Gossypium herbaceum Linn.
Gossypium herbaceum Linn. is also known as Gossypium obtusifolium Roxb., Gossypium wightianum Todaro belongs to Malvaceae family.
The Arabic names for this herb are Ainun, Habul Qatan, Shamiul Arab.
The English names for this herb are Common Cotton, Cotton, Cotton Seeds, Levant Cotton.
The Urdu names for this herb are Binola, Kapah, Kapas, Panbah Dana.
Description
Gossypium herbaceum Linn.. A small shrub, 70 cm to 2.5 m high, with thick and rigid stems; twigs and young leaves sparsely hairy, rarely glabrous; leaves flat, cleft upto half into 3-7 lobes; lobes ovate rotund, only slightly constricted at the base; bracteoles with 6-8 serrated teeth on the margin, broadly triangular, flaring widely from the flower or capsule, usually broader than long; flowers medium sized, yellow with purple centre, rarely white; capsules rounded, rarely with prominent shoulders, beaked, with smooth surface and very few oil glands 3-4 locular, opening slightly when ripe; seeds usually with two coats of hairs; lint hairs white, grey or red-brown in colour and fuzz hairs nearly of the same colour and distributed uniformly, over the seed
Pharmacological Actions
The pharmacological actions of Gossypium herbaceum Linn. are Analgesic, Anti-bilious, Anti-pyretic, Anti-rheumatic, Aphrodisiac, Cleansing Agent, Desiccative, Detersive, Emmenagogue, Emollient for Chest, Exhilarant, Expectorant, Fattening, Galactagogue, Lactagogue, Male Contraceptive, Oxytocic, Purgative, Semenagogue, Smooth Muscles Stimulant.
The pharmacological actions of Gossypium herbaceum Linn.'s Flower are Anti-constipative, Anti-inflammatory, Anti-phlogistic, Anti-tussive, Pectoral.
The pharmacological action of Gossypium herbaceum Linn.'s Oil is Anti-gout.
The pharmacological actions of Gossypium herbaceum Linn.'s Root Bark are Astringent, Diuretic, Emollient, Fattening, Tonic.
The pharmacological actions of Gossypium herbaceum Linn.'s Seeds are Anti-dysenteric, Antidote, Galactagogue.
Indications
The indications of Gossypium herbaceum Linn.'s Flower are Hypochondriasis, Dysmenorrhoea, Insanity, Scabies, Thirst, Cough, Constipation, Amenorrhoea, Burns, Inflammations, Headache, Melancholic Disorders, Phlegm, Hallucination, Scalds, Burning Eyes.
The indications of Gossypium herbaceum Linn.'s Leaves are Ear Troubles, Gouty Joints, Urinary Obstructions.
The indication of Gossypium herbaceum Linn.'s Oil is Contraception.
The indications of Gossypium herbaceum Linn.'s Seeds are Grey Body Spots , Scorpion Bite, Uterine Discharges, Snake Bite, Impotency, Headache, Pimples, Cough, Freckles, Skin Diseases, Dysentery.
Contraindications
None recorded.
Temperament
The temperament of Gossypium herbaceum Linn.'s Cotton Capsule is 1st order, warm and dry.
The temperament of Gossypium herbaceum Linn.'s Flower is 1st order, warm and moist.
The temperament of Gossypium herbaceum Linn.'s Root Bark is Warm and Dry.
The temperament of Gossypium herbaceum Linn.'s Seeds is 2nd order, warm and moist.
Occurrence, Taste & Odor
Taste: Astringent,Acrid,Distinct.
Dosage
| Part | Dose | Instructions |
|---|---|---|
| Cotton Capsule | 7.000 – 12.000 g | N/A |
| Whole Herb | 0.000 – 0.000 - | N/A |
| Flower | 0.000 – 0.000 | N/A |
| Liquid Extract | 2.000 – 4.000 ml | N/A |
| Oil | 15.000 – 30.000 g | N/A |
| Root Bark | 7.000 – 12.000 g | N/A |
| Seed Kernel | 3.000 – 9.000 g | N/A |
| Seeds | 0.000 – 0.000 | N/A |
| Tincture | 30.000 – 60.000 Drops | N/A |
Available Brands
- MAJUN JIRYAN KHASHamdard laboratories Waqf Pakistan
- MAJUN SALIBHamdard laboratories Waqf Pakistan
Compound Preparations
Gossypium herbaceum Linn. is used in the preparation of Lubub Al-Asrar, Ma'jun Aard Khurma, Ma'jun Jiryan Khas, Ma'jun Murrawehul-Arwah, Ma'jun Pamba Dana, Ma'jun Sa'lab, Roghan Panba Dana.
Substitutes
The substitutes of Gossypium herbaceum Linn. are Acacia arabica (Lam.) Willd. (Seeds), Carthamus tinctorius Linn. (Seeds).
Active Constituents
The active constituents of Gossypium herbaceum Linn. are Catechol, Fixed Oil, Flavonoids, Gossypol, Mucilage, Tannin, Yellow Resin.
Antidotes
The antidote of Gossypium herbaceum Linn. is Viola odorata Linn. (Syrup) [Confection (Khamira) of Viola odorata may be used.].
Toxicity
Currently no Toxicity information is available for Gossypium herbaceum Linn.. (work in progress)