Citrullus lanatus (Thunb.) Mansf.

Citrullus lanatus (Thunb.) Mansf. is also known as Citrullus vulgaris Schrad. belongs to Curcurbitaceae family.

The Arabic name for this herb is Batikh Hindi.

The English name for this herb is Water Melon.

The Urdu names for this herb are Dhoana, Hindwana, Tarbuz.

Warning: Water melon fruit is advised to be taken before the meals and it is considered that taking after the meal it may cause food poisoning.

Description

None recorded.

Pharmacological Actions

The pharmacological actions of Citrullus lanatus (Thunb.) Mansf.'s Fruit are Anti-bilious, Cooling , Demulcent, Diuretic, Emollient, Febrifuge, Refrigerant, Sedative.

The pharmacological actions of Citrullus lanatus (Thunb.) Mansf.'s Seeds are Demulcent, Fattening.

Indications

The indications of Citrullus lanatus (Thunb.) Mansf.'s Fruit are Cough, Fever, Jaundice, Kidney Stones, Hoarseness, Diarrhoea, Gonorrhoea, Strangury, Inflammations, Insomnia, Hepatic Congestion, Haemoptysis, Bladder Stones, Intestinal Catarrh, Polydipsia, Brain Dryness.

The indications of Citrullus lanatus (Thunb.) Mansf.'s Juice are Dry Cough, Phthisis, Tuberculosis.

Contraindications

None recorded.

Temperament

The temperament of Citrullus lanatus (Thunb.) Mansf. is 2nd order, cold and moist.

Occurrence, Taste & Odor

None recorded.

Dosage

Part	Dose	Instructions
Whole Herb	0.000 – 0.000	N/A
Seeds	3.000 – 7.000 g	N/A

Available Brands

LABOOB-E-BARIDHamdard laboratories Waqf Pakistan
ROGHAN LABOOB-E-SABAAHamdard laboratories Waqf Pakistan
SHARBAT BAZOORI BARIDHamdard laboratories Waqf Pakistan
SHARBAT-E- BAZOORIQARSHI INDUSTRIES (PVT) LTD

Compound Preparations

Citrullus lanatus (Thunb.) Mansf. is used in the preparation of Arq Fawakeh, Halwa-i-Badam, Laooq Ab Tarbuzwala, Lubub Barid, Ma'jun Hamal Ambari Alvi Khani, Ma'jun Maurawweh ul-Arwah, Roghan Lubub Suba, Sherbet Bazuri Baarid.

Substitutes

No information regarding Citrullus lanatus (Thunb.) Mansf.'s substitute is currently available.

Active Constituents

No information regarding Citrullus lanatus (Thunb.) Mansf.'s active constituent is currently available.

Antidotes

No information regarding Citrullus lanatus (Thunb.) Mansf.'s antidote is currently available.

Toxicity

Currently no Toxicity information is available for Citrullus lanatus (Thunb.) Mansf.. (work in progress)