Pistacia vera Linn.
Pistacia vera Linn. belongs to Anacardiaceae family.
The Arabic names for this herb are Fastuq, Mistaka , Samar ash-Shajarah.
The English name for this herb is Pistachio Nut.
The Urdu names for this herb are Fastaq, Pista, Pistah.
Description
Pistacia vera Linn.. A small deciduous tree, upto 10 m in height; branches spreading; leaves Imparipinnate: leaves 5-10 cm x 3-6 cm; lanceolate to broadly ovate, leathery flowers in panicles, minute; drupe oblong-linear to globose, laterally compressed 10-20 mm x 6-12 mm. Outer husk variously coloured, readily separating from the dehiscent or indehiscent, greyish-white, bony, keeled nut-shell (endocarp) which encloses light yellow to deep green edible kernel with a reddish coat
Pharmacological Actions
The pharmacological actions of Pistacia vera Linn.'s Endocarp(chilka pista) are Anti-nauseant, Anti-phlegmatic, Astringent, Cardiac Tonic, Digestive Tonic, Expectorant.
The pharmacological action of Pistacia vera Linn.'s Flower is Expectorant.
The pharmacological actions of Pistacia vera Linn.'s Fruit(nut) are Analgesic, Anti-diarrhoeal, Anti-dysenteric, Anti-emetic, Anti-pruritic, Anti-rheumatic, Aphrodisiac, Astringent, Brain Tonic, Cardiac Tonic, Deobstruent, Digestive, Emmenagogue, Exhilarant, Expectorant, Fattening, General Tonic, Hepatoprotective, Nutritive, Sedative, Stomachic.
Indications
The indications of Pistacia vera Linn.'s Decoction(endocarp) are Pruritis, lice Infection, Hair Loss.
The indications of Pistacia vera Linn.'s Endocarp(chilka pista) are Dysentery, Diarrhoea, Vomiting, Stomatitis, Hiccough.
The indication of Pistacia vera Linn.'s Flower is Phlegmatic Affections.
The indications of Pistacia vera Linn.'s Fruit(nut) are Cardiac Weakness, Cough, Sexual Weakness, Nervous Disorders, Functional Weakness of Kidneys, Memory Impairment.
Contraindications
None recorded.
Temperament
The temperament of Pistacia vera Linn. is 2nd order, warm and dry.
Occurrence, Taste & Odor
Odor: The odor of Fruit(nut) of Pistacia vera Linn. is Aromatic.
Taste: Fruit(nut): sweet.
Dosage
| Part | Dose | Instructions |
|---|---|---|
| Whole Herb | 0.000 – 0.000 | N/A |
| Endocarp(chilka pista) | 2.000 – 5.000 g | N/A |
| Fruit(nut) | 6.000 – 12.000 g | N/A |
Available Brands
- ERQEMBERHamdard laboratories Waqf Pakistan
- HABB-E-MUMSIK TILAIHamdard laboratories Waqf Pakistan
- JAWARISH ANARAINHamdard laboratories Waqf Pakistan
- JAWARISH ANAREENQARSHI INDUSTRIES (PVT) LTD
- LABOOB KABIRQARSHI INDUSTRIES (PVT) LTD
- LABOOB KHAS JAWAHAR WALAQARSHI INDUSTRIES (PVT) LTD
- LABOOB-E-KABIR MUQQUAWIE BAHHamdard laboratories Waqf Pakistan
- MAJOON ARD KHURMAQARSHI INDUSTRIES (PVT) LTD
- MAJUN ARAD KHURMAHamdard laboratories Waqf Pakistan
- MAJUN MUQAWWI MUMSIKHamdard laboratories Waqf Pakistan
- MAJUN SHABAB AWARHamdard laboratories Waqf Pakistan
- ROGHAN LABOOB-E-SABAAHamdard laboratories Waqf Pakistan
- SUPARIPAKHamdard laboratories Waqf Pakistan
Compound Preparations
Pistacia vera Linn. is used in the preparation of Arq Amber, Hab Amber Momiyiae, Hab Gule Pista, Halwai Gazar Maghz Sar-i-Kunjashkwala, Halwai-S'alab, Jawarish Amla, Jawarish Amla Ambari Ba Nuskha Kalan, Lubub Kabir, Lubub Saghir, Ma'jun Aard Khurma, Ma'jun Muqawwi Wa Mumsik, Ma'jun Murawweh ul-Arwah, Ma'jun Panba Dana, Ma'jun Raig Mahi, Ma'jun Sangdana Murgh, Ma'jun Supari , Mufarreh Dilkusha, Muffareh Azam, Qurs Tabashir qabiz, Roghan Lubub Suba, Roghan Pista.
Substitutes
The substitutes of Pistacia vera Linn. are Juglans regia Linn., Prunus amygdalus Batsch., Prunus amygdalus Batsch. (Oil).
Active Constituents
The active constituents of Pistacia vera Linn.'s Fruit(nut) are Anacardic Acid, Ascorbic Acid, Calcium, Carbohydrates, Carotene, Iron, Nicotinic Acid, Pectin, Phosphorus, Proteins, Riboflavin, Salicylic Acid, Shikimic Acid, Tannin.
The active constituents of Pistacia vera Linn.'s Galls are Resin+Oleo-Resin [7%], Tannin [45%].
Antidotes
The antidotes of Pistacia vera Linn. are Pistacia lentiscus Linn., Prunus armeniaca Linn., Prunus domestica Linn., Sikanjibin, Vinegar.
Toxicity
Currently no Toxicity information is available for Pistacia vera Linn.. (work in progress)