Lead Sulphide
The Arabic names for this herb are Ismad, Kuhl.
The English names for this herb are Collyrium, Galena, Lead Ore.
The Urdu names for this herb are Anjan, Kohl, Surma.
Description
Lead Sulphide. Galena, the major constituent of Collyrium (Surma/lsmad) is an inorganic lead compound found in mineralized fissure veins and replacement bodies. Some other metals (such as silver, copper, zinc etc.) may be found combined with this ore in trace amounts. Occur as greyish black cubic crystals, and is practically insoluble in water or aqueous medium. Reduced to ultrafine powder, it is made with or without appropriately triturated herbal ingredients, gold or silver leaves, gem stones and marine coelenterates etc. and is used as cosmetic for treatment and prophylaxis of various eye complaints and diseases
Pharmacological Actions
The pharmacological actions of Lead Sulphide are Absorbent, Anti-infective, Anti-septic, Astringent.
Indications
The indication of Lead Sulphide is Eye Complaints.
Contraindications
None recorded.
Temperament
The temperaments of Lead Sulphide are 3rd Order Dry, 2nd order, cold.
Occurrence, Taste & Odor
Odor: The odor of Lead Sulphide is Odourless.
Taste: Tasteless or slightly bad.
Dosage
| Part | Dose | Instructions |
|---|---|---|
| Whole Herb | 0.000 – 0.000 - | For external use only in micro quantities with the aid of applicator (Salai). |
Available Brands
None recorded.
Compound Preparations
Lead Sulphide is used in the preparation of Barud-i-Kafuri, Chaharum Kohl-al-Basar, Hashmi Anjan Surkh, Kohl -al-Jawahir, Kohl Aswad, Kohl-i-Shifa, Safaid Kohl-al-Jawahir Awwal, Siah Kohl-al-Jawahir Awwal, Surma Sanuf, Surma Special, Surmi Special.
Substitutes
The substitute of Lead Sulphide is Lead Oxide [Used in detoxified and triturated form in equal doses.].
Active Constituents
No information regarding Lead Sulphide's active constituent is currently available.
Antidotes
The antidotes of Lead Sulphide are Cochlospermum religiosum (L.) Alston, Sugar, Coriandrum sativum Linn. (Water Extract).
Toxicity
Currently no Toxicity information is available for Lead Sulphide. (work in progress)