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Punica granatum Linn.

Punica granatum Linn.

Punica granatum Linn. belongs to Punicaceae family.

The Arabic names for this herb are Ruman Halwa , Ruman Hammaz , Ruman Murr, Rumman.

The English name for this herb is Pomegranate.

The Urdu names for this herb are Anar, Bidana, Darhoon Mitho.

Warning: In large doses decoction of bark or pelletierine may produce muscular weakness,sometimes dizziness.Also may produce mydriasis,amblyopia,vomiting,diarrhoea and extensive muscular weaknes followed by paralysis.Excessive use may cause flatulence and nausea.

Description

Punica granatum Linn.. A shrub or small tree, 5-10 m high. Bark smooth, dark grey; branchlets sometimes spiniscent; leaves 2.0-8.0 cm long, oblong or obovate, shining above; flowers usually scarlet red, sometimes yellow, 3.7-5.0 cm long and as much across, mostly solitary or 2-4 together; fruits globose, crowned by persistent calyx, with a coriaceous woody rind and an interior septate with membranous walls of the carpels each containing numerous seeds; seeds angular with a fleshy testa which is red, pink or whitish

Pharmacological Actions

The pharmacological actions of Punica granatum Linn. are Anthelmintic, Anti-bilious, Anti-diarrhoeal, Anti-dysenteric, Anti-emetic, Anti-haemorrhagic, Anti-hypertensive, Anti-nauseant, Antibiotic, Appetizer, Astringent, Cardiac Tonic, Desiccative, Diuretic, Liver Tonic, Ophthalmic Tonic, Refrigerant, Stomachic, Styptic.

Indications

The indications of Punica granatum Linn.'s Flower are Biliousness, Bleeding Gums, Sore Throat, Ulcers, Sore Eyes.

The indications of Punica granatum Linn.'s Juice are Liver Debility, Ophthalmic Disorders, Stomach Debility, Cardiac Debility, Cough.

The indications of Punica granatum Linn.'s Root are Colic, Tape Worms, Prolapsus Ani, Gum Affections, Piles.

The indications of Punica granatum Linn.'s Seeds are Constipation, Kidney Disorders, Liver Disorders.

The indications of Punica granatum Linn.'s Sour Fruit are Worm Malhumours, Chest Burning Sensation, Bleeding Gums, Fever, Cough, Nausea, Vomiting, Diarrhoea.

The indications of Punica granatum Linn.'s Sweet Fruit are Diarrhoea, Piles, Hemoptysis, Thirst, Tuberculosis, Haemorrhages.

The indications of Punica granatum Linn.'s Sweet Sour Fruit are Haemorrhages, Eye Complaints, Dysentery, Leucorrhoea, Fever, Jaundice, Hiccup, Bilious Vomiting, Tape Worms, Dyspepsia, Itching.

Contraindications

None recorded.

Temperament

The temperament of Punica granatum Linn. is 1st order, cold and moist.

Occurrence, Taste & Odor

Odor: The odor of Bark of Punica granatum Linn. is Unpleasant. The odor of Fruit of Punica granatum Linn. is Pleasant.

Taste: Bark: Bitter,Astringent, Fruit: Sweet and Sour.

Dosage

PartDoseInstructions
Whole Herb0.000 – 0.000 N/A
Fruit (sour)0.000 – 0.000 N/A
Fruit (sweet)0.000 – 0.000 N/A
Fruit (sweet,sour)0.000 – 0.000 N/A
Juice24.000 – 60.000 mlN/A
Seeds6.000 – 0.000 gN/A

Available Brands

Compound Preparations

Punica granatum Linn. is used in the preparation of Arq Amber, Hab Narkachur, Hab Shahiqa, Hab Sumaq, Halwai-S'alab, Jawarish Anarain, Jawarish Podinah, Khamira Abresham Hakim Arshad Wala, Qurs Gulnar, Qurs khruba, Qurs Tabashir qabiz, Rub-e-Anarain, Safuf Namak Shaikhur Rais, Sherbet Fawakih, Sunun Muqawwi Dandan, Sunun Supari, Sunun Zard.

Substitutes

The substitute of Punica granatum Linn. is [One variety for the other.].

The substitute of Punica granatum Linn.'s Sweet Fruit is Punica granatum Linn. (Sour Fruit).

Active Constituents

The active constituents of Punica granatum Linn. are Ascorbic Acid, Calcium, Carbohydrates, Carotene, Copper, Estrone, Fibre, Friedelin, Fructose, Glucose, Iron, Isopelletierine, Isoquercetin, Magnesium, Maltose, Mannitol, Methyl-Isopelletierine, Pectins, Pelletierine, Phosphorus, Potassium, Proteins, Pseudopelletierine, Sitosterol, Sorbitol, Sulphur, Tannin.

Antidotes

The antidotes of Punica granatum Linn. are Pistacia lentiscus Linn., Zingiber officinale Roscoe.

Toxicity

Currently no Toxicity information is available for Punica granatum Linn.. (work in progress)