Polygonum bistorta Linn.
Polygonum bistorta Linn. is also known as Polygonum paleaceum Wall. Ex. Hook. f. belongs to Polygonaceae family.
The Arabic names for this herb are Anjbar, Filfilul Maa.
The English names for this herb are Alpine Knotweed, Snake Root, Vivaparous Bistort.
The Urdu names for this herb are Anjbar, Anjubar.
Description
Polygonum bistorta Linn.. A perennial herb, up to 60 cm high, with a thick, twisted rootstock, root-leaves long-stalked, linear or linear-oblong sharp-pointed. Stem-leaves stalkless. Stem-leaves ovate-lanceolate, cauline smaller and narrower. Flowers white or pink almost erect in spikes Nut 3-angular.
Pharmacological Actions
The pharmacological actions of Polygonum bistorta Linn. are Anti-bilious, Anti-diarrhoeal, Anti-dysenteric, Anti-emetic, Anti-gonorrhoeal, Anti-haemorrhagic, Anti-pyretic, Anti-septic, Anti-tuberculosis, Astringent, Biliary Sedative, Demulcent, Diuretic, Expectorant, Febrifuge, Stomach Tonic, Styptic, Tonic.
Indications
The indications of Polygonum bistorta Linn.'s Decoction (root) are Gleet, Leucorrhoea, Malaria, Chronic Diarrhoea, Lithiasis.
The indications of Polygonum bistorta Linn. are Tuberculosis, Haemoptysis, Colitis, Vomiting, Sprains, Diarrhoea, Epistaxis, Chronic Dysentery, Sore Throat, Bleeding, Nausea, Gingivitis, Spongy Gums, Hematuria.
The indications of Polygonum bistorta Linn.'s Root are Cervical Lymphadenopathy, Insect Bites, Wounds, Gleet, Congestion, Nausea, Phthisis, Tuberculosis, Vomiting, Leucorrhoea, Sore Throat, Ulcers, Scrofula, Bloody Piles, Swelling, Hematurea, Tumors, Snake Bite.
The indications of Polygonum bistorta Linn.'s Seeds are Capillary Bronchitis, Chronic Diarrhoea, Whooping Cough.
Contraindications
None recorded.
Temperament
The temperament of Polygonum bistorta Linn. is 2nd order, cold and dry.
Occurrence, Taste & Odor
Taste: Tasteless.
Dosage
| Part | Dose | Instructions |
|---|---|---|
| Whole Herb | 3.000 – 5.000 g | N/A |
Available Brands
- MAJUN USHBAHamdard laboratories Waqf Pakistan
- SHARBAT ANJBARHamdard laboratories Waqf Pakistan
- SHARBAT-E- ANJBARQARSHI INDUSTRIES (PVT) LTD
Compound Preparations
Polygonum bistorta Linn. is used in the preparation of Ma'jun Bawasir, Ma'jun Hamal Ambari Alvi Khani, Safuf Istehazah, Sherbet Anjubar.
Substitutes
The substitute of Polygonum bistorta Linn. is Myrtus communis Linn..
Active Constituents
The active constituents of Polygonum bistorta Linn. are Caffeic Acid, Catechol, Emodin, Flavonoids, Gallic Acid, Glycosides, Phlobaphene, Tannin, Tocopherol.
Antidotes
The antidotes of Polygonum bistorta Linn. are Zingiber officinale Roscoe, Apis mellifera L. (Honey).
Toxicity
Currently no Toxicity information is available for Polygonum bistorta Linn.. (work in progress)