Argentum
Argentum belongs to Aristolochiacea family.
The Arabic name for this herb is Fizzah.
The English names for this herb are Argentum, Native Silver Alloys, Silver, Silver Foil.
The Urdu names for this herb are Chandi, Fizza, Nuqra.
Description
Argentum. Silver is white, soft, and ductile metal. Silver may be artificially produced by a mixture of mercury, sulphur and other substances
Pharmacological Actions
The pharmacological actions of Argentum are Anti-spasmodic, Astringent, Bactericidal, Bacteriostatic, Sedative, Stimulant, Tonic.
Indications
The indications of Argentum are Heartburn, Gleet, Cholera, Phthisis, Skin Diseases, Diphtheria, Dysentery, Leucorrhoea, Dyspepsia, Whooping Cough, Gonorrhoea, Chest Affections, Epilepsy, Palsy, Hysteria, Chronic Diarrhoea, Ulceration, Pyrosis, Spasmodic Asthma, Stomach Pain, Heat, Catarrhal Inflammation.
Contraindications
None recorded.
Temperament
The temperament of Argentum is 1st order, cold and dry.
Occurrence, Taste & Odor
Taste: Powder: Astringent.
Dosage
| Part | Dose | Instructions |
|---|---|---|
| Whole Herb | 0.000 – 0.000 | N/A |
| Leaves | 60.000 – 120.000 mg | N/A |
| Powder | 30.000 – 0.000 mg | N/A |
Available Brands
- BINGERHamdard laboratories Waqf Pakistan
- HABB-E-KHASHamdard laboratories Waqf Pakistan
Compound Preparations
No Compound Preparation information is available for Argentum.
Substitutes
The substitute of Argentum is Turquoise.
Active Constituents
No information regarding Argentum's active constituent is currently available.
Antidotes
The antidotes of Argentum are Cochlospermum religiosum (L.) Alston, Apis mellifera L. (Honey).
Toxicity
Currently no Toxicity information is available for Argentum. (work in progress)