Plumbago zeylanica Linn.
Plumbago zeylanica Linn. is also known as Plumbago rosea Linn. belongs to Plumbaginaceae family.
The Arabic names for this herb are Askankandi, Askanlandi , Shetraj .
The English name for this herb is Lead Wort.
The Urdu names for this herb are Cheeta, Chitrak, Chitraka.
Description
Plumbago zeylanica Linn.. A perennial, sub-scandant shrub; leaves ovate, glabrous; flowers white, in elongated spikes; capsules oblong, pointed, contained in viscid glandular persistent calyx.
Pharmacological Actions
The pharmacological actions of Plumbago zeylanica Linn. are Abortifacient, Anti-arthritic, Anti-diarrhoeal, Anti-haemorrhagic, Anti-inflammatory, Anti-Periodic, Anti-phlegmatic, Anti-pruritic, Anti-septic, Aphrodisiac, Appetizer, Carminative, Counter-Irritant, Detergent, Detersive, Diaphoretic, Digestive, Diuretic, Emmenagogue, Expectorant, Germicidal, Irritant, Nervine Stimulant, Refrigerant, Resolvent, Rubefacient, Sudorific, Vesicant.
Indications
The indications of Plumbago zeylanica Linn.'s Bark are Scabies, Intermittent Fever, Chronic Rheumatism, Skin Diseases, Leucorrhoea, Piles, Dyspepsia, Diarrhoea, Muscular Rheumatism, Flatulence, Rheumatic Pain, Spleen Enlargement, Epilepsy, Leprosy, Hysteria, Paraplegia, Anasarca, Abscesses, Periodic Fever, Mania, Unhealthy Ulcer, Painful Affections of Joints.
The indications of Plumbago zeylanica Linn.'s Milky Juice are Unhealthy Ulcer, Liver Affections, Scabies, Ascites.
The indications of Plumbago zeylanica Linn.'s Root are Flatulence, Scabies, Leucorrhoea, Skin Diseases, Rheumatic Pain, Piles, Dyspepsia, Unhealthy Ulcer, Plague, Phlegmatic Affections, Leprosy, Nervous Affections, Painful Affections of Joints, Sexual Weakness, Splenomegaly, Weak Digestion, Enlarged Spleen.
The indication of Plumbago zeylanica Linn.'s Tincture(root) is Fever.
Contraindications
None recorded.
Temperament
The temperament of Plumbago zeylanica Linn. is 3rd order, warm and dry.
Occurrence, Taste & Odor
Odor: The odor of Plumbago zeylanica Linn. is Disagreeable.
Taste: Bitter,Sharp.
Dosage
| Part | Dose | Instructions |
|---|---|---|
| Whole Herb | 1.000 – 3.000 mg | N/A |
Available Brands
- GastolAshraf laboratories (Pvt) Ltd.
- HABOOB MUQUAWWI-E-MAIDAHamdard laboratories Waqf Pakistan
- MAJOON KHABS-UL-HADEEDQARSHI INDUSTRIES (PVT) LTD
- MAJOON PHILASPHAQARSHI INDUSTRIES (PVT) LTD
- MAJOON SURANJANQARSHI INDUSTRIES (PVT) LTD
- MAJUN FILASFAHamdard laboratories Waqf Pakistan
- MAJUN SURANJANHamdard laboratories Waqf Pakistan
Compound Preparations
Plumbago zeylanica Linn. is used in the preparation of Anqaruya-i-Kabir, Hab Ashkhar, Itrifal Aftimun, Itrifal Ghudaddi, Jawarish Shahr yaran, Ma'jun Baladur, Ma'jun Filasfa, Ma'jun Finjnosh, Ma'jun Jograj Gugal, Ma'jun Juzam, Ma'jun Kalkalanj, Ma'jun Khubs al-Hadid, Ma'jun Raig Mahi, Ma'jun Suranjan.
Substitutes
The substitutes of Plumbago zeylanica Linn. are Curcuma zedoaria Rosc., Rubia cordifolia Linn..
Active Constituents
The active constituents of Plumbago zeylanica Linn. are Catechol, Isozeylanone, Plumbagin, ß-Sitosterol, Tannin, Zeylanone.
Antidotes
The antidotes of Plumbago zeylanica Linn. are Pistacia lentiscus Linn., Acacia arabica (Lam.) Willd. (Gum).
Toxicity
Currently no Toxicity information is available for Plumbago zeylanica Linn.. (work in progress)