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Peucedanum grande C.B. Clarke

Peucedanum grande C.B. Clarke

Peucedanum grande C.B. Clarke belongs to Apiaceae, Umbelliferae family.

The Arabic names for this herb are Jariatah, Jarif, Tukhm Gazar Dashti.

The English name for this herb is Wild Carrot.

The Urdu names for this herb are Buphali, Doqu, Duku, Jangli Gaajar, Raaghbel.

Warning: Excessive use regarded as harmful for warm temperament individuals.

Description

Peucedanum grande C.B. Clarke. A succulent herb, about a metre or more in height. Roots large, perennial, stem fistular, emitting a strong scent on crushing, leaves pinnate or bipinnate, mostly radical; flowers yellow in compound umbels, fruits (mericarps) obovate or broadly elliptical, 10-13 mm long, narrowly winged, reddish yellow

Pharmacological Actions

The pharmacological actions of Peucedanum grande C.B. Clarke are Anthelmintic, Anti-flatulent, Anti-inflammatory, Aphrodisiac, Aromatic, Carminative, Deobstruent, Diaphoretic, Diuretic, Emmenagogue, Expectorant, Flavouring Agent, Lithontriptic, Resolvent, Stimulant, Stomachic, Tonic, Vermicidal, Vermifuge.

The pharmacological actions of Peucedanum grande C.B. Clarke's Fruit are Aphrodisiac, Stomachic.

Indications

The indications of Peucedanum grande C.B. Clarke are Phlegmatic Cough, Amenorrhoea, Intestinal Affections, Retention of urine, Gastric Affections.

The indications of Peucedanum grande C.B. Clarke's Fruit are Stomach Debility, Flatulence.

The indications of Peucedanum grande C.B. Clarke's Seeds are Kidney Stones, Gastric Disorders, Pleurisy, Liver Affections, Bladder Stones, Stomach Affections, Intestinal Disorders, Cough, Ascites.

Contraindications

None recorded.

Temperament

The temperament of Peucedanum grande C.B. Clarke is 3rd order, warm and dry.

Occurrence, Taste & Odor

Odor: The odor of Peucedanum grande C.B. Clarke is Aromatic.

Taste: Pungent,Sharp.

Dosage

PartDoseInstructions
Whole Herb3.000 – 5.000 gN/A

Available Brands

Compound Preparations

No Compound Preparation information is available for Peucedanum grande C.B. Clarke.

Substitutes

The substitute of Peucedanum grande C.B. Clarke is Apium graveolens Linn. (Seeds).

Active Constituents

The active constituents of Peucedanum grande C.B. Clarke are 5-Geranoxypsoralen, Camphene, Columbianadin, Essential Oil, Geraniolorin, Imperatorin, Isoimperatorin.

Antidotes

The antidotes of Peucedanum grande C.B. Clarke are Acacia arabica (Lam.) Willd. (Gum), Cochlospermum religiosum (L.) Alston (Gum).

Toxicity

Currently no Toxicity information is available for Peucedanum grande C.B. Clarke. (work in progress)