Juglans regia Linn.
Juglans regia Linn. is also known as Juglans duclouxiana Dode., Juglans fallax Dode belongs to Juglandaceae family.
The Arabic name for this herb is Juaz.
The English name for this herb is Walnut.
The Urdu names for this herb are Akhrot, Gardgan.
Description
Juglans regia Linn.. A large deciduous monoecious tree. Bark grey, longitudinally fissured. Wood greyish-brown, often fissured or mottled with darker streaks. Leaves alternate, imparipinnate; leaflets 5-13, elliptic to oblong-lanceolate, subsessile, usually entire, 9.1-24.4 cm x 4.6-18.2 cm. Flowers small, yellowish green; male in pendulous slender catkins and female in terminal catkins. Drupes green, with coriaceous exocarp, indehiscent, ellipsoid-globose; endocarp hard, warinkled, 2-valved, enclosing 4 lobed corrugated silky seeds
Pharmacological Actions
The pharmacological actions of Juglans regia Linn. are Alterative, Anthelmintic, Anti-diarrhoeal, Anti-emetic, Anti-inflammatory, Anti-rickets, Anti-scrofulous, Anti-septic, Anti-spasmodic, Anti-syphilitic, Anti-ulcer, Aphrodisiac, Astringent, Brain Tonic, Cholagogue, Demulcent, Digestive, Diuretic, Emollient, Hypoglycemic, Lactagogue, Mild Laxative, Resolvent, Styptic, Tonic.
The pharmacological actions of Juglans regia Linn.'s Fruit are Brain Tonic, Delays Hardening of Arteries, Lowers Cholesterol Level, Lowers Risk of Coronary Heart Disease .
The pharmacological action of Juglans regia Linn.'s Leaves is Bactericidal.
Indications
The indications of Juglans regia Linn.'s Bark are Eczema, Syphilis, Herpes.
The indication of Juglans regia Linn.'s Decoction (bark) is Mammary Secretion.
The indications of Juglans regia Linn.'s Fruit are Brain Debility, Sexual Weakness, Sore Throat.
The indications of Juglans regia Linn.'s Infusion are Skin Eruptions, Ulcers.
The indications of Juglans regia Linn.'s Kernel are Cold Cough, Ringworm, Indigestion, Conjunctivitis, Eye Irritation, Wound Marks.
The indications of Juglans regia Linn.'s Leaves are Obstinate Ulcers, Scrofula, Rickets, Leucorrhoea.
The indications of Juglans regia Linn.'s Oil are Hepatic Dysfunction, Tape Worms, Impotency.
Contraindications
None recorded.
Temperament
The temperaments of Juglans regia Linn. are 2nd order warm , 3rd Order Dry.
Occurrence, Taste & Odor
Odor: The odor of Bark of Juglans regia Linn. is Aromatic. The odor of Fruit of Juglans regia Linn. is Pleasant.
Taste: Bark: Bitter, Fruit: Astringent,Tasty.
Dosage
| Part | Dose | Instructions |
|---|---|---|
| Whole Herb | 24.000 – 36.000 g | N/A |
| Kernel | 0.000 – 0.000 - | N/A |
| Liquid Extract | 4.000 – 8.000 ml | N/A |
Available Brands
- Demagh AfroozAshraf laboratories (Pvt) Ltd.
- HABB-E-MUMSIK TILAIHamdard laboratories Waqf Pakistan
- LABOOB KHAS JAWAHAR WALAQARSHI INDUSTRIES (PVT) LTD
- LABOOB-E-KABIR MUQQUAWIE BAHHamdard laboratories Waqf Pakistan
- MAJUN MUQAWWI MUMSIKHamdard laboratories Waqf Pakistan
- MAJUN SHABAB AWARHamdard laboratories Waqf Pakistan
Compound Preparations
Juglans regia Linn. is used in the preparation of Hab Mumsik Tilai, Halwai Ghaikwar, Lubub Kabir, Lubub Saghir, Ma'jun Mobahee Antaki, Ma'jun Murawweh ul-Arwah, Ma'jun Raig Mahi, Ma;jun Muqawwi Wa-Mumsik.
Substitutes
The substitute of Juglans regia Linn. is Prunus amygdalus Batsch..
Active Constituents
The active constituents of Juglans regia Linn. are Ascorbic Acid, Berberine, Calcium, Eugenol, Fixed Oil, Juglandic Acid, Juglone, Omega 3-Fatty Acids, Phosphorus, Potassium, ß-Sitosterol, Tannin, Vitamin B12, Vitamin B6, Volatile Oil.
Antidotes
The antidotes of Juglans regia Linn. are [Citrus and sour articles may also be used.], Tamarindus indica Linn..
Toxicity
Currently no Toxicity information is available for Juglans regia Linn.. (work in progress)