial herb with bright yellow flowers and having somewhat honey-like smell; the flowers are pubescent; many of them tolerably perfect, resembling in size and shape to those of the common larkspur; the fruit consists of three follicles, which are arranged like those of the aconite and dehisce on the inside, they are marked with prominent longitudinal ribs, have pointed apices and are supported upon a stout curved peduncle; the seeds are numerous, angular and of light brown colour. The seeds are thickly set with white feather-shaped hairs, arranged in rowS
Pharmacological Actions
The pharmacological actions of Delphinium zalil Aitch & Hemsl.'s Extract(flowers) are Anodyne, Diuretic.
The pharmacological actions of Delphinium zalil Aitch & Hemsl.'s Flower are Anti-inflammatory, Anti-pyretic, Demulcent, Detersive, Diaphoretic, Resolvent.
Indications
The indications of Delphinium zalil Aitch & Hemsl.'s Extract(flowers) are Dropsy, Jaundice, Spleen Ailments.
The indications of Delphinium zalil Aitch & Hemsl.'s Flower are Persistent Fever, Liver Inflammation, Stomach Inflammation, Liver Disorders, Blood Pressure, Spleen Disorders, Edema.
Contraindications
None recorded.
Temperament
The temperaments of Delphinium zalil Aitch & Hemsl.'s Flower are 2nd order, dry, 1st order, warm.
Occurrence, Taste & Odor
Odor: The odor of Flower of Delphinium zalil Aitch & Hemsl. is Honey like smell.
Taste: Flower: Extremely Bitter.
Dosage
| Part | Dose | Instructions |
|---|---|---|
| Flower | 3.000 – 6.000 g | N/A |
Available Brands
- Majoon Dabeed-ul-WardAshraf laboratories (Pvt) Ltd.
- MAJUN DABEED-UL- WARDHamdard laboratories Waqf Pakistan
Compound Preparations
Delphinium zalil Aitch & Hemsl. is used in the preparation of Hab Shabyar, Ma'jun Dabeedul ward.
Substitutes
The substitute of Delphinium zalil Aitch & Hemsl. is Pimpinella anisum Linn..
Active Constituents
The active constituents of Delphinium zalil Aitch & Hemsl. are Alkaloids, Glucosides, Isorhamnetin, Kaempferol, Quercetin.
Antidotes
The antidotes of Delphinium zalil Aitch & Hemsl. are Artemisia absinthium Linn., Valeriana hardwickii Wall..
Toxicity
Currently no Toxicity information is available for Delphinium zalil Aitch & Hemsl.. (work in progress)