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Lavandula stoechas Linn.

Lavandula stoechas Linn.

Lavandula stoechas Linn. belongs to Labiatae, Lamiaceae family.

The Arabic names for this herb are Abul-lawaleh Ashqar, Danimo, Ustukhuddus.

The English names for this herb are French Lavender, True Lavender.

The Urdu names for this herb are Dhar, Dharo, Jarob-Dimagh, Ustukhuddos.

Warning: Excessive long term use is reported as harmful for persons with warm and bilious temperament.

Description

Lavandula stoechas Linn.. A fragrant herb, 0.6-0.9 m high. Leaves sessile, oblong-linear; flowers sir dark purple, in dense short-peduncled spikes

Pharmacological Actions

The pharmacological action of Lavandula stoechas Linn.'s Decoction (flower) is Anti-rheumatic.

The pharmacological actions of Lavandula stoechas Linn. are Anti-phlegmatic, Anti-phlogistic, Anti-spasmodic, Carminative, Cephalic, Deobstruent, Emmenagogue, Expectorant, Nervine Tonic, Resolvent, Stimulant.

The pharmacological action of Lavandula stoechas Linn.'s Oil is Aromatic.

Indications

The indications of Lavandula stoechas Linn.'s Decoction (flower) are Dropsy, Liver Cirrhosis, Rheumatism.

The indications of Lavandula stoechas Linn. are Persistent Cold, Neuralgic Pain, Flatulence, Chest Affections, Colic, Biliousness, Nervous Headache, Rheumatic Pain.

The indications of Lavandula stoechas Linn.'s Flowers are Rheumatic Pain, Neuralgic Pain.

The indications of Lavandula stoechas Linn.'s Oil are Colic, Biliousness, Chest Affections, Nervous Headache.

Contraindications

None recorded.

Temperament

The temperament of Lavandula stoechas Linn. is 2nd order, warm and dry.

Occurrence, Taste & Odor

Odor: The odor of Lavandula stoechas Linn. is Fragrant,Camphoraceous.

Taste: Bitter.

Dosage

PartDoseInstructions
Above Ground Parts0.000 – 0.000 N/A
Whole Herb5.000 – 7.000 gN/A
Oil2.000 – 5.000 DropsN/A
Tincture2.000 – 8.000 mlN/A

Available Brands

Compound Preparations

Lavandula stoechas Linn. is used in the preparation of Arq Faulad, Ayarij Fiqra, Itrifal Ghadudi, Itrifal Mulayyin, Itrifal Ustukhudus, Ma'jun Khadar, Ma'jun Maurawweh ul-Arwah, Ma'jun Najah, Ma'jun Zabib, Qurs Mulayyin, Sherbet Ahmad Shah, Sherbet Gaozaban, Sherbet Mushil, Sherbet Ustukhudus, Tiryaq Faruq.

Substitutes

The substitutes of Lavandula stoechas Linn. are Acorus calamus Linn, Cuscuta reflexa Roxb..

Active Constituents

The active constituents of Lavandula stoechas Linn. are 7-Methoxy Coumarin, Camphor, Fenchone, Lavanol, ß-Sitosterol, Ursolic Acid.

Antidotes

The antidotes of Lavandula stoechas Linn. are [Sour articles of food may also be used.], Cochlospermum religiosum (L.) Alston, Sikanjibin.

Toxicity

Currently no Toxicity information is available for Lavandula stoechas Linn.. (work in progress)