Physalis alkekengi Linn.
Physalis alkekengi Linn. belongs to Solanaceae family.
The Arabic names for this herb are Arus Dar Pardah, Habul Kaknaj, Kaknaj.
The English names for this herb are Alkekengi, Strawberry Tomato.
The Urdu names for this herb are Kaknaj, Panir, Papotan.
Description
Physalis alkekengi Linn.. The plant bears smooth, dark-green leaves and yellowish-white flowers.
Physalis alkekengi Linn.'s Fruit. The fruit is a round, red berry, about the size of a cherry, containing numerous flat seeds, kidney-shaped. It will grow freely in any garden, but sufficient is found growing wild for medicinal purposes
Physalis alkekengi Linn.'s Leaves. The leaves and capsules are the most bitter parts of the plant. The epicarp and calyx include a yellow colouring matter which has been used for butter.
Pharmacological Actions
The pharmacological actions of Physalis alkekengi Linn. are Alterative, Anthelmintic, Anti-diabetic, Anti-diarrhoeal, Astringent, Cholagogue, Contraceptive, Diuretic, Laxative, Lithontriptic, Resolvent.
The pharmacological actions of Physalis alkekengi Linn.'s Leaves are Anti-diarrhoeal, Repercussive.
Indications
The indications of Physalis alkekengi Linn.'s Fruit are Gout, Kidney Stones, Gleet, Kidney Disorders, Diabetes, Loss of Appetite, Anaemia, Dropsy, Gonorrhoea, Rheumatism, Arthritis, Liver Debility, Haemoptysis, Bladder Stones, Joint Pains, Bladder Disorder, Burning Sensation in Stomach.
The indications of Physalis alkekengi Linn.'s Leaves are Inflammations, Hard Swellings.
The indications of Physalis alkekengi Linn.'s Root are Diarrhoea, Dysentery, Ulcers, Chronic Wounds.
Contraindications
None recorded.
Temperament
The temperament of Physalis alkekengi Linn. is 2nd order, cold and moist.
Occurrence, Taste & Odor
None recorded.
Dosage
| Part | Dose | Instructions |
|---|---|---|
| Whole Herb | 5.000 – 7.000 g | N/A |
Available Brands
- JAWARISH ZAROONI AMBERI-BA-NUSKHA KALANHamdard laboratories Waqf Pakistan
- LABOOB-E-AZAMHamdard laboratories Waqf Pakistan
- LABOOB-E-KABIR MUQQUAWIE BAHHamdard laboratories Waqf Pakistan
- MAJUN HAJR-UL-YAHOODHamdard laboratories Waqf Pakistan
- MAJUN JALINOOS LULVIHamdard laboratories Waqf Pakistan
- MAJUN SALIBHamdard laboratories Waqf Pakistan
- TIRYAQ-E-MASANAHamdard laboratories Waqf Pakistan
Compound Preparations
Physalis alkekengi Linn. is used in the preparation of Hab Momiyaee Sada, Ma'jun Aqrab, Ma'jun Hajral-Yahud, Ma'jun Jalinus Lului, Ma'jun Sang-e-Sar-i-Mahi, Qurs Kaknaj, Tiryaq-e-Masana.
Substitutes
No information regarding Physalis alkekengi Linn.'s substitute is currently available.
Active Constituents
No information regarding Physalis alkekengi Linn.'s active constituent is currently available.
Antidotes
No information regarding Physalis alkekengi Linn.'s antidote is currently available.
Toxicity
Currently no Toxicity information is available for Physalis alkekengi Linn.. (work in progress)