Dorema ammoniacum D. Don.
Dorema ammoniacum D. Don. is also known as Dorema aureum Stocks. belongs to Apiaceae, Umbelliferae family.
The Arabic name for this herb is Samagh-Nashadri.
The English names for this herb are Ammoniacum, Gum Ammoniac.
The Urdu names for this herb are Ushag, Ushaq.
Description
Dorema ammoniacum D. Don.. A tall perennial shrub, 2-3 m tall, branched; stem base 6-12 cm in diameter, woody; radical leaves large, ternatisect; leaf segments large, oblong, obtuse; leaf base in amplexicaul umbel, simple on branches; peduncles 1-2 cm \ong; involucre of 5-8 small linear bracts; calyx teeth minute; petals white; fruit elliptic to oblong, 6-8 mm, 4-5 mm broad, glabrous, dorsal compressed; dorsal and intermediate ridges are distinct, thin and lateral ridges broad; furrows 1-vittate; commissure 4-vittate
Pharmacological Actions
The pharmacological actions of Dorema ammoniacum D. Don.'s Gum Resin are Anthelmintic, Anti-convulsant, Anti-inflammatory, Anti-phlegmatic, Anti-spasmodic, Aperient, Diaphoretic, Diuretic, Emmenagogue, Expectorant, Mild Irritant, Resolvent, Stimulant.
Indications
The indications of Dorema ammoniacum D. Don.'s Gum Resin are Paralysis, Gout, Dyspnoea, Chronic Cough, Ringworm, Diphtheria, Piles, Epilepsy, Spasmodic Affections, Rheumatism, Facial Paralysis, Chronic Asthma, Vitiliginous Spots.
Contraindications
The contraindications of Dorema ammoniacum D. Don.'s Gum Resin are Catarrh, Gout, Chronic Cough, Paralysis, Diphtheria, Piles, Asthma, Wounds, Liver Enlargement, Spleen Enlargement, Chronic Bronchitis, Epilepsy, Spasmodic Affections, Rheumatism, Facial Paralysis, Ring Worm, Scrofulous Glandular Swellings, Hardness in Joints, Leucodermal Patches, Spleenic Hardness.
Temperament
The temperament of Dorema ammoniacum D. Don.'s Gum Resin is 2nd order, warm and dry.
Occurrence, Taste & Odor
Odor: The odor of Gum Resin of Dorema ammoniacum D. Don. is Balsamic.
Taste: Gum Resin: Bitter,Slightly Acrid.
Dosage
| Part | Dose | Instructions |
|---|---|---|
| Gum Resin | 0.500 – 1.500 g | N/A |
Available Brands
- Demagh AfroozAshraf laboratories (Pvt) Ltd.
Compound Preparations
Dorema ammoniacum D. Don. is used in the preparation of Marham Rasul, Marham Ushaq, Zimad Kibrit, Zimad Ushaq.
Substitutes
The substitute of Dorema ammoniacum D. Don. is Ferula galbaniflua Boiss et Buhse.
Active Constituents
The active constituents of Dorema ammoniacum D. Don. are Butyric Acid, Salicylic Acid, Valeric Acid, Volatile Oil.
Antidotes
The antidotes of Dorema ammoniacum D. Don. are Pimpinella anisum Linn., Vinegar.
Toxicity
Currently no Toxicity information is available for Dorema ammoniacum D. Don.. (work in progress)