Astragalus strobiliferus Royle
Astragalus strobiliferus Royle is also known as Astragalus diopogon Bunge belongs to Papilionaceae family.
The Arabic names for this herb are Anjdak, Anjira, Ghazorat, Kadru.
The English names for this herb are Gum Tragacanth, Sarcocol.
The Urdu names for this herb are Anzrot, Gaon, Gowan, Lai.
Description
Astragalus strobiliferus Royle is a shrub, 0.08 m long, branched
Astragalus strobiliferus Royle's Leaves paripinnately compound in shape, size is usually 2.5-5.5 cm. Leaflets c. 10-14 mm, oblanceolate.
Pharmacological Actions
The pharmacological actions of Astragalus strobiliferus Royle's Gum are Anti-inflammatory, Anti-phlegmatic, Anti-septic, Carminative, Demulcent, Desiccative, Fattening, Glutinous, Laxative, Refrigerant, Resolvent, Styptic.
Indications
The indications of Astragalus strobiliferus Royle's Gum are Bronchitis, Micturition, Conjunctivitis, Cancer, Dry Cough, Ear Infections, Larynx Irritation, Colitis, Pharynx Irritation, Urinary tract inflammation, Eye scar.
Contraindications
None recorded.
Temperament
The temperaments of Astragalus strobiliferus Royle's Gum are 2nd order, warm and dry, 1st order, dry , 4th order, warm .
Occurrence, Taste & Odor
Odor: The odor of Gum of Astragalus strobiliferus Royle is Inodorous.
Taste: Gum: Tasteless.
Dosage
| Part | Dose | Instructions |
|---|---|---|
| Whole Herb | 0.000 – 0.000 | N/A |
| Gum | 0.500 – 1.000 g | N/A |
Available Brands
None recorded.
Compound Preparations
Astragalus strobiliferus Royle is used in the preparation of Arq Amber, Hab Amber Momyaie, Hab Asgand, Hab Jalinus, Halwa-i-Ghaikwar, Halwai-Supari Pak, Itrifal Fauladi, Labub Kabir, Ma'jun Khadar, Ma'jun Maurawweh ul-Arwah, Ma'jun Mubahee Antaki, Ma'jun Muqawwi Wa Mumsik, Ma'jun Piyaz, Ma'jun Ruh al-Mominin, Ma'jun Shir Bargadh Wali, Safuf S'alab, Safuf Sailan ar-Rehm.
Substitutes
The substitute of Astragalus strobiliferus Royle is Acacia arabica (Lam.) Willd. (Gum).
Active Constituents
The active constituents of Astragalus strobiliferus Royle are Polysaccharides, Tragacanthin.
Antidotes
The antidote of Astragalus strobiliferus Royle is Pimpinella anisum Linn..
Toxicity
Currently no Toxicity information is available for Astragalus strobiliferus Royle. (work in progress)