Fumaria indica (Haussk) Pugsley
Fumaria indica (Haussk) Pugsley is also known as Fumaria Indica Hausskn, Fumaria indica Linn, Fumaria Officinalis Linn., Fumaria parviflora Lamk belongs to Fumariaceae family.
The Arabic names for this herb are Hashishatul Rakhs Hindi, Shahtaraj.
The English names for this herb are Beggary, Common Fumitory, Earth-smoke, Fumitory, Wax dolls.
The Urdu names for this herb are Baqlatul-Malik, Pitpapra, Shahtarah, Shahtaro, Shahtera.
Description
Fumaria indica (Haussk) Pugsley. A robust plant, scarcely scandent, leaves more or less glaucous; segment inner or oblong linear, rarely broader than 1 mm; short, in flower dense,in fruit slightly elongate; and lax, often almost twice as long as the stout peduncles. Sepals absent or minute (about 0.5 mm long) triangular-ovate, acuminate whitish. Corolla very small, about 4 mm long, white; upper petal with narrow wings without purple spot; inner petals with a purple or greenish tip. Fruit 2 mm long and Slightly broader, subrotund-obovate, very obtuse or truncate, obscurely short-apiculate, rugose when dry
Fumaria indica (Haussk) Pugsley's Above Ground Parts. Fumitory - an annual herb growing up to 30 inches tall with slender stems and many limp branches. At the ends of the branches bloom elongated clusters of small, tubular, pink-purple, crimson-tipped flowers (May-September).
Fumaria indica (Haussk) Pugsley's Leaves. The gray-green leaves are divided into triangular toothed leaflets. Like curls of smoke rising from the ground, fumitory's gray-green leaves have a ghostly appearance when seen from afar. The leaves can wrap themselves around things to support the plant like a Clematis.
Pharmacological Actions
The pharmacological actions of Fumaria indica (Haussk) Pugsley's Above Ground Parts are Alterative for fever, Anthelmintic, Anti-bilious, Anti-inflammatory, Anti-pyretic, Anti-spasmodic, Astringent, Bitter, Blood Purifier, Cholagogue, Choleretic, Diaphoretic, Digestive, Diuretic, Expectorant, Hepatoprotective, Laxative, Sedative, Stomachic, Sudorific, Tonic.
Indications
The indications of Fumaria indica (Haussk) Pugsley's Above Ground Parts are Colic, Jaundice, Scabies, Micturition, Visceral Obstructions, Dyspepsia, Constipation, Melancholia, Vomiting, Eczema, Scrofula, Syphilis, Leprosy, Spleen Disorders, Chronic Fever, Dry Skin Diseases, Migraine due to Liver Disorders, Gall Stones, Persistent Mild Fever, Scorbutic Affections.
The indications of Fumaria indica (Haussk) Pugsley are Conjunctivitis, Eczema, Acne.
Contraindications
None recorded.
Temperament
The temperaments of Fumaria indica (Haussk) Pugsley's Above Ground Parts are 2nd order, dry, Moderate in Coldness and Warmness.
Occurrence, Taste & Odor
Taste: Above Ground Parts: Bitter,Acrid,Astringent.
Dosage
| Part | Dose | Instructions |
|---|---|---|
| Above Ground Parts | 3.000 – 7.000 g | N/A |
| Whole Herb | 1.000 – 2.000 Tsp. | Pour this ammount of dried herb in a cup of boilling water and let infuse for 10-15 minutes. This may be drunk freely, but for skin problems it should be drunk at least three times a day. |
| Leaves | 0.000 – 0.000 | N/A |
| Liquid Extract | 30.000 – 60.000 Drops | N/A |
| Powder | 160.000 – 0.000 mg | N/A |
| Tincture | 1.000 – 4.000 ml | Tincture:1 in 25% alcohol. Or 1- 2 ml of the tincture three times a day. |
Available Brands
- FEVER- XQARSHI INDUSTRIES (PVT) LTD
- ITRIFAL SHAHHATRAHamdard laboratories Waqf Pakistan
- MAJUN USHBAHamdard laboratories Waqf Pakistan
- SAFIHamdard laboratories Waqf Pakistan
Compound Preparations
Fumaria indica (Haussk) Pugsley is used in the preparation of Arq Murakkab Musaffi Khun, Arq Shahtarah, Hab Musaffi Khun, Itrifal Mundi, Itrifal Shahtara, Ma'jun Chobgazwali, Ma'jun Juzam, Ma'jun Mundi, Ma'jun Ushba, Mufarreh Azam, Safuf Barg Hina Wala, Safuf Chob Gazwala, Suduri.
Substitutes
The substitutes of Fumaria indica (Haussk) Pugsley are Cassia senna Linn, Terminalia belerica Roxb..
Active Constituents
The active constituents of Fumaria indica (Haussk) Pugsley are Aurotensine, Biflorine, Choline, Cryptocavine, Di-Tetra-Hydrocoptisine, Fumaric Acid, Fumaridine, Fumarine, Isoquinoline alkaloids, Minerals, Parfumidine, Parfumine, Potassium Salts, Protopine, Sanguinarine, Sinactine, Sugar, Tannin.
Antidotes
The antidote of Fumaria indica (Haussk) Pugsley is Cichorium intybus Linn..
Toxicity
Currently no Toxicity information is available for Fumaria indica (Haussk) Pugsley. (work in progress)