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Canthris vesicatoria Linn

Canthris vesicatoria Linn

Canthris vesicatoria Linn is also known as Mylabris chicorii Fabr, Mylabris phaberata Pallas belongs to Cleoptera, Insecta, Meloidae family.

The Arabic name for this herb is Zaravih.

The English names for this herb are Cantharides, Chinese Blistering Fly, Spanish Fly, Telini Fly.

The Urdu names for this herb are Telni-Makkhi, Telni-Pokh, Zarawih.

Warning: Corrosive,large doses are fatal . Owing to its irritating property, internal administration is uncommon. May cause burning pain in throat and stomach,nausea,vomiting ,colic,bloody diarrhoea and collapse.Toxic effects have been produced by 125-500mg (internally).

Description

None recorded.

Pharmacological Actions

The pharmacological actions of Canthris vesicatoria Linn are Aphrodisiac, Counter-Irritant, Diuretic, Emmenagogue, Stimulant, Vesicant.

Indications

The indications of Canthris vesicatoria Linn are Cystitis, Vitiligo, Alopecia, Spermatorrhoea, Earache, Boils, Pleurisy, Sciatica, Scrofula, Rheumatism, Hydrophobia, Deafness.

Contraindications

None recorded.

Temperament

The temperament of Canthris vesicatoria Linn is 3rd order, warm and dry.

Occurrence, Taste & Odor

Odor: The odor of Canthris vesicatoria Linn is Unpleasant.

Taste: Astringent,Sharp.

Dosage

PartDoseInstructions
Whole Herb30.000 – 60.000 mgN/A

Available Brands

Compound Preparations

Canthris vesicatoria Linn is used in the preparation of Cantharides Hair Lotion, Liquor Epispasticus, Liquor Litty, Siyyal Munfiz, Tncture Cantharidin.

Substitutes

The substitutes of Canthris vesicatoria Linn are [Subacetate of copper may also be used externally.], Copper Sulphate [Used for external use only.].

Active Constituents

No information regarding Canthris vesicatoria Linn's active constituent is currently available.

Antidotes

The antidote of Canthris vesicatoria Linn is Clarified Butter.

Toxicity

Currently no Toxicity information is available for Canthris vesicatoria Linn. (work in progress)