Piper cubeba Linn.
Piper cubeba Linn. is also known as Cubeba Officinalis Miq belongs to Piperaceae family.
The Arabic names for this herb are Filfil Zulzanb, Kababat-as-Sainiyah.
The English names for this herb are Cubebs, Tail Pepper.
The Urdu names for this herb are Kabab Chini, Kababa, Kankol, Sital-Chini.
Description
None recorded.
Pharmacological Actions
The pharmacological actions of Piper cubeba Linn.'s Fruit are Anti-asthmatic, Anti-bacterial, Anti-diabetic, Anti-dysenteric, Anti-gonorrhoeal, Anti-inflammatory, Anti-rheumatic, Anti-septic, Aphrodisiac, Aromatic, Carminative, Demulcent, Deobstruent, Deodorant, Detergent, Diuretic, Emmenagogue, Expectorant, Irritant, Refrigerant, Resolvent, Rubefacient, Sedative, Stimulant, Stomach Tonic.
Indications
The indications of Piper cubeba Linn.'s Fruit are Cough, Cystitis, Bronchitis, Spleen Obstructions, Gleet, Laryngitis, Dysentery, Leucorrhoea, Indigestion, Liver Obstructions, Gonorrhoea, Rheumatism, Urinary Obstructions, Hoarseness of Voice, Urethritis, Mouth Ulcers, Inflammation of the Urinary Bladder, Swollen Gums.
The indications of Piper cubeba Linn.'s Oil are Genito-Urinary Complaints, Chronic Bronchitis, Sore Throat, Leucorrhoea, Laryngitis.
Contraindications
None recorded.
Temperament
The temperament of Piper cubeba Linn.'s Fruit is 2nd order, warm and dry.
Occurrence, Taste & Odor
Odor: The odor of Fruit of Piper cubeba Linn. is Aromatic.
Taste: Fruit: Spicy,Bitter.
Dosage
| Part | Dose | Instructions |
|---|---|---|
| Fruit | 1.000 – 3.000 g | N/A |
| Liquid Extract | 2.000 – 0.000 ml | N/A |
Available Brands
- AMBREENA TONICQARSHI INDUSTRIES (PVT) LTD
- HAMDARD MAULLHAMHamdard laboratories Waqf Bangladesh
- JAWARISH ZAROONI AMBERI-BA-NUSKHA KALANHamdard laboratories Waqf Pakistan
- MAJUN MUSSAFI-E- KHASHamdard laboratories Waqf Pakistan
- MAJUN USHBAHamdard laboratories Waqf Pakistan
- SurfaliAshraf laboratories (Pvt) Ltd.
Compound Preparations
Piper cubeba Linn. is used in the preparation of Arq Maul Lahm Ambari Ba Nuskha Kalan, Hab Hiltit, Jawarish Mastagi Kalan, Jawarish Zar'uni , Jawarish Zar'unui Ambari Ba Nuskha Kalan, Labub Kabir, Labub Saghir, Ma'jun Nisyan, Ma'jun Shir Bargadhwali, Ma'jun Ushba, Safuf Andari Julab, Safuf Sandal, Safuf Shora Murrakab, Safuf Shora Qalmi, Sunun Kalan, Zarur Chhalon wala.
Substitutes
The substitutes of Piper cubeba Linn. are Amomum subulatum Roxb., Cinnamomum zeylanicum Blume., Elettaria cardamomum (L.) Maton.
Active Constituents
The active constituents of Piper cubeba Linn. are Ascorbic Acid, Calcium, Carotene, Cineole, Cubeb Camphor, Cubebic Acid, Cubebin, Essential Oil, Fatty Matter, Gum, Hydroxy-Chavicol, Phosphorus, Piperine, Starch, Vitamin B, Wax.
Antidotes
The antidotes of Piper cubeba Linn. are Pistacia lentiscus Linn., Rosa damascena Miller, Santalum album Linn..
Toxicity
Currently no Toxicity information is available for Piper cubeba Linn.. (work in progress)