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Cuttle Fish

Cuttle Fish

Cuttle Fish is also known as Cephalopods, Sepia officinalis belongs to Cephalopoda, Mollusca, Sepiidae family.

The Arabic name for this herb is Zabdul Behar.

The Urdu names for this herb are Samandar-Jhaag, Samandar-Phen.

Warning: Generally it exert astringent action, but its systemic use is not recommended at large due to undesirable affects for causing complications if administered to individuals suffering from cephalic disorders. Hakims consider it as to be nearly toxic and include in only such preparations where cleansing or mild detersive action is desired following administration of specific products (like those mentioned under compound preparartion)

Description

Cuttle Fish. A Cuttle fish has no shell. It has a well-developed head. It has two large eyes. The Cuttle fish has a spectacular colour and skin texture. It has eight arms and two tentacles around the mouth. It is a soft boneless animal. The length of the Cuttle fish is 50-300mm.

Pharmacological Actions

The pharmacological actions of Cuttle Fish's Internal Shell of Sepia officinalis are Astringent, Detersive, Local Sedative.

Indications

The indications of Cuttle Fish's Internal Shell of Sepia officinalis are Vitiligo, Otorrhoea, Freckles, Earache, Leucoderma, Conjunctivitis, Cornea Opacity, Eye Affections, Skin Patches.

Contraindications

None recorded.

Temperament

The temperament of Cuttle Fish's Internal Shell of Sepia officinalis is 3rd order, warm and dry.

Occurrence, Taste & Odor

None recorded.

Dosage

PartDoseInstructions
Internal Shell of Sepia officinalis1.000 – 0.000 gN/A

Available Brands

Compound Preparations

Cuttle Fish is used in the preparation of Kuhl Roshnai, Ma'jun Shir Bargadh Wali, Ma'jun Suranjan, Musaffi-i-Rehem, Sunun Mujalli.

Substitutes

No information regarding Cuttle Fish's substitute is currently available.

Active Constituents

No information regarding Cuttle Fish's active constituent is currently available.

Antidotes

No information regarding Cuttle Fish's antidote is currently available.

Toxicity

Currently no Toxicity information is available for Cuttle Fish. (work in progress)