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Lapis lazuli

Lapis lazuli

The Arabic name for this herb is Lazward.

The English names for this herb are True Ultramarine , Ultramarine Ash, Ultramarine Blue.

The Urdu names for this herb are Lajward, Lajward Mughsal.

Warning: Extensive sytemic use may cause nausea and colic.

Description

Lapis lazuli. Brilliant blue pigment of poor capacity and low tinting strength derived from natural mineral Lapis lazuli. Type found in gold-alloy mines is considered best for medicinal purpose. True ultramarine finely powdered is Lapis lazuli, and the refuse in manufacture is calcined, yield delicate grey pigment known as ultramarine ash. Chemically it is native sodium alumino-silicate containing sulfide and has azure blue shade of beautiful tone.

Pharmacological Actions

The pharmacological actions of Lapis lazuli are Anti-ulcer, Astringent, Blood Purifier, Desiccative, Emmenagogue, Laxative, Refrigerant.

Indications

The indications of Lapis lazuli are Insanity, Epiphora, Eye Disease, Epistaxis, Melancholia, Ulcers, Conjunctivitis.

Contraindications

None recorded.

Temperament

The temperaments of Lapis lazuli are 1st order, cold, 2nd order, dry.

Occurrence, Taste & Odor

Taste: Tasteless.

Dosage

PartDoseInstructions
Whole Herb1.000 – 2.000 gN/A

Available Brands

Compound Preparations

Lapis lazuli is used in the preparation of Hab Jawahar, Jawahar Mohra, Ma'jun Maurawweh ul-Arwah, Mufarreh Azam, Mufarreh Kabir, Mufarreh Yaquti mo'tadil.

Substitutes

The substitute of Lapis lazuli is Armenian bole.

Active Constituents

No information regarding Lapis lazuli's active constituent is currently available.

Antidotes

The antidotes of Lapis lazuli are [Powdered ultramarine may be washed.], Cochlospermum religiosum (L.) Alston, Pistacia lentiscus Linn..

Toxicity

Currently no Toxicity information is available for Lapis lazuli. (work in progress)