Adiantum capillus-veneris Linn
Adiantum capillus-veneris Linn belongs to Polypodiaceae family.
The Arabic names for this herb are Lahiyatul Hammar, Sha rul Tabbar.
The English name for this herb is Maiden Hair Fern.
The Urdu names for this herb are Hansraj, Pershiaoashan, Persiao-Shan.
Description
Adiantum capillus-veneris Linn is a shrub, : glabrous in texture, 10-34 cm long long, black in color, size is usually 1.5-2.5 cm, suberrect, branched. Fronds bipinnate with short terminal pinna and numerous erect-patent lateral ones on each side.
Adiantum capillus-veneris Linn's Leaves irregular, wedge-shaped
Pharmacological Actions
The pharmacological actions of Adiantum capillus-veneris Linn are Anti-atrabilious, Anti-catarrhal, Anti-inflammatory, Concoctive , Demulcent, Deobstruent, Detersive, Diuretic, Emmenagogue, Expectorant, Purgative, Resolvent.
The pharmacological actions of Adiantum capillus-veneris Linn's Leaves are Demulcent, Diuretic, Emmenagogue, Expectorant, Febrifuge, Tonic.
Indications
The indications of Adiantum capillus-veneris Linn are Bronchitis, Alopecia, Insanity, Sores, Asthma, Boils, Pleurisy, Influenza, Ulcers, Headache, Stomatitis, Acute Pneumonia, Pustules, Throat Affections, Local Inflammations, Cough, Fever.
The indications of Adiantum capillus-veneris Linn's Leaves are Fever, Catarrhal Affections.
Contraindications
None recorded.
Temperament
The temperament of Adiantum capillus-veneris Linn is 1st order, warm and dry.
Occurrence, Taste & Odor
Odor: The odor of Leaves of Adiantum capillus-veneris Linn is Aromatic.
Taste: Slightly Bitter, Leaves: Slightly Bitter.
Dosage
| Part | Dose | Instructions |
|---|---|---|
| Whole Herb | 5.000 – 7.000 g | N/A |
Available Brands
- KHATOONIQARSHI INDUSTRIES (PVT) LTD
- LAOOQ MO TADILHamdard laboratories Waqf Pakistan
- LAOOQ SAPISTANHamdard laboratories Waqf Pakistan
- MADAMOL SYRUPQARSHI INDUSTRIES (PVT) LTD
- SURFICOL TABLETSQARSHI INDUSTRIES (PVT) LTD
Compound Preparations
Adiantum capillus-veneris Linn is used in the preparation of Laooq Sapistan, Matbookh Bukhar, Sherbet Faryad Ras, Sherbet Kaknaj, Sherbet Mudir Tams, Sherbet Mushil, Sherbet Ustukhudus.
Substitutes
The substitutes of Adiantum capillus-veneris Linn are Glycyrrhiza glabra Linn., Viola odorata Linn..
Active Constituents
The active constituents of Adiantum capillus-veneris Linn are Adiantone, Astragalin, Flavonoids Glucosides, Iso-Adiantone, Quercetin, Rutin, ß-Sitosterol, Tannin.
Antidotes
The antidotes of Adiantum capillus-veneris Linn are Pistacia lentiscus Linn., Viola odorata Linn. (Flowers).
Toxicity
Currently no Toxicity information is available for Adiantum capillus-veneris Linn. (work in progress)