Tamarix dioica Roxb. ex Roth.
Tamarix dioica Roxb. ex Roth. is also known as Tamarix articulata Wall.non Vahl. , Tamarix gallica Wight non Linn., Tamarix longe-pedunculata Blatt. belongs to Tamaricaceae family.
The Arabic names for this herb are Bigm Atal, Turfa.
The English names for this herb are Tamarisk, Tamarix.
The Urdu names for this herb are Gaz, Gazkera, Jhao, Kirvi, Kohr-a-Gaz, Lai jo Wann, Pilchi, Tarfa.
Description
Tamarix dioica Roxb. ex Roth.. Shrub or under-sized tree with reddish bark, entirely glabrous. Leaves vaginate, abruptly acuminate with broad whitish margin. Plants dioecious. Flowers purple or purplish pink, sub-sessile. Male racemes 3-8 cm long, 7-8 mm broad, compact, female raceme as long as male raceme or long, 3-5 mm broad
Pharmacological Actions
The pharmacological actions of Tamarix dioica Roxb. ex Roth.'s Bark are Bitter, Tonic.
The pharmacological actions of Tamarix dioica Roxb. ex Roth. are Aperient, Astringent, Bitter, Blood Purifier, Carminative, Diuretic, Hepatoprotective, Resolvent, Tonic.
The pharmacological actions of Tamarix dioica Roxb. ex Roth.'s Leaves are Carminative, Vulnerary.
The pharmacological actions of Tamarix dioica Roxb. ex Roth.'s Leaves (burnt into ash) are Carminative, Diuretic, Hepatoprotective, Resolvent, Vulnerary.
The pharmacological actions of Tamarix dioica Roxb. ex Roth.'s Manna are Aperient, Detergent, Expectorant.
Indications
The indications of Tamarix dioica Roxb. ex Roth.'s Bark are Cough, Pectoral Affections, Dysentery, Piles, Diarrhoea, Ulcers, Anal Fissures.
The indication of Tamarix dioica Roxb. ex Roth.'s Decoction (root) is Leprosy.
The indications of Tamarix dioica Roxb. ex Roth. are Spleen Troubles, Leucorrhoea.
The indications of Tamarix dioica Roxb. ex Roth.'s Galls are Leucorrhoea, Piles, Ulcers, Diarrhoea, Dysentery, Cough, Spleen Troubles, Leucoderma, Inflammations.
The indications of Tamarix dioica Roxb. ex Roth.'s Leaves are Gums Weakness, Toothache.
The indications of Tamarix dioica Roxb. ex Roth.'s Leaves (burnt into ash) are Jaundice, Infectious Hepatitis, Liver Disorders.
Contraindications
None recorded.
Temperament
The temperaments of Tamarix dioica Roxb. ex Roth. are 1st order, cold, 2nd order, dry.
Occurrence, Taste & Odor
Taste: Sour,Bitterish.
Dosage
| Part | Dose | Instructions |
|---|---|---|
| Whole Herb | 5.000 – 7.000 g | N/A |
| Leaves (burnt into ash) | 0.000 – 0.000 | N/A |
Available Brands
- ICTERENEHamdard laboratories Waqf Pakistan
Compound Preparations
Tamarix dioica Roxb. ex Roth. is used in the preparation of Dawai Gharghara, Dawai Khas, Hab Paichish, Ma'jun Chobgazwali, Ma'jun Kalan, Safuf Chob Gazwala, Safuf S'alab, Zarur-e-Mujaffif.
Substitutes
The substitutes of Tamarix dioica Roxb. ex Roth. are Punica granatum Linn. (Flower), Tamarix aphylla Linn..
Active Constituents
The active constituents of Tamarix dioica Roxb. ex Roth. are Kaempferide, Quercetin, Tamarixetin, Tannin.
The active constituent of Tamarix dioica Roxb. ex Roth.'s Galls is Tannic Acid.
The active constituents of Tamarix dioica Roxb. ex Roth.'s Gum are Cane Sugar, Dextrin, Inverted Sugar (Levulose,Glucose), Water.
The active constituents of Tamarix dioica Roxb. ex Roth.'s Leaves (burnt into ash) are Calcium, Cobalt, Iron, Magnesium, Organic Matter, Sodium Chloride, Sulphate.
Antidotes
The antidotes of Tamarix dioica Roxb. ex Roth. are Oils, Apis mellifera L. (Honey).
Toxicity
Currently no Toxicity information is available for Tamarix dioica Roxb. ex Roth.. (work in progress)