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Prunus armeniaca Linn.

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.

Warning: Unripe fresh fruit may cause flatulence, or fever of septic origin if consumed in large quantity. Advised by the traditional physicians to take them before meals.

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

PartDoseInstructions
Fruit5.000 – 10.000 Nos.N/A
Kernel3.000 – 12.000 gN/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)