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Parmelia perlata Esch.

Parmelia perlata Esch.

Parmelia perlata Esch. is also known as Lichen odoriferous, Lichen rotundatus, Parmelia kamtschadalis Ach., Parmelia parietina , Parmelia perforata Ach. belongs to Parmeliaceae family.

The Arabic names for this herb are Rumman Barri, Shaibah, Shaibat.

The English names for this herb are Rock Moss, Stone Flowers, Usnea{Lichen}, Yellow Lichen.

The Urdu names for this herb are Charela, Pariyo, Pathar Ka Phool, Ushna.

Warning: Prolonged use may exert some harmful effects on intestines.

Description

None recorded.

Pharmacological Actions

The pharmacological actions of Parmelia perlata Esch. are Alterative, Analgesic, Anti-bilious, Anti-diarrhoeal, Anti-flatulent, Anti-septic, Aphrodisiac, Astringent, Cardiac Tonic, Demulcent, Detergent, Diuretic, Emmenagogue, Emollient, Exhilarant, Febrifuge, Hepatoprotective, Laxative, Resolvent, Sedative, Soporific, Stomachic, Tonic.

Indications

Contraindications

None recorded.

Temperament

The temperament of Parmelia perlata Esch. is 1st order, cold and dry.

Occurrence, Taste & Odor

Odor: The odor of Parmelia perlata Esch. is Aromatic.

Taste: Mucilagenous.

Dosage

PartDoseInstructions
Whole Herb3.000 – 5.000 gN/A
Lichen (whole)0.000 – 0.000 N/A

Available Brands

Compound Preparations

Parmelia perlata Esch. is used in the preparation of Arq Amber, Arq Maul Lahm Ambari Ba Nuskha Kalan, Basliqun-Kabir, Dawaul Misk Har Jawahardar, Dawaul Misk Har Sada, Lubub Kabir, Ma'jun Jalali, Ma'jun Khadar, Ma'jun Muqawwi Wa Mumsik, Ma'jun Murraweh ul-Arwah, Mufarreh Yaquti mo'tadil, Roghan Kalan, Roghan Surkh.

Substitutes

The substitute of Parmelia perlata Esch. is Conium maculatum Linn..

Active Constituents

The active constituents of Parmelia perlata Esch. are Atranorin, Barbatic Acid, Cellulose, Chrysophanic Acid, Dibasic Roccellic Acid, Gum, Lecanoric Acid, Lichenin, Sugar, Usnic Acid, Yellow Crystalline Stuff.

Antidotes

The antidote of Parmelia perlata Esch. is Pimpinella anisum Linn..

Toxicity

Currently no Toxicity information is available for Parmelia perlata Esch.. (work in progress)