Arsenic Sulphate
The Arabic name for this herb is Sammul-faar.
The English names for this herb are Acidum Arseniosum, Arsenic Disulphite, Arsenic Trisulphide, Arsenious Acid, Arsenum, Floewrs of Arsenic, White Arsenic, White Oxide of Arsenic.
The Urdu names for this herb are Hartal, Hartal Gaodanti, Sammul-faar, Sankhya.
Description
Arsenic Sulphate. Found in arsenic ores as arsenates of iron, nickel or cobalt; commercial aresenious acid is obtained by roasting the native ores in the form of sublimate. With oxygen it forms arsenious acids - is a solid, heavy, white powder, stratified masses or minute transparent and glass-like crystals soluble in water, glycerine, alcohol, alkalies and their carbonates and in hydrochloric acid. It is used in preparations after being purified. Realgar (As2 S2) is prepared by fusing arsenic with 5 parts of sulphur and purified by rubbing it in the juice of lemons or ginger. Orpiment (As2 S3) occurs in two forms: shining smooth gold coloured scales and fine lemon yellow opaque masses
Pharmacological Actions
The pharmacological actions of Arsenic Sulphate are Alterative, Anti-bacterial, Anti-flatulent, Anti-Periodic, Anti-phlegmatic, Blood Purifier, Cardiac , Corrosive, Desiccant, Externally Irritant, Intestinal Stimulant, Nervine Tonic, Respiratory Stimulant, Stomachic.
Indications
The indications of Arsenic Sulphate are Fever, Bronchitis, Chorea, Coryza, Diabetes, Skin Diseases, Neuralgia, Anaemia, Sciatica, Backache, Syphilis, Rheumatism, Leprosy, Psoriasis, Malaria, Chronic Diarrhoea, Anasarca, Ague, Remittent Fever, Obesity, Leukoderma, Enlarged Lymphatic glands.
Contraindications
None recorded.
Temperament
The temperament of Arsenic Sulphate is 4th order, warm and dry.
Occurrence, Taste & Odor
Odor: The odor of Arsenic Sulphate is Odourless.
Dosage
| Part | Dose | Instructions |
|---|---|---|
| Whole Herb | 4.000 – 20.000 mg | N/A |
Available Brands
- NEMOROIDHamdard laboratories Waqf Pakistan
Compound Preparations
Arsenic Sulphate is used in the preparation of Dawa-i-Syah Kabutar Wali, Hab Ahmar, Jaohar Seen, Kushta Gaodanti, Kushta Hartal Warqi, Kushta Sam ul-Far.
Substitutes
Active Constituents
No information regarding Arsenic Sulphate's active constituent is currently available.
Antidotes
The antidotes of Arsenic Sulphate are Acacia catechu (Linn. f) Willd, Clarified Butter.
Toxicity
Currently no Toxicity information is available for Arsenic Sulphate. (work in progress)