Psoralea corylifolia Linn.

Psoralea corylifolia Linn. belongs to Leguminosae, Papilionaceae family.

The Arabic names for this herb are Jatbat, Zosalasa-alwan.

The English names for this herb are Babchi, Psoralia.

The Urdu name for this herb is Babchi.

Warning: If taken in excessive doses,it may cause nausea,vomiting,malaise,headache and sometimes purging.External application of essential oil preparation generally proved to be highly irritant to the skin causing sensitiveness and even blistering. Intradermal injection of the oil though effective ,was normally accompanied by severe pain with tendency to ulceration.

Description

Psoralea corylifolia Linn.. An erect annual, 30-180 cm in height. Leaves broadly elliptic, inciso-dentate. Flowers borne in axillary long peduncled heads, bluish-purple or yellow. Pods ndehiscent, ovate, mucronate, somewhat compressed, dark chocolate to almost black, 3.5-4.5 mm x 2.0-3.0 mm. Seeds, smooth, adhering to the pericarp.

Pharmacological Actions

The pharmacological actions of Psoralea corylifolia Linn.'s Seed are Anthelmintic, Anti-bilious, Anti-haemorrhagic, Anti-inflammatory, Anti-leprotic, Anti-leucodermal, Anti-phlegmatic, Anti-pruritic, Anti-psoriatic, Aphrodisiac, Blood Purifier, Cardiac Tonic, Carminative, Detersive, Diaphoretic, Emetic, Emollient, Exhilarant, Laxative, Stimulant, Stomachic.

Indications

The indications of Psoralea corylifolia Linn.'s Seed are Cough, Fever, Flatulence, Scabies, Loss of Appetite, Piles, Asthma, Constipation, Eczema, Gonorrhoea, Leprosy, Phlegmatic Fever, Intestinal Worms, Sexual Weakness, Urine Retention, Leucoderma, Psoriasis.

The indications of Psoralea corylifolia Linn.'s Seeds (paste) are Psoriasis, Inflammatory skin disaeses, Leucoderma.

Contraindications

None recorded.

Temperament

The temperament of Psoralea corylifolia Linn.'s Seed is 2nd order, warm and dry.

Occurrence, Taste & Odor

Odor: The odor of Seed of Psoralea corylifolia Linn. is Pungent.

Taste: Seed: Acrid.

Dosage

Part	Dose	Instructions
Whole Herb	0.000 – 0.000	N/A
Seed	1.000 – 2.000 g	N/A

Available Brands

BERSEENA MARHAMHamdard laboratories Waqf Pakistan
BERSEENA QURSHamdard laboratories Waqf Pakistan

Compound Preparations

Psoralea corylifolia Linn. is used in the preparation of Roghan Bars - Jadid, Safuf Bars, Zimad Kibrit.

Substitutes

The substitute of Psoralea corylifolia Linn. is Cassia tora Linn. (Seeds).

Active Constituents

The active constituents of Psoralea corylifolia Linn. are Corylifolinin, Essential Oil, Furocoumarin Mixture, Isopsoralen, Limonene, Psoralen, Psoralidin, ß-Sitosterol, Stigmasterol, Terpenoid Oil.

Antidotes

The antidotes of Psoralea corylifolia Linn. are [Yoghurt and oils may also be used.], Clarified Butter.

Toxicity

Currently no Toxicity information is available for Psoralea corylifolia Linn.. (work in progress)