Citrus aurantifolia (Christman) Swingle
Citrus aurantifolia (Christman) Swingle is also known as Citrus medica Linn. var. acida of Watt., Limonia aurantifolia Christm. belongs to Rutaceae family.
The English names for this herb are Chinese Orange, Lemon, Lime, Sour Lime.
The Urdu names for this herb are Baranimbu, Kaghzi Limun, Limun.
Description
Citrus aurantifolia (Christman) Swingle. Spiny bush or tree, 2-3 m tall, spines short and sharp. Leaves 30-60 x 10-38 mm, elliptic oblong, crenate; petiole narrowly winged. Flowers 3-10, perfect and staminate, white. Calyx cupular, fleshy. Fruit ovoid or rounded, 25-50 mm in diameter, shortly mamillate; greenish-yellow when ripe, pulp greenish, very acidic
Pharmacological Actions
The pharmacological actions of Citrus aurantifolia (Christman) Swingle are Anti-bilious, Anti-histamine, Anti-inflammatory, Anti-scorbutic, Aromatic, Astringent, Carminative, Diuretic, Febrifuge, Hepatoprotective, Refrigerant, Stimulant, Stomachic, Tonic.
The pharmacological actions of Citrus aurantifolia (Christman) Swingle's Rind are Anti-bacterial, Coronary Dilatation.
The pharmacological action of Citrus aurantifolia (Christman) Swingle's Seeds is Anti-bacterial.
Indications
The indication of Citrus aurantifolia (Christman) Swingle's Decoction (fruit) is Ague.
The indications of Citrus aurantifolia (Christman) Swingle's Fruit are Hemicrania, Vomiting, Weakness, Biliousness, Bronchitis, Diarrhoea, Trembling of Limbs, Plethora, Chest Burning, Intestinal Bleeding, Menstrual Bleeding, Throat Troubles, Retching, Brain Disorders.
The indications of Citrus aurantifolia (Christman) Swingle's Infusion are Cardiac Troubles, Dyspepsia, Anaemia, Flatulence, Scurvy, Hepatic Disorders, Gum Affections.
The indications of Citrus aurantifolia (Christman) Swingle's Juice are Thirst, Fever.
The indications of Citrus aurantifolia (Christman) Swingle's Oil are Sunburn, Eruptions of Acne, Eruptions of vulva, Eruptions of Scrotum.
The indications of Citrus aurantifolia (Christman) Swingle's Rind are Cardiac Disorders, Stomach Disorders.
The indications of Citrus aurantifolia (Christman) Swingle's Seeds are Vomiting, Cholera, Diarrhoea.
Contraindications
None recorded.
Temperament
The temperaments of Citrus aurantifolia (Christman) Swingle's Juice are 2nd order, cold, 1st order, moist.
The temperament of Citrus aurantifolia (Christman) Swingle's Rind is 2nd order, warm and dry.
The temperament of Citrus aurantifolia (Christman) Swingle's Seeds is 2nd order, warm and dry.
Occurrence, Taste & Odor
Odor: The odor of Fruit of Citrus aurantifolia (Christman) Swingle is Aromatic.
Taste: Fruit: Sour,Sharp.
Dosage
| Part | Dose | Instructions |
|---|---|---|
| Whole Herb | 0.000 – 0.000 - | N/A |
| Juice | 6.000 – 0.000 g | N/A |
| Peel (Seed & Testa) | 0.000 – 0.000 - | N/A |
| Pulp | 0.000 – 0.000 | N/A |
| Rind | 1.000 – 0.000 g | N/A |
| Seeds | 1.000 – 0.000 g | N/A |
Available Brands
- ERQEMBERHamdard laboratories Waqf Pakistan
- JAWARISH ANARAINHamdard laboratories Waqf Pakistan
- JAWARISH OOD TURSHHamdard laboratories Waqf Pakistan
- KHAMIRA ABRESHAM HAKIM ARSHAD WALAHamdard laboratories Waqf Pakistan
- MUFARREH YAQUTI MOTADILHamdard laboratories Waqf Pakistan
- SHARBAT-E- ANJBARQARSHI INDUSTRIES (PVT) LTD
Compound Preparations
No Compound Preparation information is available for Citrus aurantifolia (Christman) Swingle.
Substitutes
The substitutes of Citrus aurantifolia (Christman) Swingle are [Other citrus fruits may also be used.], Citrus medica Linn..
Active Constituents
The active constituents of Citrus aurantifolia (Christman) Swingle are Alpha-Limonene, Ascorbic Acid, Citral, Citric Acid, Citronellal, Hesperidin, Hesperidoside, Methyl Heptanone, Naringoside, Terpineol.
The active constituents of Citrus aurantifolia (Christman) Swingle's Oil are Gamma-Terpinene, Hydrocarbons, Limonene-ß-Pinene, Monoterpenoids.
The active constituents of Citrus aurantifolia (Christman) Swingle's Peel are 5-0-Desmehtyl Citromitin, Ascorbic Acid, Citral, Citromitin, D-Limonene, Free Citric Acid, Hesperidin, Inositol, Neohesperidine, Nobiletin, Synephrine, Vitamin B.
Antidotes
The antidote of Citrus aurantifolia (Christman) Swingle is Sugar.
Toxicity
Currently no Toxicity information is available for Citrus aurantifolia (Christman) Swingle. (work in progress)