Alhagi camelorum Fisch
Alhagi camelorum Fisch is also known as Alhagi pseudalhagi {Bieb} Desv belongs to Papilionaceae family.
The English names for this herb are Arabian Manna Plant, Camel Thorn, Persian Manna Plant.
The Urdu name for this herb is Javansa.
Description
Alhagi camelorum Fisch is a shrub, : spiny in texture, 3.8 cm long, errect, branched. The sugar secretion obtained from this plant, occurs in small round grains.
Alhagi camelorum Fisch's Flower. 5-8 flowers on a spine; pedicels short, slender. Calyx glabrous, 4 mm long; teeth short triangular. Corolla a little more than or twice as long as the calyx, 8 mm long by 5 mm broad, auricled at the base above the claw, glabrous.
Alhagi camelorum Fisch's Seeds blackish brown in color. Textur is smooth and polished.
Alhagi camelorum Fisch's Leaves is glabrous in texture, oblong-obovate and obtuse in shape, size is usually 6-10 mm x 3-4.5 mm. Petioles very short, stipules minute, subulate.
Pharmacological Actions
The pharmacological actions of Alhagi camelorum Fisch are Alexipharmic, Anti-bilious, Anti-inflammatory, Anti-pyretic, Anti-rheumatic, Anti-septic, Appetizer, Diaphoretic, Diuretic, Expectorant, Laxative, Refrigerant, Styptic, Sympathomimetic, Tonic.
The pharmacological actions of Alhagi camelorum Fisch's Root are Anti-inflammatory, Anti-tussive.
Indications
The indications of Alhagi camelorum Fisch are Cough, Renal Calculi, Piles, Constipation, Epistaxis, Abscesses, Bilious Affections, Brain Affections.
The indication of Alhagi camelorum Fisch's Flower is Piles.
The indication of Alhagi camelorum Fisch's Oil (leaves) is Rheumatism.
The indications of Alhagi camelorum Fisch's Root are Abscesses, Cough ( in children), Swelling.
The indication of Alhagi camelorum Fisch's Seeds is Asthma.
Contraindications
None recorded.
Temperament
The temperament of Alhagi camelorum Fisch is 2nd order, warm and dry.
Occurrence, Taste & Odor
Odor: The odor of Alhagi camelorum Fisch is Unpleasant.
Taste: Bitter, Manna: sweet.
Dosage
| Part | Dose | Instructions |
|---|---|---|
| Whole Herb | 3.000 – 5.000 g | N/A |
Available Brands
- LABOOB-E-BARIDHamdard laboratories Waqf Pakistan
Compound Preparations
No Compound Preparation information is available for Alhagi camelorum Fisch.
Substitutes
The substitutes of Alhagi camelorum Fisch are Avena sativa Linn. (Extract), Sugar (Brown).
Active Constituents
The active constituents of Alhagi camelorum Fisch are Ascorbic Acid, Coumarin Derivatives, Essential Oil, Flavonoids, Tannin, Vitamin K.
Antidotes
The antidotes of Alhagi camelorum Fisch are Prunus domestica Linn., Tamarindus indica Linn., Zizyphus vulgaris Lam..
Toxicity
Currently no Toxicity information is available for Alhagi camelorum Fisch. (work in progress)