Pharetema posthuma Bhal
Pharetema posthuma Bhal belongs to Annelida, lumbricoidea family.
The Arabic name for this herb is Khirateen Am a ul Arz.
The English names for this herb are Earthworm, Khiratin, Lumbricoid.
The Urdu names for this herb are Gandoy, Kechwey, Kharateen, Sanpa.
Description
Pharetema posthuma Bhal. Creeping on the moist grounds, upto 8 inches in length. In rainy season earthworms may be found freely moving in gardens. Fish like it very much therefore, used to trap with fishing hook(4). Kharateen Mussafa are obtained for medicinal use by keeping the living earthworms in saltish butter milk (Chaach). Earthworms disgorge (or vomit) all the sand out of their body. The earthworms (Musaffa) are dried for use in traditional medicines.
Pharmacological Actions
The pharmacological actions of Pharetema posthuma Bhal are Aphrodisiac, Cicatrizant, Fattening, Sedative, Vulnerary.
Indications
The indications of Pharetema posthuma Bhal are Piles, Boils, Sore Throat, Wounds .
The indications of Pharetema posthuma Bhal's Oil are Paralysis, Hemiplegia.
The indication of Pharetema posthuma Bhal's Powder is Inflammations.
Contraindications
None recorded.
Temperament
The temperament of Pharetema posthuma Bhal is 1st order, warm and dry.
Occurrence, Taste & Odor
Taste: Powder: Tasteless.
Dosage
| Part | Dose | Instructions |
|---|---|---|
| Whole Herb | 1.000 – 3.000 g | N/A |
Available Brands
- LABOOB-E-AZAMHamdard laboratories Waqf Pakistan
- MAJUN SHABAB AWARHamdard laboratories Waqf Pakistan
- TILA MUQQAWI-E-KHASHamdard laboratories Waqf Pakistan
Compound Preparations
Pharetema posthuma Bhal is used in the preparation of Ma'jun Sa'lab, Qurs kharatin, Tilai Mussamin.
Substitutes
The substitute of Pharetema posthuma Bhal is Hirudo medicinalis Linn [For external use only.].
Active Constituents
No information regarding Pharetema posthuma Bhal's active constituent is currently available.
Antidotes
The antidotes of Pharetema posthuma Bhal are [Fresh ripe fruits may also be used.], Vitis vinifera Linn. (Fruit), Olea europaea Linn (Oil), Prunus amygdalus Batsch. (Oil).
Toxicity
Currently no Toxicity information is available for Pharetema posthuma Bhal. (work in progress)