Sulphur sublimatum

The Arabic names for this herb are Gankhak, Ghandhak Amla Sar, Kibrit.

The English names for this herb are Brimstone, Sulfur, Sulphur.

The Urdu names for this herb are Ghandhak, Kibrit.

Warning: In large doses sulphur acts as purgative and is harmful for the stomach.Some time it is used in combination with iron as haematinic and as aremody against in voluntary or too quick discharge of semen, in impotency and as preventive against paralysis. Regarded as resolvent of inflammation of cold origin and absorbent of abnormally increased quantityof atrabile {Black bile in excess}

Description

None recorded.

Pharmacological Actions

The pharmacological actions of Sulphur sublimatum are Absorbent, Alterative, Anti-septic, Anti-spasmodic, Desiccant, Disinfectant, Emollient, fungicide, Germicide, Resolvent.

Indications

The indications of Sulphur sublimatum are Vitiligo, Scabies, Pain, Phthisis, Tuberculosis, Acne, Eczema, Rheumatic Pain, Syphilis, Leprosy, Haemorrhoids, Haemoptysis, Skin Complaints, Prolapsus.

Contraindications

None recorded.

Temperament

The temperament of Sulphur sublimatum is 3rd order, warm and dry.

Occurrence, Taste & Odor

Odor: The odor of Powder of Sulphur sublimatum is Peculiar Strong.

Taste: Powder: Bitter,Astringent.

Dosage

Part	Dose	Instructions
Whole Herb	240.000 – 1000.000 mg	N/A

Available Brands

DAWA-E-KHARISH JADIDHamdard laboratories Waqf Pakistan
GINSOVIT (CAPSULES)QARSHI INDUSTRIES (PVT) LTD
MARHAM KHARISH JADIDHamdard laboratories Waqf Pakistan
PILEEN TABLETSQARSHI INDUSTRIES (PVT) LTD
SOZAKQARSHI INDUSTRIES (PVT) LTD

Compound Preparations

Sulphur sublimatum is used in the preparation of Dawa Karhai Wali, Dawa-i-Kharish Jadid, Dawa-i-Syah Mushil, Hab Ahmar, Hab dad, Kushta Faulad , Kushta Mirgang, Kushta Tila Kalan, Ma'jun Maurawweh ul-Arwah, Marham Kharish Jadid, Marham Ushaq, Qurs Asfar, Safuf Qinnab, Zamad Jarb, Zimad Kibrit.

Substitutes

The substitute of Sulphur sublimatum is Armenian bole.

Active Constituents

No information regarding Sulphur sublimatum's active constituent is currently available.

Antidotes

The antidotes of Sulphur sublimatum are Clarified Butter, Sugar.

Toxicity

Currently no Toxicity information is available for Sulphur sublimatum. (work in progress)