Nelumbium nuciferum Gaertn.
Nelumbium nuciferum Gaertn. is also known as Nelumbium speciosum Willd. belongs to Nymphaeaceae family.
The Arabic names for this herb are Nasreen, Nilofar.
The English names for this herb are Chinese Water Lily, Indian Lotus, Sacred Lotus.
The Urdu names for this herb are Kamal, Kamian, Kanwal, Nilofar.
Description
None recorded.
Pharmacological Actions
The pharmacological action of Nelumbium nuciferum Gaertn.'s Anthers is Sedative for Uterus.
The pharmacological actions of Nelumbium nuciferum Gaertn. are Aphrodisiac, Astringent, Cardiac Tonic, Cooling , Demulcent, Diuretic, Febrifuge, Refrigerant, Sedative.
The pharmacological action of Nelumbium nuciferum Gaertn.'s Filaments is Astringent.
The pharmacological actions of Nelumbium nuciferum Gaertn.'s Flower are Astringent, Cardiac Tonic.
The pharmacological action of Nelumbium nuciferum Gaertn.'s Fruit is Astringent.
The pharmacological action of Nelumbium nuciferum Gaertn.'s Root is Demulcent.
The pharmacological actions of Nelumbium nuciferum Gaertn.'s Seed are Diuretic, Refrigerant.
The pharmacological actions of Nelumbium nuciferum Gaertn.'s Stamens are Astringent, Diuretic.
Indications
The indications of Nelumbium nuciferum Gaertn.'s Anthers are Thirst, Bleeding Piles, Diarrhoea, Ulcers, Inflammations, Poisioning, Mouth Sores.
The indications of Nelumbium nuciferum Gaertn. are Snake Poisioning, Strangury, Excessive Thirst, Vomiting, Scorpion Bite, Eruptive Fevers, Small Pox, Worms, Biliousness, Fever.
The indications of Nelumbium nuciferum Gaertn.'s Filaments are Bleeding Piles, Burning Sensation.
The indications of Nelumbium nuciferum Gaertn.'s Flower are Skin Eruptions, Internal Hemorrhages, Blood Disorders, Diarrhoea, Cough, Fever, Biliousness, Thirst, Cholera, Brain Debility, Poisioning.
The indications of Nelumbium nuciferum Gaertn.'s Fruit are Thirst, Fever, Foul Breath, Blood Impurities.
The indications of Nelumbium nuciferum Gaertn.'s Fruit(decoction) are hematemesis, Fever, Agitation.
The indications of Nelumbium nuciferum Gaertn.'s Leaves are Strangury, High Fevers, Burning Sensation of the Body, Thirst, Piles, Leprosy.
The indications of Nelumbium nuciferum Gaertn.'s Powder(root) are Ring Worm, Cutaneous Affections, Piles.
The indications of Nelumbium nuciferum Gaertn.'s Root are Dyspepsia, Spermatorrhoea, Piles, Ringworm, Skin Diseases, Small Pox, Dysentery, Biliousness, Cough, Throat Troubles, Leucoderma, Chest Pain.
The indications of Nelumbium nuciferum Gaertn.'s Seed are Insomnia, Leprosy, Diarrhoea, Vomiting, Splenitis, Burning Sensation, Neurasthenia, Cutaneous Affections, Metrorrhagia, Chest Complaints, Dysentery, Leucorrhoea, Seminal Debility, Spermatorrhoea, Nightmares.
The indications of Nelumbium nuciferum Gaertn.'s Stamens are Spermatorrhoea, Hemoptysis, Hair Greying.
The indications of Nelumbium nuciferum Gaertn.'s Stem are Blood Diseases, Leprosy, Vomiting, Strangury.
Contraindications
None recorded.
Temperament
The temperaments of Nelumbium nuciferum Gaertn. are 2nd order, cold and moist, Cold and moist.
Occurrence, Taste & Odor
Odor: The odor of Stamens of Nelumbium nuciferum Gaertn. is Fragrant.
Taste: Sweet,Slightly Bitter.
Dosage
| Part | Dose | Instructions |
|---|---|---|
| Whole Herb | 0.000 – 0.000 - | N/A |
| Seed | 3.000 – 5.000 g | N/A |
Available Brands
None recorded.
Compound Preparations
Nelumbium nuciferum Gaertn. is used in the preparation of Arq Fawakeh, Arq Hara Bhara, Arq Maul Jubn, Arq Murakkab Musaffi Khun, Arq Nilofar, Arq Shir Murakkab, Dayaquza , Safuf Lodh, Sherbet Ahmad Shahi, Sherbet Aijaz, Sherbet Dinar, Sherbet Gaozaban, Sherbet Nilofar.
Substitutes
The substitute of Nelumbium nuciferum Gaertn. is Emblica officinalis Linn..
Active Constituents
The active constituents of Nelumbium nuciferum Gaertn. are Anonaine, Armepavine, Asimilobine, Glucoluteolin, Isoquercitin, Liensinine, Lirinidine, Liriodenine, Luteoline, Neferine, Nelumbine, Nelumboside, Nornuciferine, Nuciferine, Nupharine, Oxoushisunine, Quercitin, Raemerine.
Antidotes
The antidotes of Nelumbium nuciferum Gaertn. are Nepeta hindostana (Roth) Haines, Swertia chirata Buch. & Ham..
Toxicity
Currently no Toxicity information is available for Nelumbium nuciferum Gaertn.. (work in progress)