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.
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
| Part | Dose | Instructions |
|---|---|---|
| Whole Herb | 1.000 – 3.000 gm | N/A |
| Root | 0.000 – 0.000 | N/A |
Available Brands
- HABB-E-KABID NAUSHADRIHamdard laboratories Waqf Pakistan
- SAFIHamdard laboratories Waqf Pakistan
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)