Zinc Oxide
The Arabic name for this herb is Shebah.
The English names for this herb are Flowers of Zinc, White Zinc, Zinc Oxidium.
The Urdu names for this herb are Jist , Tutiya-i-Safaid.
Description
Zinc Oxide. A hard white metallic element with a bluish tinge, changing to pale yellow by heat. It is prepared by oxidizing and roasting carbonate of zinc. It is insoluble in .water, soluble without effervescence in dilute acid and ammonia water
Pharmacological Actions
The pharmacological actions of Zinc Oxide are Anti-pyretic, Anti-septic, Anti-spasmodic, Astringent, Desiccant, Desiccative, Nervine Tonic, Ophthalmic Tonic, Sedative, Viscous, Vulnerary.
Indications
The indications of Zinc Oxide are Leucorrhoea, Anaemia, Asthma, Gonorrhoea, Hematurea, Dandruff, Debility, Wounds , Pruritis, Seborrhoea.
The indications of Zinc Oxide's Powder are Cholera, Pruritis, Excoriations, Hysteria, Chronic Skin Diseases, Impetigo, Bed Sores, Whooping Cough, Eczema.
Contraindications
None recorded.
Temperament
The temperament of Zinc Oxide is 2nd order, warm and dry.
Occurrence, Taste & Odor
Odor: The odor of Powder of Zinc Oxide is Inodorous.
Taste: Powder: Tasteless.
Dosage
| Part | Dose | Instructions |
|---|---|---|
| Whole Herb | 60.000 – 0.000 mg | N/A |
Available Brands
- DAWA-E-KHARISH JADIDHamdard laboratories Waqf Pakistan
- GERBIN MARHAM Hamdard laboratories Waqf Pakistan
- GINSOVIT (CAPSULES)QARSHI INDUSTRIES (PVT) LTD
Compound Preparations
Zinc Oxide is used in the preparation of Barud-i-Kfuri, Dawa-i-Kharish Jadid, Kuhl Bayaz, Kushta Jast, Marham Kafur, Marham Quba, Qatur Ramad, Shiyaf Abyaz, Tutiya-i-Kabir.
Substitutes
The substitute of Zinc Oxide is Lead Oxide [Used in equal dose in suitable vehicles or compound preparations.].
Active Constituents
No information regarding Zinc Oxide's active constituent is currently available.
Antidotes
The antidote of Zinc Oxide is Apis mellifera L. (Honey).
Toxicity
Currently no Toxicity information is available for Zinc Oxide. (work in progress)