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.
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
The indications of Portulaca oleracea Linn. are Hemoptysis, Biliousness, Scurvy, Thirst, Kidney Disorders, Micturition, Low Fever, Dysentery, Piles, Asthma, Diarrhoea, Vomiting, Liver Obstructions, Ulcers, Dysuria, Gonorrhoea, Inflammations, Headache, Tape Worms, Liver Debility, Liver Disorders, Spleen Disorders, Sore Nipples, Mouth Ulcers, Tuberculosis, Hematuria.
The indications of Portulaca oleracea Linn.'s Leaves are Mouth Thrush, Swelling, Scalds, Stomatitis, Erysipelas.
Contraindications
None recorded.
Temperament
The temperament of Portulaca oleracea Linn. is 2nd order, cold and moist.
Occurrence, Taste & Odor
Taste: Mild Acid.
Dosage
| Part | Dose | Instructions |
|---|---|---|
| Whole Herb | 0.000 – 0.000 | N/A |
| Leaves Extract | 6.000 – 10.000 ml | N/A |
| Seeds | 3.000 – 5.000 g | N/A |
Available Brands
- DAWA-UL-MISK (Motadil Jawahirdar)Hamdard laboratories Waqf Pakistan
- DAWA-UL-MISK MUTADIL (SADA)QARSHI INDUSTRIES (PVT) LTD
- DAWA-UL-MISK MUTADIL JAWAHAR WALIQARSHI INDUSTRIES (PVT) LTD
- HABB-E-JADWARHamdard laboratories Waqf Pakistan
- KHAMEERA MARVAREED KHASQARSHI INDUSTRIES (PVT) LTD
- LABOOB BARD NUQARIQARSHI INDUSTRIES (PVT) LTD
- LABOOB-E-BARIDHamdard laboratories Waqf Pakistan
- MUFARREH SHAIKH-UR-RAEESHamdard laboratories Waqf Pakistan
- MUFARREH YAQUTI MOTADILHamdard laboratories Waqf Pakistan
- THANDAKQARSHI INDUSTRIES (PVT) LTD
- TIRYAQ-E-FISHARHamdard laboratories Waqf Pakistan
- TIRYAQ-E-MASANAHamdard laboratories Waqf Pakistan
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)