Polypodium vulgare Linn.

Polypodium vulgare Linn. belongs to Polypodiaceae family.

The Arabic names for this herb are Aghrasul Kalb, Saqibul Hijr, Tashtiwan.

The English name for this herb is Common Polypody.

The Urdu names for this herb are Bisfaij, Mustagi.

Warning: Described as injurious to stomach, lungs and kidneys. Fibrous knotted root is covered with cavernous suckers and it is advised to get rid of this covering before use.

Description

None recorded.

Pharmacological Actions

The pharmacological actions of Polypodium vulgare Linn. are Alterative, Aperient, Carminative, Cholagogue, Deobstruent, Purgative.

Indications

The indications of Polypodium vulgare Linn. are Colic, Flatulence, Arthritic Pains, Asthma, Melancholia, Epilepsy, Rheumatism, Leprosy, Spleenic Pain, Spleen Inflammation.

Contraindications

None recorded.

Temperament

The temperament of Polypodium vulgare Linn.'s Root is 2nd order, warm and dry.

Occurrence, Taste & Odor

None recorded.

Dosage

Part	Dose	Instructions
Root	3.000 – 7.000 g	N/A

Available Brands

AFTIMOONIHamdard laboratories Waqf Pakistan
ITREEFAL USTUKHUDUSQARSHI INDUSTRIES (PVT) LTD
ITRIFAL USTUKHUDDUSHamdard laboratories Waqf Pakistan
MAJOON NAJAHQARSHI INDUSTRIES (PVT) LTD
MAJUN MUSSAFI-E- KHASHamdard laboratories Waqf Pakistan

Compound Preparations

Polypodium vulgare Linn. is used in the preparation of Jawarish Qurtum, Jawarish Shehryaran, Ma'jun Chob Chini, Ma'jun Najah, Ma'jun Sana, Ma'jun Ushba, Sherbet Ahmad Shahi, Sherbet Mushil.

Substitutes

No information regarding Polypodium vulgare Linn.'s substitute is currently available.

Active Constituents

No information regarding Polypodium vulgare Linn.'s active constituent is currently available.

Antidotes

No information regarding Polypodium vulgare Linn.'s antidote is currently available.

Toxicity

Currently no Toxicity information is available for Polypodium vulgare Linn.. (work in progress)