Trapa bispinosa Roxb.
Trapa bispinosa Roxb. is also known as Trapa natans Linn. var. bispinosa{Roxb.} Makino belongs to Onagraceae, Trapaceae family.
The Arabic name for this herb is Joz Al-Qastal.
The English names for this herb are Singhara Nut, Water Chestnut.
The Urdu names for this herb are Gaonri, Kesru, Pani-Phal, Singhara.
Description
Trapa bispinosa Roxb.. A very variable, handsome, rooted aquatic herb. Stems long, flexuous, ascending in water. Leaves floating, crowned at the upper parts of stems, appearing as rosettes, rhomboidal, lower surface reddish-purple to green and upper green. Flowers white(140). Fruits green(52), bony, turbinate, 2-4 cm long and broad, 4-angled, 2 opposite angles each with a scabrous spine, 2 other spines sometimes obsolete, indehiscent, 1-seeded, seed white and starchy{140). The dried fruit deprived of husk is dull brown externally and white within. On section it is hard and brittle.
Pharmacological Actions
The pharmacological actions of Trapa bispinosa Roxb.'s Fruit are Anti-bilious, Anti-diarrhoeal, Anti-pyretic, Aphrodisiac, Appetizer, Astringent, Cooling , Flatulent, Nerve Stimulant, Nutritive, Styptic, Tonic.
Indications
The indications of Trapa bispinosa Roxb.'s Fruit are Biliousness, Bronchitis, Lumbago, Nervous Debility, Thirst, Seminal Weakness, Pain, General Debility, Leucorrhoea, Diarrhoea, Sore Throat, Dryness of Lungs, Dryness of Pharynx, Dryness of Genito-Urinary Organs, Chronic Fever, Vaginal Discharges, Bad Teeth.
Contraindications
None recorded.
Temperament
The temperament of Trapa bispinosa Roxb.'s Fruit(dried) is cold and dry.
The temperament of Trapa bispinosa Roxb.'s Fruit(fresh) is Cold and moist.
Occurrence, Taste & Odor
Taste: Fruit: Tasteless,Slightly Sweetish.
Dosage
| Part | Dose | Instructions |
|---|---|---|
| Whole Herb | 0.000 – 0.000 | N/A |
| Fruit | 3.000 – 12.000 g | N/A |
| Fruit(dried) | 0.000 – 0.000 | N/A |
| Fruit(fresh) | 0.000 – 0.000 | N/A |
Available Brands
- MAJOON ARD KHURMAQARSHI INDUSTRIES (PVT) LTD
- MAJOON MUGHALIZ JAWAHAR WALIQARSHI INDUSTRIES (PVT) LTD
- MAJUN ARAD KHURMAHamdard laboratories Waqf Pakistan
- MAJUN JIRYAN KHASHamdard laboratories Waqf Pakistan
- NISAHamdard laboratories Waqf Pakistan
Compound Preparations
Trapa bispinosa Roxb. is used in the preparation of Halwai-Supari Pak, Ma'jun Aard Khurma, Ma'jun Jiryan Khas, Safuf Kalan.
Substitutes
The substitute of Trapa bispinosa Roxb. is Starch [From other natural sources.].
Active Constituents
The active constituents of Trapa bispinosa Roxb. are Manganese, Starch.
Antidotes
The antidotes of Trapa bispinosa Roxb. are Piper nigrum Linn., Sodium Chloride, Sugar.
Toxicity
Currently no Toxicity information is available for Trapa bispinosa Roxb.. (work in progress)