Lactuca serriola Linn.
Lactuca serriola Linn. belongs to Asteraceae, Compositae family.
The Arabic names for this herb are Bazr ul-Khas, Khasarul Zait, Khasarul Tabqari.
The English name for this herb is Lettuce.
The Urdu names for this herb are Kahu, Salad.
Description
Lactuca serriola Linn.. An erect leafy plant 60-150 cm high, usually prickly towards the base. Leaves sessile, pinnatifid, prickly beneath on the mid-rib and nerves. Seeds very small, 1 cm long and 1-2 mm broad, whitish brown ribbed longitudinally and little curved vertically, elliptical, lanceolate and compressed, apex pointed
Pharmacological Actions
The pharmacological actions of Lactuca serriola Linn. are Anodyne, Anti-bilious, Anti-flatulent, Appetizer, Blood Purifier, Diuretic, Expectorant, Hypnotic, Lactagogue, Preventive of Environmental Affects , Sedative, Stomach Tonic, Tonic, Tonic against General Debility, Tonic for Lungs.
The pharmacological actions of Lactuca serriola Linn.'s Leaves are Anti-bilious, Anti-ophthalmic, Appetizer, Blood Purifier.
The pharmacological actions of Lactuca serriola Linn.'s Seeds are Anodyne, Hypnotic.
Indications
The indications of Lactuca serriola Linn.'s Decoction (seed) are Spermatorrhoea, Insomnia.
The indications of Lactuca serriola Linn.'s Leaves are Ophthalmia, Leucoderma, Headache, Burning Sensation, Painful Ulcers, Liver Diseases, Lack of Appetite, Nose Troubles, Cough due to Heart Disease, Biliousness, Bronchitis, Scabies.
The indication of Lactuca serriola Linn.'s Seed (powder) is Fever.
The indications of Lactuca serriola Linn.'s Seeds are Biliousness, Liver Complaints, Dyspepsia, Melancholia, Bilious Heat, Excessive Thirst, Stomachache.
The indications of Lactuca serriola Linn.'s Seeds (Extract) are Nervousness, Pertussis, Palpitation, Phlegmatic Cough, Gonorrhoea, Asthma, Melancholia, Jaundice, Insanity, Bronchitis.
Contraindications
None recorded.
Temperament
The temperament of Lactuca serriola Linn.'s Leaves is 2nd order, cold and moist.
The temperament of Lactuca serriola Linn.'s Seeds is 2nd order, cold and dry.
Occurrence, Taste & Odor
Odor: The odor of Seeds of Lactuca serriola Linn. is Slightly Aromatic.
Taste: Leaves: sweet, Seeds: Bitter.
Dosage
| Part | Dose | Instructions |
|---|---|---|
| Extract(leaves) | 24.000 – 48.000 ml | N/A |
| Leaves | 0.000 – 0.000 - | N/A |
| Seeds | 3.000 – 5.000 g | N/A |
Available Brands
None recorded.
Compound Preparations
Lactuca serriola Linn. is used in the preparation of Arq Fawakeh, Arq Maul Jubn, Laooq Ab Tarbuzwala, Ma'jun Mughaliz Jawarish Wali, Mufarreh Shaikh-ur-Rais, Mufarreh Yaquti mo'tadil, Qurs Mussalas, Qurs Tabasheer Kafuri, Qurs Ziabitus, Roghan Lubub Suba, Safuf Tabashir, Tiryaq-i-Nazia.
Substitutes
The substitute of Lactuca serriola Linn.'s Leaves is Portulaca oleracea Linn. (Leaves Extract) [Used in dilute infusion or dilute water extract form.].
The substitute of Lactuca serriola Linn.'s Seeds is Papaver somniferum Linn..
Active Constituents
The active constituent of Lactuca serriola Linn. is Lactucin.
Antidotes
The antidotes of Lactuca serriola Linn.'s Leaves are Apium graveolens Linn., Mentha piperita Linn..
The antidotes of Lactuca serriola Linn.'s Seeds are Pistacia lentiscus Linn., Apis mellifera L. (Honey).
Toxicity
Currently no Toxicity information is available for Lactuca serriola Linn.. (work in progress)