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Portulaca oleracea Linn.

Portulaca oleracea Linn.

Portulaca oleracea Linn. is also known as Portulaca oleracea var. erecta T. Dyer, Portulaca sativa Haw. belongs to Portulacaceae family.

The Arabic names for this herb are Baqla Hama, Bizr Khurfah, Rajla .

The English name for this herb is Purslane.

The Urdu names for this herb are Kharfah, Kulfa, Rajlah.

Warning: In large doses it may cause toxic effects and even fatal to animals due to oxalic acid poisoning.Excessive use may exert harmful effects on stomach,spleen and eye sight.

Description

Portulaca oleracea Linn.. A succulent erect or prostrate annual herb, with green or purple stem; Nodes not pilose. Leaves cuneate, oblong, 0.64-3.81 cm long. Flower small, sessile, attached to the leaves, borne in clusters of 3-5. Petals 5, sty 3-8 fid

Pharmacological Actions

The pharmacological actions of Portulaca oleracea Linn. are Alterative, Anthelmintic, Anti-bilious, Anti-diabetic, Anti-dysenteric, Anti-gonorrhoeal, Anti-gout, Anti-haemorrhagic, Anti-inflammatory, Anti-rheumatic, Anti-scorbutic, Anti-tuberculosis, Astringent, Cardiac Tonic, Demulcent, Diuretic, Emollient, Hepatoprotective, Mild Antispasmodic, Refrigerant, Sedative.

The pharmacological actions of Portulaca oleracea Linn.'s Seeds are Alterative, Astringent, Demulcent, Diuretic, Emollient, Refrigerant, Sedative.

Indications

Contraindications

None recorded.

Temperament

The temperament of Portulaca oleracea Linn. is 2nd order, cold and moist.

Occurrence, Taste & Odor

Taste: Mild Acid.

Dosage

PartDoseInstructions
Whole Herb0.000 – 0.000 N/A
Leaves Extract6.000 – 10.000 mlN/A
Seeds3.000 – 5.000 gN/A

Available Brands

Compound Preparations

Portulaca oleracea Linn. is used in the preparation of Arq Maul Jubn, Arq Shir Murakkab, Banadiq al-Bazur, Dawau; Misk Barid Sada, Dawaul Misk Har Sada, Dawaul Misk mo'tadil jawahardar, Dawaul Misk Mo'tadil Sada, Hab Jadwar, Hab Zehar Mohra, Jawarish Zarishk, Laooq Ab Naishakarwala, Lubub Barid, Ma'jun Hamal Ambari Alvi Khani, Ma'jun Kalan, Mufarreh Barid, Mufarreh Barid Sada, Mufarreh Dilkusha, Naushadaroo-i-Lului, Qurs Kaknaj, Qurs Sartan, Qurs Ziabitus, Safuf Khas, Safuf Muhafez Janeen, Safuf Tabashir, Shrebet Zufa Murakkab, Tiryaq-i-Masana.

Substitutes

The substitute of Portulaca oleracea Linn. is Plantago ovata Forssk..

Active Constituents

The active constituents of Portulaca oleracea Linn. are Alkaloids, Ascorbic Acid, Calcium, Carotene, Catechol, Copper, Dihydroxyphenyl Alanine(L-Dopa), Dopamine, Glycosides, Iron, L-Noradrenaline, Nicotinic Acid, Oleanacins I, Oleanacins II, Omega-3-Fatty Acids, Oxalates, Oxalic Acid, P-Noradrenaline, Potassium, Riboflavin, Sodium, ß-Sitosterol, Sulphur, Thiamine, Volatile Oil.

Antidotes

The antidotes of Portulaca oleracea Linn. are Mentha piperita Linn., Sugar.

Toxicity

Currently no Toxicity information is available for Portulaca oleracea Linn.. (work in progress)