Prunus armeniaca Linn.
Prunus armeniaca Linn. belongs to Rosaceae family.
The Arabic names for this herb are Khubani, Mishmish.
The English name for this herb is Apricot.
The Urdu names for this herb are Khubani, Khurmani, Zardalu.
Description
None recorded.
Pharmacological Actions
The pharmacological actions of Prunus armeniaca Linn. are Anti-bilious, Anti-flatulent, Anti-septic, Demulcent, Nutrient, Resolvent, Tonic.
Indications
The indications of Prunus armeniaca Linn.'s Fruit are Stomach Irritation, Blood Heat, Bilious Fever.
The indications of Prunus armeniaca Linn.'s Leaves are Intestinal Worms, Diarrhoea.
Contraindications
None recorded.
Temperament
The temperament of Prunus armeniaca Linn.'s Fruit is 2nd order, cold and moist.
The temperament of Prunus armeniaca Linn.'s Kernel is 1st order, warm and moist.
Occurrence, Taste & Odor
None recorded.
Dosage
| Part | Dose | Instructions |
|---|---|---|
| Fruit | 5.000 – 10.000 Nos. | N/A |
| Kernel | 3.000 – 12.000 g | N/A |
Available Brands
- KHUBAN Hamdard laboratories Waqf Pakistan
Compound Preparations
Prunus armeniaca Linn. is used in the preparation of Khuban.
Substitutes
No information regarding Prunus armeniaca Linn.'s substitute is currently available.
Active Constituents
The active constituents of Prunus armeniaca Linn.'s Fruit are Alpha-Carotene, Lycopine, Vitamin A.
The active constituents of Prunus armeniaca Linn.'s Kernel are Amygdalin, Ascorbic Acid, Calcium Pectate [1%], Enzymes, Ethereal Oil, Fatty Oil, Fructose, Glucose, Sorbitol, Sucrose, Sugars, Xylose.
Antidotes
No information regarding Prunus armeniaca Linn.'s antidote is currently available.
Toxicity
Currently no Toxicity information is available for Prunus armeniaca Linn.. (work in progress)