Asparagus officinalis Linn.
Asparagus officinalis Linn. belongs to Liliaceae family.
The Arabic names for this herb are Halyun, Pimalok.
The English name for this herb is Asparagus.
The Urdu names for this herb are Bhachhar, Bhatun, Haliyon, Halyun, Marchobah.
Description
Asparagus officinalis Linn. 30-37 cm long, is evergreen, errect, branched
Asparagus officinalis Linn.'s Seed is glabrous in texture, red in color, size is usually small
Asparagus officinalis Linn.'s Flower greenish white in color, size is usually small. Hanging on slender pedicels, 2 or 3 together in the axils of the principal branches, many of them with stamens only.
Pharmacological Actions
The pharmacological actions of Asparagus officinalis Linn. are Abortive, Anthelmintic, Anti-asthmatic, Anti-diabetic, Anti-gout, Anti-rheumatic, Anti-septic, Antidote, Aphrodisiac, Appetite stimulant, Appetizer, Demulcent, Diuretic, Emmenagogue, Expectorant, Kidneys Stimulant, Laxative, Lithontriptic, Mild Aperient, Resolvent, Rubefacient, Sedative.
The pharmacological action of Asparagus officinalis Linn.'s Infusion (leaves) is Emmenagogue.
The pharmacological action of Asparagus officinalis Linn.'s Leaves is Carminative.
The pharmacological actions of Asparagus officinalis Linn.'s Root are Astringent, Tonic.
Indications
The indication of Asparagus officinalis Linn.'s Infusion (leaves) is Skin Disorder.
The indication of Asparagus officinalis Linn.'s Infusion (Root) is Jaundice.
The indications of Asparagus officinalis Linn.'s Leaves are Cough, Flatulence, Asthma, Calculus Affections, Nervous Affections, Spasmodic Affections, Rheumatism, Dropsy, Constipation (Children), Headache, Chronic Gout, Cauterize Wounds, Brain Disorders.
The indication of Asparagus officinalis Linn.'s Root is Elephantiasis.
The indications of Asparagus officinalis Linn.'s Whole Plant are Palpitation, Flatulence, Measles, Chronic Gout, Dropsy, Rheumatism, Hysteria, Calculi of kidney, Snake Bite.
Contraindications
None recorded.
Temperament
The temperaments of Asparagus officinalis Linn. are 2nd order, warm and dry, 3rd order, warm and dry.
Occurrence, Taste & Odor
Odor: The odor of Asparagus officinalis Linn. is Mustard-like Pungent.
Taste: Bitter,Sharp.
Dosage
| Part | Dose | Instructions |
|---|---|---|
| Whole Herb | 2.000 – 3.000 g | N/A |
Available Brands
- JAWARISH ZAROONI AMBERI-BA-NUSKHA KALANHamdard laboratories Waqf Pakistan
- LABOOB KHAS JAWAHAR WALAQARSHI INDUSTRIES (PVT) LTD
Compound Preparations
Asparagus officinalis Linn. is used in the preparation of Jawarish Zar'unui Ambari Ba Nuskha Kalan, Lubub Al-Asrar, Lubub Kabir, Lubub Saghir, Ma'jun Maurawweh ul-Arwah, Ma'jun Sa'lab, Ma'jun Sang-i-Sar-i-Mahi, Muffareh Kabir.
Substitutes
The substitutes of Asparagus officinalis Linn. are Brassica juncea (L.) Czern. & Coss, Brassica nigra (L.) Koch..
Active Constituents
The active constituents of Asparagus officinalis Linn. are Aromatic Resin, Asparagin, Asparagusic Acid, Essential Oil, Flavonoids, Greenish Yellow Resin, Spargin, Steroidal Glycosides.
Antidotes
The antidotes of Asparagus officinalis Linn. are Milk, Sugar, Vinegar, Gallus domesticus Tenminck (Egg yolk), Cucumis sativus Linn. (Seeds).
Toxicity
Currently no Toxicity information is available for Asparagus officinalis Linn.. (work in progress)