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Papaver somniferum Linn.

Papaver somniferum Linn.

Papaver somniferum Linn. belongs to Papaveraceae family.

The Arabic names for this herb are Afiyun, Lubn Al Khashkhash.

The English names for this herb are Carnation Poppy, Opium, Poppy, White Poppy.

The Urdu names for this herb are Afim, Afiyun, Doda, Dodapost, Jhal, Khashkhash.

Warning: Generally harmful for individuals with cold temperament.Frequent use of seeds causes dryness of the mouth and throat, lessening the secretion of the stomach and thus impair appetite, diminish the secretion of bile and may cause constipation, decrease quantity of urine,increase heart beat and arterial action.

Description

Papaver somniferum Linn.. An erect rarely branched usually glaucous annual 60-120 cm high. Leaves ovate-oblong or linear-oblong, amplexicaule, lobed, dentate or serrate; flowers large, usually bluish white with a purple base or white, purple or variegated; Capsules large 2.5 cm diam; globose, stalked; seeds white or black,Reniforrn

Papaver somniferum Linn.'s Latex from the capsule.

Pharmacological Actions

The pharmacological actions of Papaver somniferum Linn. are Anaesthetic, Anodyne, Anti-asthmatic, Anti-catarrhal, Anti-inflammatory, Anti-spasmodic, Aphrodisiac, Astringent, Bactericidal, CNS Depressant, Demulcent, Diaphoretic, Emollient, Haemostatic, Hypnotic, Hypotensive, Narcotic, Sedative, Sudorific, Tonic.

Indications

The indications of Papaver somniferum Linn. are Cough, Lumbago, Metritis, Intermittent Fever, Cold, Dysentery, Diarrhoea, Otalgia, Pre-Mature Ejaculation, Sexual Weakness, Internal Pains, Spasmodic Affections of Bowels, Irritative Cough, Fever with Violent Delirium, Violent Colic, Violent Pain due to Calculi, Headache, Insomnia, Arthritis.

The indications of Papaver somniferum Linn.'s Latex from the capsule are Intestinal Haemorrhage, Headache, Dental Pain, Seasonal Fever, Pleurisy, Sciatica, Influenza, Backache, Rheumatism, Hysteria, Melancholia, Earache, Cold, Cough, Nasal Catarrh.

The indication of Papaver somniferum Linn.'s Seeds (black) is Rheumatic Affections.

The indication of Papaver somniferum Linn.'s Seeds (white) is Rheumatic Affections.

Contraindications

None recorded.

Temperament

The temperament of Papaver somniferum Linn. is 4th order, cold and dry.

The temperaments of Papaver somniferum Linn.'s Seeds (black) are 2nd order, dry, 3rd order, cold.

The temperaments of Papaver somniferum Linn.'s Seeds (white) are 2nd order, cold, 1st order, moist.

Occurrence, Taste & Odor

Odor: The odor of Papaver somniferum Linn. is Narcotic.

Taste: Bitter.

Dosage

PartDoseInstructions
Whole Herb15.000 – 122.000 mgN/A
Seeds (black)0.000 – 0.000 N/A
Seeds (white)0.000 – 0.000 N/A

Available Brands

Compound Preparations

Papaver somniferum Linn. is used in the preparation of Banadiq al-Bazur, Barsh'esha, Dawai Siyah Paichish, Dayaquza , Hab Lab al-Khashkhash, Hab Mumsik Tilai, Hab Paichish, Hab Sil, Hab Surfah, Itrifal kabir, Itrifal Muqawwi Dimagh, Laooq Nazli, Laooq Sapistan, Lubub Kabir, Lubub Mo'tadil, Lubub Saghir, Ma'jun Khadar, Ma'jun Murraweh ul-Arwah, Ma'jun Raig Mahi, Ma'jun Ruh al-Mominin, Muffareh Mo'tadil, Qurs Abiaz, Qurs Kaknaj, Roghan Khashkhash, Safuf Shahtara, Safuf Tabashir, Sherbat Faryad Ras, Sherbet Khashkhash, Sherbet Sadar, Tiryaq-i-Nazla.

Substitutes

The substitute of Papaver somniferum Linn. is Hyoscyamus niger Linn..

Active Constituents

The active constituents of Papaver somniferum Linn. are Albumin, Berberine, Codeine, Morphine, Narceine, Narcotine, Papaverine, Pectins, Resins, Thebaine.

Antidotes

The antidotes of Papaver somniferum Linn. are Crocus sativus Linn., Delphinium denudatum Wall. ex H. & T..

Toxicity

Currently no Toxicity information is available for Papaver somniferum Linn.. (work in progress)