Asphaltum
The Arabic names for this herb are Hajral Moosa, Hijaral Moosa.
The English names for this herb are Asphalt, Bituminous Substance , Mastic Asphalt.
The Urdu names for this herb are Kamaru, Silajit.
Description
Asphaltum. Silajit is a blackish-brown exudation from steep rocks of different formations. It exudes from the rocks of mountains in summer season due to strong heat of the sun(186). It is also regarded as a tar formed in the earth from the decomposition of vegetable substances mixed with inorganic matter, or ejected out matter of rocks during hot weather in the lower Himalayas.
Pharmacological Actions
The pharmacological actions of Asphaltum are Alterative tonic, Anodyne, Anti-phlegmatic, Anti-phlegmatic expectorant, Anti-phlogistic, Anti-septic, Cholagogue, Disinfectant, Diuretic, Lithontriptic, Local Antiseptic, Mild Laxative, Respiratory Stimulant.
Indications
The indications of Asphaltum are Dysmenorrhoea, Fractured Bones, Jaundice, Insanity, Nervous Disorder, Urine Incontinence, Bruises, Chest Complaints, Phthisis, Diabetes, Tuberculosis, Bone Weakness, Renal Calculi, Worms, Elephantiasis, Skin Parasitic Diseases, Anorexia, General Debility, Piles, Spermatorrhoea, Dyspepsia, Anaemia, Sexual Debility, Sprains, Amenorrhoea, Scrofula, Gonorrhoea, Rheumatic Pain, Spleen Enlargement, Chronic Bronchitis, Epilepsy, Hysteria, Gall Calculi, Menorrhagia.
Contraindications
None recorded.
Temperament
The temperament of Asphaltum is 2nd order, warm and dry.
Occurrence, Taste & Odor
Odor: The odor of Asphaltum is Cows stale urine-like.
Taste: Bitter.
Dosage
| Part | Dose | Instructions |
|---|---|---|
| Whole Herb | 2.000 – 4.000 mg | N/A |
Available Brands
- ASPHATONQARSHI INDUSTRIES (PVT) LTD
- FRODEXHamdard laboratories Waqf Bangladesh
- HAB AZARAQIQARSHI INDUSTRIES (PVT) LTD
- HAB-E-AMBER MOMIAIQARSHI INDUSTRIES (PVT) LTD
- HABB-E-MUMSIK TILAIHamdard laboratories Waqf Pakistan
- JAWAHAR MOHRA KHASQARSHI INDUSTRIES (PVT) LTD
- MUMSIK TALAIQARSHI INDUSTRIES (PVT) LTD
- NEOBAHamdard laboratories Waqf Pakistan
- ZUBEXQARSHI INDUSTRIES (PVT) LTD
Compound Preparations
Asphaltum is used in the preparation of Dawa-i-Sandal, Hab Mumsik, Safuf Kushta Qalai.
Substitutes
No information regarding Asphaltum's substitute is currently available.
Active Constituents
No information regarding Asphaltum's active constituent is currently available.
Antidotes
The antidote of Asphaltum is Milk.
Toxicity
Currently no Toxicity information is available for Asphaltum. (work in progress)