Copper Sulphate
The Arabic name for this herb is Tutiya-i-Akhzar.
The English names for this herb are Cupri Sulphas, Sulphate of Copper.
The Urdu names for this herb are Nila Tutiya, Nila-Thotha, Tutia.
Description
Copper Sulphate. Occurs in blue crystalline masses. Stuff obtained from the ore is purified by disssolving in water and recrystallizing. For internal use it is purified by being rubbed with honey or clarified butter and exposed to heat in a crucible. Copper sulphate thus obtained is considered to be free of toxic affects and does not produce vomiting'
Pharmacological Actions
The pharmacological actions of Copper Sulphate are Anti-phlegmatic, Anti-septic, Anti-syphilitic, Astringent, Blood Purifier, Corrosive, Desiccative, Emetic, Expectorant, Nervine Tonic, Tonic.
Indications
The indications of Copper Sulphate are Bronchitis, Diphtheria, Pharyngitis, Gonorrhoea, Syphilis, Leprosy, Ulcerous Wounds.
Contraindications
None recorded.
Temperament
The temperament of Copper Sulphate is 4th order, warm and dry.
Occurrence, Taste & Odor
Taste: Very Bitter,Caustic.
Dosage
| Part | Dose | Instructions |
|---|---|---|
| Whole Herb | 5.000 – 7.000 mg | N/A |
Available Brands
- GOSHINAQARSHI INDUSTRIES (PVT) LTD
- SANOON MUQAWW-E-DANDANHamdard laboratories Waqf Pakistan
Compound Preparations
Copper Sulphate is used in the preparation of Hab daad, Kuhl Chikni Dawa, Marham Atishak, Marham Nasur, Shiyaf Aksir Chashm, Sunun Missi, Zimad Jarb.
Substitutes
Active Constituents
No information regarding Copper Sulphate's active constituent is currently available.
Antidotes
The antidotes of Copper Sulphate are Clarified Butter, Oils, Apis mellifera L. (Honey).
Toxicity
Currently no Toxicity information is available for Copper Sulphate. (work in progress)