Hyoscyamus niger Linn.
Hyoscyamus niger Linn. belongs to Solanaceae family.
The Arabic names for this herb are Armaniyus, Bajul Bazz, Bazaral Banj, Radi .
The English name for this herb is Henbane.
The Urdu names for this herb are Ajwain Khurasani, Damtura, Jan Khurasani, Khorasani, Parasika yavani, Sure, Telingchi.
Description
Hyoscyamus niger Linn.. A medium size to large erect herb with unpleasant heavy odour, radical leaves 15-20 cm, entire or coarsely sinuate-toothed or lobed, oblong-ovate, stem leaves smaller, sessile, ovate, lobed, changing into bracts above; flowers 2.5-3.0 cm in diameter, dark, yellowish green,veined with purple, sessile on one side, spikes roll back at first and then become straight; calyx 2 cm, tube ovoid, lobes funnel-shaped, 5-toothed; corolla funnel-shaped, lobes 5, stamens 5; capsules 1.2 cm in diameter, enclosed in the swollen tube of the enlarged calyx
Pharmacological Actions
The pharmacological actions of Hyoscyamus niger Linn.'s Decoction (seed) are Anaesthetic, Sedative.
The pharmacological actions of Hyoscyamus niger Linn. are Anodyne, Anthelmintic, Anti-phlegmatic for Productive Cough, Anti-spasmodic, Astringent, Digestive, Hypnotic, Mydriatic, Sedative, Stimulant.
The pharmacological actions of Hyoscyamus niger Linn.'s Leaves are Anti-spasmodic, Mydriatic, Sedative, Stimulant.
The pharmacological action of Hyoscyamus niger Linn.'s Paste(seed) is Anti-inflammatory.
The pharmacological actions of Hyoscyamus niger Linn.'s Seeds are Anodyne, Anthelmintic, Astringent, Digestive, Repercussive, Styptic.
Indications
The indication of Hyoscyamus niger Linn.'s Decoction (seed) is Toothache.
The indication of Hyoscyamus niger Linn.'s Leaves is Toothache.
The indications of Hyoscyamus niger Linn.'s Paste(seed) are Gouty Enlargements, Swollen Testicles, Breasts Inflammation.
The indications of Hyoscyamus niger Linn.'s Seeds are Helminthiasis, Laryngismus, Kidney Irritation, Uterine Irritation, Cough, Mental Excitment, Hypochondriasis, Cystitis, Colic, Toothache, Hemoptysis, Phlegmatic Disorders, Paralysis, Maniacal Excitment, Chronic Dementia, Neuralgia, Functional Palpitation, Worm Complaints, Dyspepsia, Earache, Asthma, Spasmodic Affections, Bladder Irritation, Hiccup, Hysteria.
Contraindications
None recorded.
Temperament
The temperament of Hyoscyamus niger Linn.'s Black Variety is 3rd order, cold and dry.
The temperament of Hyoscyamus niger Linn.'s Red Variety is 2nd order, cold and dry.
The temperament of Hyoscyamus niger Linn.'s White Variety is 2nd order, cold and dry.
Occurrence, Taste & Odor
Odor: The odor of Hyoscyamus niger Linn. is Unpleasant.
Taste: Bitter.
Dosage
| Part | Dose | Instructions |
|---|---|---|
| Black Variety | 0.000 – 0.000 | N/A |
| Whole Herb | 0.500 – 1.000 g | N/A |
| Red Variety | 0.000 – 0.000 | N/A |
| Seeds | 0.000 – 0.000 0 | N/A |
| White Variety | 0.000 – 0.000 | N/A |
Available Brands
- BARSHASHAHamdard laboratories Waqf Pakistan
- HAB TANKARQARSHI INDUSTRIES (PVT) LTD
- HABB-E-JADWARHamdard laboratories Waqf Pakistan
- HABB-E-MUMSIK TILAIHamdard laboratories Waqf Pakistan
- HABB-E-TINKARHamdard laboratories Waqf Pakistan
- IMSAKI JAWAHARQARSHI INDUSTRIES (PVT) LTD
- MAJUN MUQAWWI MUMSIKHamdard laboratories Waqf Pakistan
- MAJUN SHABAB AWARHamdard laboratories Waqf Pakistan
- MIFTAHamdard laboratories Waqf Pakistan
- MUMSIK BE NAZIRHamdard laboratories Waqf Pakistan
- MUMSIK SULTANI JAWAHARQARSHI INDUSTRIES (PVT) LTD
- NAZLI Hamdard laboratories Waqf Pakistan
- PROTONEQARSHI INDUSTRIES (PVT) LTD
- SHAHIQARSHI INDUSTRIES (PVT) LTD
- SURCUFQARSHI INDUSTRIES (PVT) LTD
- SURFICOL SYRUPQARSHI INDUSTRIES (PVT) LTD
- TinkarHamdard laboratories Waqf Bangladesh
- TIRYAQ-E-NAZLAHamdard laboratories Waqf Pakistan
- VITAVIGQARSHI INDUSTRIES (PVT) LTD
- ZARJAMQARSHI INDUSTRIES (PVT) LTD
Compound Preparations
Hyoscyamus niger Linn. is used in the preparation of Banadiq al-Bazur, Bersh' esha, Dawai Siyah Kabutar Wali, Hab Lub al-Khashkhash, Hab-Jadwar, Halwai-Supari Pak, Ma'jun Jalali, Ma'jun Maurawweh ul-Arwah, Ma;jun Muqawwi Wa-Mumsik, Qurs Mussalas, Qurs Tankar, Tiryaq-i-Nazla.
Substitutes
The substitutes of Hyoscyamus niger Linn. are Papaver somniferum Linn. (Seeds), Papaver somniferum Linn. (Latex from the capsule).
The substitutes of Hyoscyamus niger Linn.'s Dried and Fersh Leaves are Anethum sowa, Hyoscyamus niger Linn. (Flowering Tops), Sisymbrium irio Linn. (Seeds).
The substitutes of Hyoscyamus niger Linn.'s Flowers with Branches are Hyoscyamus niger Linn. (Dried and Fersh Leaves), Physter macrocephalus L..
Active Constituents
The active constituents of Hyoscyamus niger Linn.'s Leaves are Atropine, Hyoscyamine, Hyoscypikrin, Scopolamine.
Antidotes
The antidotes of Hyoscyamus niger Linn.'s Dried and Fersh Leaves are Anacyclus pyrethrum DC., Physter macrocephalus L..
The antidote of Hyoscyamus niger Linn. is Apis mellifera L. (Honey).
Toxicity
Hyoscyamus niger Linn. (Leaves)
Effects: Hallucination