Raphanus sativus Linn.
Raphanus sativus Linn. belongs to Cruciferae family.
The Arabic names for this herb are Bizr Fijl, Fijl.
The English names for this herb are Garden Radish, Radish.
The Urdu names for this herb are Muli, Turb.
Description
Raphanus sativus Linn.. An annual or biennial bristly herb with a white or brightly coloured tuberous tap root. Stem simple or branched, erect, 20-100 cm. Basal leaves long, lyrately pinnate or pinnatisect, coarsely toothed, cauline leaves simple, linear. Flowers in long terminal racemes, usually white or lilac with purple veins. Fruits inflated, 25-90 mm long with a long tapering beak, hardly or irregularly constricted and filled inside with white pith between the seeds. Seeds 2-8, globose, yellow or brown
Pharmacological Actions
The pharmacological actions of Raphanus sativus Linn. are Anthelmintic, Anti-scorbutic, Carminative, Digestive, Diuretic, Emmenagogue, Expectorant, Resolvent of Inflammations, Stomachic.
The pharmacological action of Raphanus sativus Linn.'s Flower is Cholagogue.
The pharmacological actions of Raphanus sativus Linn.'s Seeds are Bacteriostatic, Detersive, Emetic.
Indications
The indication of Raphanus sativus Linn.'s Juice is Earache.
The indications of Raphanus sativus Linn.'s Leaves are Asthma, Dysentery, Cough, Lumbago, Oliguria, Edema, Diarrhoea, Malnutrition, Tympanites of Abdomen.
The indications of Raphanus sativus Linn.'s Root are Gastric Pains, Scalds, Bruises, Kidney Disorders, Cholera, Piles, Dyspepsia, Dropsy, Amenorrhoea, Dysuria, Burns, Syphilis, Rheumatism, Leprosy, Inflammations, Tumors, Hiccough, Cardiac Disorders, Liver Disorders, Strangury, Gall Bladder Diseases, Fetid Feet.
The indications of Raphanus sativus Linn.'s Seeds are Spleen Paralysis, Edema, Dysentery, Diarrhoea, Asthma, Freckles, Lumbago, Oliguria, Eruptive Fevers, Tympanites of Abdomen, Malnutrition, Cough.
Contraindications
None recorded.
Temperament
The temperaments of Raphanus sativus Linn.'s Root are 2nd order, dry, 1st order, warm.
The temperaments of Raphanus sativus Linn.'s Seeds are 2nd order, dry, 3rd order , warm.
Occurrence, Taste & Odor
Odor: The odor of Root of Raphanus sativus Linn. is Pungent.
Taste: Root: Sharp,Sweet,Irritative.
Dosage
| Part | Dose | Instructions |
|---|---|---|
| Whole Herb | 0.000 – 0.000 | N/A |
| Juice | 4.000 – 6.000 g | N/A |
| Root | 0.000 – 0.000 | N/A |
| Root (salt) | 0.500 – 1.500 g | N/A |
| Seeds | 1.000 – 2.000 g | N/A |
Available Brands
- BonjigarHerbion Pakistan Pvt Ltd.
- LABOOB KABIRQARSHI INDUSTRIES (PVT) LTD
- LABOOB KHAS JAWAHAR WALAQARSHI INDUSTRIES (PVT) LTD
- LABOOB-E-KABIR MUQQUAWIE BAHHamdard laboratories Waqf Pakistan
- PILEEN TABLETSQARSHI INDUSTRIES (PVT) LTD
- PILES X-OILQARSHI INDUSTRIES (PVT) LTD
- QURS SAFUF-UL-IMLAHamdard laboratories Waqf Pakistan
- ROGHAN-E-SAMAAT KUSHAHamdard laboratories Waqf Pakistan
Compound Preparations
Raphanus sativus Linn. is used in the preparation of Dawa-i-Sang, Ghaza-i-Husn Afza, Hab Khubs Al-Hadid, Kushta Hajr al-Yahud, Kushta Sang Sarimahi, Lubub Kabir, Ma'jun Maurawweh ul-Arwah, Ma'jun Mubahee Antaki, Ma'jun Panba Dana, Ma'jun Raig Mahi, Roghan Turb, Sherbet Mudir .
Substitutes
The substitute of Raphanus sativus Linn. is Brassica napus Linn. (Root).
The substitute of Raphanus sativus Linn.'s Seeds is Brassica campestris Linn..
Active Constituents
The active constituents of Raphanus sativus Linn. are Ascorbic Acid, Enzymes, Machrolysin, Methyl Mercaptan, Raphanin, Sulphoraphene.
Antidotes
The antidotes of Raphanus sativus Linn. are Carum carvi Linn., Sodium Chloride, Apis mellifera L. (Honey).
Toxicity
Currently no Toxicity information is available for Raphanus sativus Linn.. (work in progress)