Lagenaria siceraria (Molina) Standley
Lagenaria siceraria (Molina) Standley is also known as Cucurbita lagenaria L., Cucurbita siceraria Molina., Lagenaria leucantha Rusby, Lagenaria vulgaris Ser. belongs to Cucurbitaceae family.
The Arabic name for this herb is Qarra.
The English names for this herb are Bottle Gourd, Calabash, White Gourd.
The Urdu names for this herb are Hurrea-Kaddu, Kaddu, Kaddu-e-Daraz, Kadu, Loki, Toomri, Tumba.
Description
Lagenaria siceraria (Molina) Standley. A large pubescent climbing or trailing herb; with stout, 5-angled stems and bifid tendrils. Leaves long petioled, 5 lobed; flowers large, white, solitary, monoecious or dioecious; fruits large, usually bottle or dumb-bell shaped, almost woody when ripe; seeds numerous, long, white, smooth, 1.6-2 cm long, horizontally compressed with marginal groove
Pharmacological Actions
The pharmacological actions of Lagenaria siceraria (Molina) Standley are Anti-bilious, Blood Heat, Digestive, Diuretic, Emollient, Febrifuge, Nutritive, Sedative, Tonic.
The pharmacological actions of Lagenaria siceraria (Molina) Standley's Fruit are Anti-Periodic, Blood Purifier, Tonic for Liver, Vulnerary.
The pharmacological actions of Lagenaria siceraria (Molina) Standley's Long Variety are Anti-bilious, Anti-pyretic, Diuretic.
The pharmacological actions of Lagenaria siceraria (Molina) Standley's Oil are CNS Depressant, Sedative.
The pharmacological actions of Lagenaria siceraria (Molina) Standley's Seeds are Anti-inflammatory, Anti-pyretic, Anti-tussive, Cooling , Diuretic, Nutritive, Tonic for Brain.
Indications
The indication of Lagenaria siceraria (Molina) Standley's Bitter Variety is Bronchitis.
The indications of Lagenaria siceraria (Molina) Standley's Fruit are Tuberculosis, Dry Cough, Liver Debility, Muscular Pain, Blood Diseases.
The indications of Lagenaria siceraria (Molina) Standley's Oil are Scalp Dryness, Biliary Fever, Tubercular Haemoptysis, Insomnia.
The indications of Lagenaria siceraria (Molina) Standley's Seeds are Blood Heat, Cough, Fever, General Debility, Earache, Dropsy, Inflammations, Helminthiasis, Brain Insufficiency, Scalding Urine.
Contraindications
None recorded.
Temperament
The temperament of Lagenaria siceraria (Molina) Standley is 2nd order, cold and moist.
Occurrence, Taste & Odor
Odor: The odor of Fruit of Lagenaria siceraria (Molina) Standley is Specific.
Taste: Fruit: sweet.
Dosage
| Part | Dose | Instructions |
|---|---|---|
| Whole Herb | 0.000 – 0.000 | N/A |
| Extract(fruit) | 60.000 – 120.000 ml | N/A |
| Fruit | 0.000 – 0.000 - | N/A |
| Seeds | 3.000 – 5.000 g | N/A |
Available Brands
- MUFARREH BARID SADAHamdard laboratories Waqf Pakistan
- MUFARREH YAQUTI MOTADILHamdard laboratories Waqf Pakistan
- TIRYAQ-E-FISHARHamdard laboratories Waqf Pakistan
- TIRYAQ-E-MASANAHamdard laboratories Waqf Pakistan
Compound Preparations
Lagenaria siceraria (Molina) Standley is used in the preparation of Arq Hara Bhara, Arq Maul Jubn, Ma'jun Muqawwi Wa Mumsik, Ma'jun Murawweh ul-Arwah, Ma'jun Sang-e-Sar-i-Mahi, Mufarreh Yaquti mo'tadil, Muffareh Barid Jawahar Wali, Muffareh Shaikh ul Rais, Mufferah Barid Sada, Qurs Kafur, Qurs kahruba, Qurs Tabasheer Mulayyin.
Substitutes
The substitutes of Lagenaria siceraria (Molina) Standley are Benincasa hispida (Thunb.) Cogn, Portulaca oleracea Linn., Spinacia oleracea Linn..
Active Constituents
The active constituents of Lagenaria siceraria (Molina) Standley are Cucurbitacin B, Pectins, Pentosans, Shikimic Acid.
Antidotes
The antidotes of Lagenaria siceraria (Molina) Standley are Aquilaria agallocha Roxb., Eugenia aromatica Bail.
The antidote of Lagenaria siceraria (Molina) Standley's Seeds is Apis mellifera L. (Honey).
Toxicity
Currently no Toxicity information is available for Lagenaria siceraria (Molina) Standley. (work in progress)