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Curcuma caesia Roxb.

Curcuma caesia Roxb.

Curcuma caesia Roxb. is also known as Zingiber zerumbet Rosc. belongs to Zingiberaceae family.

The Arabic name for this herb is Jadwarul Aswad.

The English name for this herb is Black zedoary.

The Urdu names for this herb are Kachur, Kali Haldi, Narkachur.

Warning: Considered as cephalgic (i.e. may cause headache).

Description

None recorded.

Pharmacological Actions

The pharmacological actions of Curcuma caesia Roxb.'s Root are Aromatic, Cardiac Tonic, Carminative, Deobstruent, Detersive, Expectorant, Hepatic Tonic, Rubefacient, Stimulant, Vulnerary.

Indications

The indications of Curcuma caesia Roxb.'s Root are Cough, Bruises, Pain, Asthma, Sprains, Rheumatic Pain, Inflammations.

Contraindications

None recorded.

Temperament

The temperament of Curcuma caesia Roxb. is 2nd order warm , 3rd order dry.

Occurrence, Taste & Odor

None recorded.

Dosage

PartDoseInstructions
Whole Herb1.000 – 3.000 gmN/A
Root0.000 – 0.000 N/A

Available Brands

Compound Preparations

Curcuma caesia Roxb. is used in the preparation of Arq Hazim, Hab Narkachur, Ma'jun Chob Chini, Ma'jun Murawweh ul-Arwah, Ma'jun Nishara-i-Aajwali, Mufarreh Azam, Mufarreh Mo'tadil, Mufarreh Shaikh-ur-Rais, Mufarreh Yaquti mo'tadil, Qurs Kabid Naushadri, Roghan Surkh, Safi, Safuf Chutki, Tiryaqul Asnan, Zimad Bars.

Substitutes

No information regarding Curcuma caesia Roxb.'s substitute is currently available.

Active Constituents

The active constituents of Curcuma caesia Roxb.'s Rhizomes are Albuminoids, Cineole, Curcumin, Curcumol, D-Camphor, Essential Oil, Gum, Phellandrene, Resins, Starch, Sugar.

Antidotes

No information regarding Curcuma caesia Roxb.'s antidote is currently available.

Toxicity

Currently no Toxicity information is available for Curcuma caesia Roxb.. (work in progress)