Peganum harmala Linn.

Peganum harmala Linn.. A bushy herb, 30-90 cm high, leaves modified; segments linear, acute, narrow; flowers white solitary in the axils of branches; Capsules globose, depressed above deeply lobed; seeds many, angled, flat; The seeds (2.5-4.0 mm x 1.5-3.0 mm) are of a dull, earthy brown colour with a reticulated seed coat

The pharmacological actions of Peganum harmala Linn. are Abortifacient, Alterative, Anodyne, Anthelmintic, Anti-asthmatic, Anti-malarial, Anti-paralytic, Anti-Periodic, Anti-rheumatic, Anti-sciatic, Anti-spasmodic, Aphrodisiac, Blood Purifier, Carminative, Diaphoretic, Diuretic, Emetic, Emmenagogue, Expectorant, Fattening, Hypnotic, Lactagogue, Narcotic, Nervine Tonic, Purgative, Sedative, Soporific, Stimulant, Sudorific.

The indications of Peganum harmala Linn. are Colic, Dysmenorrhoea, Flatulence, Gout, Jaundice, Cough, Laryngitis, Paralysis, Neuralgia, Asthma, Sciatica, Syphilis, Rheumatism, Hysteria, Malaria, Cancer, Blood Impurities, Hiccough, Deafness, Impotency, Gallstones, Parkinsonism, Urogenital Affection, Cold Affections, Gall Stones.

The indication of Peganum harmala Linn.'s Infusion (seed) is Fever.

The indication of Peganum harmala Linn.'s Oil(seeds) is Deafness.

The indication of Peganum harmala Linn.'s Roots is lice Infection.

The indications of Peganum harmala Linn.'s Seed (powder) are Remittent Fever, Intermittent Fever.

The indications of Peganum harmala Linn.'s Seeds are Colic, Asthma, Sciatica, Amnesia, Insanity, Nervous Disorder, Jaundice, Cough, Paralysis.

The indication of Peganum harmala Linn.'s Whole Plant (juice) is Rheumatism.

The temperaments of Peganum harmala Linn. are 2nd order, dry, 3rd Order, Warm .

Odor: The odor of Leaves of Peganum harmala Linn. is Unpleasant. The odor of Seeds of Peganum harmala Linn. is Narcotic.

Taste: Leaves: Bitter, Seeds: Bitter.

The substitute of Peganum harmala Linn. is Ruta graveolens Linn. (Seeds).

The active constituents of Peganum harmala Linn.'s Oil(seeds) are Linoleic Acid, Oleic Acid, Palmitic Acid, Stearic Acid.

The active constituents of Peganum harmala Linn.'s Seeds are Arginine, Aspartic Acid, Deoxy Vascinone, Deoxypeganidine, D-Galactose, D-Glucose, Dihydro-Ruine, Glutamic Acid, Glycine, Harmaline, Harmalol, Harmine, Histidine, Leucine, Lysine, Oxopeganine, Pegaline, Peganidin, Peganine, Peganol, Phenylalanine, Proline, Ruine, Selenium, Serine, Sucrose, Threonine, Tyrosine, Valine, Vasicine.

The antidotes of Peganum harmala Linn. are [Sour articles of food may be used.], Sikanjibin [Should be prepared by juice of lemon and sugar.].