Rhus coriaria Linn.
Rhus coriaria Linn. belongs to Anacardiaceae family.
The Arabic names for this herb are Sumaq, Timtima.
The English name for this herb is Sumach.
The Urdu names for this herb are Sumaq, Summaq, Tatrak, Tatri.
Description
Rhus coriaria Linn.. Fruit a drupe, small, flat, of the size of lentil, hairy and of a reddish colour, surface smooth, shining. Seed greyish brown, very hard, flat, reniform and resembling a pea, having a white scar at the centre. Leaves about a foot long and pinnate, with 5-7 hairy leaflets, elliptical, woolly and serrate
Pharmacological Actions
The pharmacological action of Rhus coriaria Linn.'s Bark is Astringent.
The pharmacological actions of Rhus coriaria Linn. are Anti-diuretic, Anti-haemorrhagic, Astringent, Refrigerant, Stomach Tonic, Styptic.
The pharmacological action of Rhus coriaria Linn.'s Fruit is Styptic.
Indications
The indications of Rhus coriaria Linn.'s Bark are Nausea, Thirst, Bilious Diarrhoea, Epistaxis, Vomiting, Catarrhal Affections, Gums Weakness.
The indications of Rhus coriaria Linn.'s Bark (Powder) are Unhealthy Ulcer, Piles.
The indication of Rhus coriaria Linn.'s Extract is Diarrhoea.
The indications of Rhus coriaria Linn.'s Fruit are Nausea, Dysentery, Leucorrhoea, Vomiting, Piles, Cholera, Bilious Diarrhoea, Scurvy, Bowels, Haematemesis, Diuresis, Stomach Catarrh, Unhealthy Sores, Ophthalmia, Haemoptysis, Indigestion.
The indications of Rhus coriaria Linn.'s Infusion are Catarrhal Affections, Diarrhoea.
The indications of Rhus coriaria Linn.'s Infusion (bark) are Epistaxis, Ophthalmia, Viral Eye Complaints.
The indication of Rhus coriaria Linn.'s Leaves is Diarrhoea.
Contraindications
None recorded.
Temperament
The temperament of Rhus coriaria Linn. is 2nd order, cold and dry.
Occurrence, Taste & Odor
Odor: The odor of Fruit of Rhus coriaria Linn. is Pleasant.
Taste: Fruit: Sour.
Dosage
| Part | Dose | Instructions |
|---|---|---|
| Whole Herb | 3.000 – 5.000 g | N/A |
Available Brands
- SAFUF NAMAK SHAIKH-UR-RAEESHamdard laboratories Waqf Pakistan
- SANOON MUQAWW-E-DANDANHamdard laboratories Waqf Pakistan
- TIRYAQ-E-MASANAHamdard laboratories Waqf Pakistan
Compound Preparations
Rhus coriaria Linn. is used in the preparation of Hub Sumaq, Jawarish Fawakih, Jawarish Tabashir, Jawarish Zarishk, Ma'jun Bussad, Noshadaroo Sada, Qurs Tabashir qabiz, Qurs Ziabitus, Safuf Na'na, Safuf Namak Shaikhur Rais, Safuf Shahtara, Sherbet Fawakih, Sunun Muqawwi Dandan, Sunun Supari, Sunun Zard.
Substitutes
The substitutes of Rhus coriaria Linn. are Acacia arabica (Lam.) Willd. (Juice), Berberis lycium Royle, Valeriana hardwickii Wall..
Active Constituents
The active constituents of Rhus coriaria Linn. are Astragalin, Avicularin, Ellagic Acid, Kaempferol, Myricetin, Quercetin, Tannin.
Antidotes
The antidotes of Rhus coriaria Linn. are Foeniculum vulgare Miller, Pimpinella anisum Linn., Pistacia lentiscus Linn..
Toxicity
Currently no Toxicity information is available for Rhus coriaria Linn.. (work in progress)