Argemone mexicana Linn
Argemone mexicana Linn belongs to Papaveraceae family.
The English name for this herb is Yellow Thistle.
The Urdu name for this herb is Satiyanasi.
Description
Argemone mexicana Linn is a herb, : glabrous in texture, 1-3 ft long, is annual, errect
Argemone mexicana Linn's Seeds spherical, globe and netted like shape
Argemone mexicana Linn's Leaves thistle like and oblong shape, size is usually 7.5-18 cm. Sinuately pinnatifid and spinus veins white.
Argemone mexicana Linn's Flower yellow in color, size is usually 2.5-5 cm in diameter. Sepals 3, prickly, ovate produced just below the tip in a short, horn like. Petals 6 ovary prickly. Capsule prickly oblong-ovoid, 2.5-3.8 cm opening by 4-6 valves.
Argemone mexicana Linn's Stem is prickly in texture, 0.3-1.2 m long, branched. It has yellow juice and clasping.
Pharmacological Actions
The pharmacological actions of Argemone mexicana Linn are Anodyne, Anti-asthmatic, Anti-inflammatory, Anti-rheumatic, Aperient, Carminative, Cathartic, Demulcent, Depurative, Diuretic, Emetic, Emmenagogue, Expectorant, Febrifuge, Hemostatic, Laxative, Narcotic, Pectoral, Purgative, Sedative, Stimulant, Sudorific, Vulnerary.
The pharmacological actions of Argemone mexicana Linn's Flower are Anti-syphilitic, Diaphoretic, Diuretic, Expectorant, Narcotic.
The pharmacological actions of Argemone mexicana Linn's Fresh Roots are Alterative, Tonic.
The pharmacological actions of Argemone mexicana Linn's Infusion (flower) are Narcotic, Pectoral.
The pharmacological actions of Argemone mexicana Linn's Leaves are Anodyne, Carminative, Contraceptive, Emmenagogue, Narcotic, Stimulant.
The pharmacological action of Argemone mexicana Linn's Milky Juice(Fresh Plant) is Collyrium .
The pharmacological action of Argemone mexicana Linn's Oil(seeds) is Purgative.
The pharmacological actions of Argemone mexicana Linn's Root are Alterative, Tonic.
The pharmacological actions of Argemone mexicana Linn's Seeds are Aphrodisiac, Demulcent, Emetic, Expectorant, Laxative, Nauseant, Purgative, Sedative.
The pharmacological actions of Argemone mexicana Linn's Yellow juice are Anodyne, Narcotic.
Indications
The indications of Argemone mexicana Linn are Colic, Skin Diseases, Cold, Itching, Leprosy, Strangury, Inflammations, Catarrhal Affections, Cancer, Biliary Fever, Chancres, Cholecystitis.
The indications of Argemone mexicana Linn's Flower are Ophthalmia, Eczema, Gonorrhoea.
The indications of Argemone mexicana Linn's Fresh Roots are Piles, Intestinal Worms.
The indications of Argemone mexicana Linn's Milky Juice(Fresh Plant) are Ophthalmia, Malaria, Leprosy, Jaundice, Scabies, Syphilis, Gonorrhoea, Dropsy, Cornea, Corneal Opacity.
The indications of Argemone mexicana Linn's Root are Piles, Intestinal Worms.
The indications of Argemone mexicana Linn's Seeds are Emesis, Pertussis, Catarrhal Affections, Asthma, Cough.
The indications of Argemone mexicana Linn's Yellow juice are Dropsy, Jaundice, Leucoderma.
Contraindications
None recorded.
Temperament
The temperament of Argemone mexicana Linn is Cold.
Occurrence, Taste & Odor
Odor: The odor of Oil(seeds) of Argemone mexicana Linn is Nauseant.
Taste: Bitter,Sharp.
Dosage
| Part | Dose | Instructions |
|---|---|---|
| Whole Herb | 0.000 – 0.000 | N/A |
| Leaves | 60.000 – 0.000 g | N/A |
| Milky Juice(Fresh Plant) | 0.000 – 0.000 | N/A |
| Oil(seeds) | 3.000 – 7.000 drops | N/A |
| Seeds | 4.000 – 7.000 g | N/A |
Available Brands
None recorded.
Compound Preparations
No Compound Preparation information is available for Argemone mexicana Linn.
Substitutes
Active Constituents
The active constituents of Argemone mexicana Linn are Alkaloidal Fraction, Alpha-Allocryptopine, Berberine, L-Glutamic Acid, Morphine, Oil, Protopine, Sanguinarine.
Antidotes
Toxicity
Currently no Toxicity information is available for Argemone mexicana Linn. (work in progress)