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Phyllanthus maderaspatensis Linn.

Phyllanthus maderaspatensis Linn.

Phyllanthus maderaspatensis Linn. belongs to Euphorbiaceae family.

The Arabic names for this herb are Bazr-ul-Marw, Haleej, Sananil.

The English name for this herb is Phyllanthus.

The Urdu names for this herb are Kanocha, Tukhme Rehan Alshayukh.

Warning: Its inhalation may cause headache.

Description

Phyllanthus maderaspatensis Linn.. An erect or decumbent herb or sometimes an undershrub, 30-90 cm high, leaves ovate or obovate-cuneate: flowers in axillary clusters. Capsules depressed-globose, 3-iObed or shallowly 6-lobed. Seeds triangular, grey, muriculate, beautifully marked with dark brown lines.An erect or decumbent herb or sometimes an undershrub, 30-90 cm high, leaves ovate or obovate-cuneate: flowers in axillary clusters. Capsules depressed-globose, 3-iObed or shallowly 6-lobed. Seeds triangular, grey, muriculate, beautifully marked with dark brown lines.

Pharmacological Actions

The pharmacological actions of Phyllanthus maderaspatensis Linn. are Anti-diarrhoeal, Anti-dysenteric, Anti-gonorrhoeal, Aperient, Astringent, Carminative, Demulcent, Deobstruent, Diaphoretic, Diuretic, Emollient, Expectorant, Glutinous, Intestinal Tonic, Laxative, Sedative, Stomach Tonic, Suppurative.

The pharmacological actions of Phyllanthus maderaspatensis Linn.'s Seed are Carminative, Demulcent, Diuretic, Laxative.

Indications

The indications of Phyllanthus maderaspatensis Linn.'s Decoction (seed) are Gonorrhoea, Internal Inflammations.

The indication of Phyllanthus maderaspatensis Linn.'s Infusion (leaves) is Headache.

The indications of Phyllanthus maderaspatensis Linn.'s Leaves are Headache, Ophthalmia, Incipient Blindness, Cough, Ascites, Earache, Griping, Liver Affections.

The indications of Phyllanthus maderaspatensis Linn.'s Seed are Ulcers, Earache, Sores, Hard Swellings, Cough, Intestinal Spasms, Stomachache, Inflammations.

The indications of Phyllanthus maderaspatensis Linn.'s Seeds (Extract) are Dysentery, Diarrhoea.

Contraindications

None recorded.

Temperament

The temperament of Phyllanthus maderaspatensis Linn. is 2nd order, warm and dry.

Occurrence, Taste & Odor

Odor: The odor of Phyllanthus maderaspatensis Linn. is Unpleasant.

Dosage

PartDoseInstructions
Whole Herb5.000 – 7.000 gN/A

Available Brands

Compound Preparations

Phyllanthus maderaspatensis Linn. is used in the preparation of Marham Dakhliyun, Safuf Teen.

Substitutes

The substitute of Phyllanthus maderaspatensis Linn. is Ocimum sanctum Linn. (Seeds).

Active Constituents

The active constituents of Phyllanthus maderaspatensis Linn. are Essential Oil, Maderin, Mucilage, ß-Sitosterol.

Antidotes

The antidotes of Phyllanthus maderaspatensis Linn. are Prunus amygdalus Batsch. (Oil), Rumex vesicarius Linn (Seed).

Toxicity

Currently no Toxicity information is available for Phyllanthus maderaspatensis Linn.. (work in progress)