Onosma echioides Linn.
Onosma echioides Linn. belongs to Boraginaceae family.
The Arabic name for this herb is Abu-Khalsa.
The English names for this herb are Alkanet Root , Alkanet root , King's Dye, King Dye.
The Urdu names for this herb are Lalijari, Ratanjot, Shakjar, Yarlilang.
Description
Onosma echioides Linn.. A perennial, erect or ascending herb. Root tapering, purplish,red,stem simple or rarely branched, upto 75 cm long and 3-6 mm thick towards the base; leaves usually without visible veins, hispid with coarse hair having discoid bases, radical leaves narrowly obianceoiate and cauline leaves linear-oblong; flowers odorous, whitish or pale yellow, in cymes; nutlets 6 mm long, smooth or obscurely roughened, somewhat lustrous
Pharmacological Actions
The pharmacological actions of Onosma echioides Linn.'s Flower are Cordial, Stimulant.
The pharmacological actions of Onosma echioides Linn.'s Leaves are Alterative, Purgative.
The pharmacological actions of Onosma echioides Linn.'s Root are Alexipharmic, Alterative, Anthelmintic, Astringent, Cooling , Demulcent, Desiccative, Detergent, Emmenagogue, Laxative, Lithontriptic.
Indications
The indications of Onosma echioides Linn.'s Flower are Palpitation, Rheumatism, Liver Pain, Kidney Obstructions (Stones), Urinary Bladder Obstructions, Chronic Fever, Liver Disorders.
The indications of Onosma echioides Linn.'s Leaves are Bladder Obstructions, Liver Disorders, Kidney Obstructions (Stones), Liver Pain, Kidney Pain, Gout.
The indications of Onosma echioides Linn.'s Root are Jaundice, Vitiligo, Alopecia, Hepatic Pain, Renal Obstructions, Kidney Stones, Kidney Pain, Palpitation, Fever, Gout, Amenorrhoea, Chronic Ulcers, Burns, Rheumatism, Uterine Pain, Liver Disorders, Leucoderma, Psoriasis, Warts, Carbuncles, Herpes, Bilious Erruption, Ulcerous Wounds, Excessive Sweating, Spleenic Pain, Urinary Obstructions.
Contraindications
None recorded.
Temperament
The temperaments of Onosma echioides Linn. are 2nd order, warm and dry, 1st order, cold, 2nd order, dry.
Occurrence, Taste & Odor
Odor: The odor of Flower of Onosma echioides Linn. is Odorous.
Taste: Bitter,Sharp.
Dosage
| Part | Dose | Instructions |
|---|---|---|
| Whole Herb | 3.000 – 5.000 g | N/A |
| Root | 0.000 – 0.000 0 | N/A |
Available Brands
- KanolAshraf laboratories (Pvt) Ltd.
Compound Preparations
Onosma echioides Linn. is used in the preparation of Marham Jadwar, Marham Khanazir, Marham Kharish.
Substitutes
The substitute of Onosma echioides Linn. is Matricaria chamomilla Linn. (Root).
Active Constituents
The active constituent of Onosma echioides Linn.'s Root is Red Dye.
Antidotes
The antidote of Onosma echioides Linn. is Viola odorata Linn. (Oil).
Toxicity
Currently no Toxicity information is available for Onosma echioides Linn.. (work in progress)