Ricinus communis Linn.
Ricinus communis Linn. is also known as Ricinus speciosus Burm., Ricinus viridis Willd. belongs to Euphorbiaceae family.
The Arabic names for this herb are Bazr Kharii, Bed-Anjeer, Khuru.
The English names for this herb are Castor, Castor Oil Plant.
The Urdu names for this herb are Arand, Arandae, Arandai, Bed Anjir, Harnoli, Hiran Jo-Wann, Murghpad, Murpad.
Description
Ricinus communis Linn.. An annual or perennial bush or occasionally a soft-wood small tree from five or six it. to 6 m or more. Leaves green or reddish, 30-60 cm in diameter palmately 5-11 lobed, Flowers monoecious, in spikes 30-60 cm long. Fruit a capsule covered with soft spine like processes and dehiscing into three 2- valved cocci. Seeds oblong, smooth, variously coloured, mottled, varying mud in size
Pharmacological Actions
The pharmacological actions of Ricinus communis Linn. are Alterative, Anthelmintic, Aphrodisiac, Carminative, Cathartic, Counter-Irritant, Emmenagogue, Expectorant, Galactagogue, Non Irritant Purgative, Resolvent, Stimulant.
The pharmacological action of Ricinus communis Linn.'s Fruit is Appetizer.
The pharmacological actions of Ricinus communis Linn.'s Leaves are Expectorant, Galactagogue.
The pharmacological actions of Ricinus communis Linn.'s Oil are Laxative, Sedative.
The pharmacological actions of Ricinus communis Linn.'s Seeds are Anthelmintic, Counter-Irritant, Detersive.
Indications
The indications of Ricinus communis Linn.'s Flower are Glandular Tumors, Vaginal Pain.
The indications of Ricinus communis Linn.'s Fruit are Tumors, Liver Diseases, Spleen Disorders, Pain, Piles.
The indications of Ricinus communis Linn.'s Leaves are Boils, Rheumatism, Sores, Gout.
The indications of Ricinus communis Linn.'s Oil are Cough, Paralysis, Pain, Rheumatism, Leprosy, Muscular Rheumatism, Asthma, Constipation, Diarrhoea, Dropsy, Tremor, Body Pain, Inflammations.
The indications of Ricinus communis Linn.'s Root are Rectum Diseases, Eructation, Leprosy, Inflammations, Asthma, Bronchitis, Pain, Skin Diseases, Toothache, Ascites, Fever.
The indications of Ricinus communis Linn.'s Seeds are Lumbago, Ascites, Paralysis, Piles, Elephantiasis, Scabies, Freckles, Asthma, Dropsy, Amenorrhoea, Boils, Leprosy, Rheumatism, Inflammations, Warts, Convulsions, Liver Troubles, Ring Worm, Scrofulous Sores, Body Pain.
Contraindications
None recorded.
Temperament
The temperament of Ricinus communis Linn. is 2nd order, warm and dry.
Occurrence, Taste & Odor
Odor: The odor of Seeds of Ricinus communis Linn. is Odourless.
Taste: Seeds: Unpleasant,Bad.
Dosage
| Part | Dose | Instructions |
|---|---|---|
| Whole Herb | 0.000 – 0.000 | N/A |
| Leaves | 7.000 – 12.000 g | N/A |
| Oil | 25.000 – 50.000 ml | N/A |
| Seeds | 3.000 – 5.000 g | N/A |
Available Brands
- DAWA-E-MALISHHamdard laboratories Waqf Pakistan
- DAWA-E-TAKOREHamdard laboratories Waqf Pakistan
- ITREEFAL KASHNEEZQARSHI INDUSTRIES (PVT) LTD
- ITREEFAL USTUKHUDUSQARSHI INDUSTRIES (PVT) LTD
- ITREEFAL ZAMANIQARSHI INDUSTRIES (PVT) LTD
- MAJOON SURANJANQARSHI INDUSTRIES (PVT) LTD
- MARHAM DAKHLIYOONHamdard laboratories Waqf Pakistan
- MENOTATHamdard laboratories Waqf Pakistan
Compound Preparations
Ricinus communis Linn. is used in the preparation of Hab Dabba Atfal, Halwa-i-Supari Pak, Itrifal Zamani, Ma'jun Bawasir, Ma'jun Suranjan, Marham Atishak, Marham Dakhliyun, Roghan Arandi, Roghan Kalan, Zimad Sheer Shutar.
Substitutes
The substitute of Ricinus communis Linn. is Croton tiglium Linn. [Used in 10th part of Ricinus communis as purgative.].
Active Constituents
The active constituents of Ricinus communis Linn.'s Oil are Dihydroxy Stearic Acid, Glycerides, Isoricinoleic Acid, Ricinoleic Acid.
The active constituents of Ricinus communis Linn.'s Seeds are Flavonoids, Lipase, Ricin, Ricinine, Ricinoleic Acid, Ricinolein, Sodium Ricinoleate, Tristearin.
The active constituents of Ricinus communis Linn.'s Sprouting Seeds are Catalase, Peroxidase, Reductase.
Antidotes
The antidotes of Ricinus communis Linn. are Cochlospermum religiosum (L.) Alston, Mentha piperita Linn., Pistacia lentiscus Linn..
Toxicity
Currently no Toxicity information is available for Ricinus communis Linn.. (work in progress)