Plantago ovata Forssk.
Plantago ovata Forssk. is also known as Plantago decumbens Forssk., Plantago ispaghula Roxb. belongs to Plantaginaceae family.
The Arabic name for this herb is Lisan al-Hamal.
The English names for this herb are Blond Psyllium, Plantain, Psyllium Husk, Spogel.
The Urdu names for this herb are Barhang, Ispaghul, Ispango, Khardanick, Sangpara, Shkampara.
Description
Plantago ovata Forssk.. A stemless or sub-caulescent soft hairy or woolly annual herb. Leaves narrowly linear or filiform, entire or distantly toothed, flowers in cylindric or ovoid spikes; capsules ellipsoid, 8 mm long, obtuse, the upper half coming off as a blunt conical lid, membranous, glabrous; seeds ovoid-oblong, 3 mm long, boat-shaped, smooth, yellowish-brown
Pharmacological Actions
The pharmacological actions of Plantago ovata Forssk. are Anti-asthmatic, Anti-bilious, Anti-diarrhoeal, Anti-dysenteric, Anti-gonorrhoeal, Anti-hypertensive, Anti-inflammatory, Anti-rheumatic, Astringent, Bacteriostatic, Cooling , Demulcent, Diuretic, Emollient, Glutinous, Laxative, Local Anaesthetic, Lubricant, Refrigerant, Resolvent, Sedative, Tonic.
Indications
The indications of Plantago ovata Forssk.'s Decoction (seed) are Cough, Cold.
The indications of Plantago ovata Forssk.'s Husk are Intestinal Affections, Dysentery.
The indications of Plantago ovata Forssk.'s Infusion (seed) are Urethritis, Burning Sensation.
The indications of Plantago ovata Forssk.'s Seeds are Dysentery, Chronic Affection, Blood Ailments, Enteritis, Urethritis, Amoebic Dysentery, Bacillary Dysentery, Diarrhoea, Gonorrhoea, Inflammations, Catarrhal Affections, Dry Cough, Rheumatic Swellings, Fever, Biliousness, Thirst, Glandular Swellings, Laryngitis, Urinary Burning Sensation, Chronic Constipation.
Contraindications
None recorded.
Temperament
The temperament of Plantago ovata Forssk. is 2nd order, cold and moist.
Occurrence, Taste & Odor
Odor: The odor of Seeds of Plantago ovata Forssk. is Odourless.
Taste: Seeds: Tasteless,Mucilagenous.
Dosage
| Part | Dose | Instructions |
|---|---|---|
| Whole Herb | 0.000 – 0.000 | N/A |
| Husk | 3.000 – 6.000 g | N/A |
| Seeds | 3.000 – 12.000 g | N/A |
Available Brands
- PURGITESynergic
- Sufoof zaryanHamdard laboratories Waqf Bangladesh
Compound Preparations
Plantago ovata Forssk. is used in the preparation of Dayaquza , Laooq Ab Naishakarwala, Laooq Biihdana, Marham Dakhliyun, Qurs Tabasheer Kafuri, Sherbet Arzani.
Substitutes
The substitute of Plantago ovata Forssk. is Pyrus cydonia Linn..
Active Constituents
The active constituents of Plantago ovata Forssk. are Aucubin, Benzoic Acid, Cinnamic Acid, Ferulic Acid, Fixed Oil, Fumaric Acid, Gentiosic Acid, Loliolide, Me Esters of 3,4-Dihydroxy Cinnamic Acid, Mucilage, P-Coumaric Acid, Pectic Acid, P-Hydroxybenzoic Acid, Proteins, Salicylic Acid, Starch, Syringic Acid, Tannin, Tyrosol ß-Ethanol, Vanillic Acid.
Antidotes
The antidote of Plantago ovata Forssk. is Sikanjibin [Should be prepared by lemon juice and honey.].
Toxicity
Currently no Toxicity information is available for Plantago ovata Forssk.. (work in progress)