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Argentum

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.

Warning: In recommended doses pases unabsorbed from the body. In large dose silver {as silver nitrate} is acorrosive poison.

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

Contraindications

None recorded.

Temperament

The temperament of Argentum is 1st order, cold and dry.

Occurrence, Taste & Odor

Taste: Powder: Astringent.

Dosage

PartDoseInstructions
Whole Herb0.000 – 0.000 N/A
Leaves60.000 – 120.000 mgN/A
Powder30.000 – 0.000 mgN/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)