Lacerta agilis L.
Lacerta agilis L. belongs to Lacertalia, Reptiles family.
The Arabic name for this herb is Samkatul Saida.
The English name for this herb is Sand Lizard.
The Urdu names for this herb are Raig Mahi, Samak al-Saida, Sumakat Saida.
Description
Lacerta agilis L.. A species of sand fish (Genus of Silver fish) with thorny spines, when dry the skeleton appears more like a fish without head and legs. Of light brown colour, about six inches in length and with darkish brown reticulations on back
Pharmacological Actions
The pharmacological actions of Lacerta agilis L. are Aphrodisiac, Nervine Tonic, Restorative, Stimulant.
Indications
The indications of Lacerta agilis L. are Seminal Debility, Chronic Respiratory Disorders, Loss of Libido, General Debility, Spermatorrhoea.
Contraindications
None recorded.
Temperament
The temperament of Lacerta agilis L. is 2nd order, warm and dry.
Occurrence, Taste & Odor
Taste: Unpleasant.
Dosage
| Part | Dose | Instructions |
|---|---|---|
| Whole Herb | 0.125 – 3.000 g | N/A |
Available Brands
- Libidex Hamdard laboratories Waqf Bangladesh
Compound Preparations
Lacerta agilis L. is used in the preparation of Lubub Al-Asrar, Lubub Kabir, Ma'jun Maurawweh ul-Arwah, Ma'jun Mobahee Antaki, Ma'jun Muqawwi Wa Mumsik, Ma'jun Raig Mahi.
Substitutes
The substitute of Lacerta agilis L. is Scilla serrata Forskal.
Active Constituents
No information regarding Lacerta agilis L.'s active constituent is currently available.
Antidotes
The antidotes of Lacerta agilis L. are Oils, Syrup (Vinegar+Honey), Zingiber officinale Roscoe.
Toxicity
Currently no Toxicity information is available for Lacerta agilis L.. (work in progress)