Magnesium Carbonate

The Arabic name for this herb is Magnesia Fahmi.

The English names for this herb are Carbonate of magnesium, Magnesite.

The Urdu name for this herb is Magnesia Fahmi.

Warning: May also produce toxic effects as in case of intravenous administration of magnesium sulfate may cause flushing of the skin, thirst hypertention, blocking of neuromuscular transmission wih losses of reflexes and respiratory depression.

Description

Magnesium Carbonate. Obtained from natural deposits (MgCO2) which is calcined at high temperature to drive off moisture and carbon dioxide before being used as refractory. But for medicinal purposes it is hydrated (thus identified as hydrated basic magnesium carbonate). Being very light powder, insoluble in water and alcohol

Pharmacological Actions

The pharmacological actions of Magnesium Carbonate are Antacid, Laxative.

Indications

None recorded.

Contraindications

None recorded.

Temperament

The temperament of Magnesium Carbonate is 3rd order, warm and dry.

Occurrence, Taste & Odor

Odor: The odor of Magnesium Carbonate is Odourless.

Taste: Tasteless.

Dosage

Part	Dose	Instructions
Whole Herb	250.000 – 500.000 mg	N/A

Available Brands

GINSOVIT (CAPSULES)QARSHI INDUSTRIES (PVT) LTD
JAWARISH MASTAGI SADAHamdard laboratories Waqf Pakistan
MIFTAHamdard laboratories Waqf Pakistan

Compound Preparations

Magnesium Carbonate is used in the preparation of Dawa-i-Subuk, Qurs Alkali, Qurs Bandish Khun, Qurs Gulnar.

Substitutes

The substitutes of Magnesium Carbonate are Plantago ovata Forssk. (Husk) [Used for temporary relief.], Sodium borate.

Active Constituents

No information regarding Magnesium Carbonate's active constituent is currently available.

Antidotes

The antidotes of Magnesium Carbonate are Cochlospermum religiosum (L.) Alston, Acacia arabica (Lam.) Willd. (Gum).

Toxicity

Currently no Toxicity information is available for Magnesium Carbonate. (work in progress)