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Sisymbrium irio Linn.

Sisymbrium irio Linn.

Sisymbrium irio Linn. belongs to Cruciferae family.

The Arabic names for this herb are Jalijan, Khakshi, Khubba.

The English names for this herb are Hedge Mustard, London Rocket.

The Urdu names for this herb are Khaksi, Khaksir, Khub Kalan, Shaba.

Warning: In large doses it may cause headache.

Description

Sisymbrium irio Linn.. An annual or biennial herb, 90 cm tall; leaves runcinate or pinnatifid, lobes un-auricled, terminal large; flowers minute, yellow, in racemes; siliquae 3-5 cm long, slender, erect; seeds ovoid, reddish or yellow-brown, 1.3 mm; mucilaginous when wet

Pharmacological Actions

The pharmacological actions of Sisymbrium irio Linn. are Anti-asthmatic, Anti-bacterial, Anti-cholera, Anti-emetic, Anti-inflammatory, Anti-phlogistic, Anti-pyretic, Anti-scorbutic, Anti-tussive, Aphrodisiac, Cardiotonic, Deobstruent, Diuretic, Expectorant, Febrifuge, Hepatoprotective, Lubricant, Restorative, Rubefacient, Stimulant, Stomachic.

The pharmacological actions of Sisymbrium irio Linn.'s Seeds are Fattening, Restorative.

Indications

The indications of Sisymbrium irio Linn. are Fever, Measles, Thirst, Hoarseness, Cough, Cholera, Tuberculosis, Small Pox, Asthma, Boils, Vomiting, Inflammed Swelling.

The indications of Sisymbrium irio Linn.'s Seeds are Cough, Chest Debility, Vomiting, Asthma, Cholera, Fever, Hoarseness, Vocal Organ Debility.

Contraindications

None recorded.

Temperament

The temperament of Sisymbrium irio Linn. is 2nd order, warm and moist.

Occurrence, Taste & Odor

Taste: Seeds: Hot,Sharp.

Dosage

PartDoseInstructions
Whole Herb5.000 – 7.000 gN/A
Seeds0.000 – 0.000 0N/A

Available Brands

Compound Preparations

Sisymbrium irio Linn. is used in the preparation of Sherbet Khakshi.

Substitutes

The substitutes of Sisymbrium irio Linn. are Artemisia absinthium Linn., Cheiranthus cheiri Linn., Swertia chirata Buch. & Ham., Volutarella divaricata Benth.

The substitute of Sisymbrium irio Linn.'s Seeds is Hyoscyamus niger Linn. (Flowers with Branches).

Active Constituents

The active constituents of Sisymbrium irio Linn. are Ascorbic Acid, Calcium, Carbohydrates, Cholesterol, Fatty Acids, Iron, Isorhamnetin, Oil, Phosphorus, Proteins, ß-Carotene.

Antidotes

The antidotes of Sisymbrium irio Linn.'s Seeds are Anise oil, Atropa belladona Linn. var minor Dunal., Hyoscyamus niger Linn. (Dried and Fersh Leaves).

The antidote of Sisymbrium irio Linn. is Cochlospermum religiosum (L.) Alston.

Toxicity

Currently no Toxicity information is available for Sisymbrium irio Linn.. (work in progress)