Bergenia ciliata (Haw.) Sternb.
Bergenia ciliata (Haw.) Sternb. is also known as Saxifraga ligulata var.ciliata H.and T., belongs to Saxifragaceae family.
The Arabic names for this herb are Pakhan, Pekhan.
The English name for this herb is Bergenia.
The Urdu names for this herb are Bananapatrak, Kamarghvel, Pakhan Bed, Pakhanbed.
Description
Bergenia ciliata (Haw.) Sternb. is a herb, is evergreen
Bergenia ciliata (Haw.) Sternb.'s Leaves is glabrous in texture, broadly obovate or elliptic in shaped, size is usually variable. Sparsely and coarsely hairy, sparsely denticulate or shallowly sinuate-dentate.
Bergenia ciliata (Haw.) Sternb.'s Flower white, pink, and purple in color. In long cymose panicles; capsules round.
Pharmacological Actions
The pharmacological actions of Bergenia ciliata (Haw.) Sternb. are Anti-asthmatic, Anti-epileptic, Anti-flatulent, Anti-menorrhagic, Anti-spasmodic, Antidotary, Antidote, Cardiac Tonic, Demulcent, Deobstruent, Diuretic, Ecbolic, Emmenagogue, Lithontriptic, Resolvent.
The pharmacological action of Bergenia ciliata (Haw.) Sternb.'s Roots is Antidote.
Indications
The indications of Bergenia ciliata (Haw.) Sternb. are Bruises, Freckles, Cold, Chest Pain, Spleen Inflammation, Stone in kidneys, Stone in bladder, Ribs Pain, Shocks.
The indications of Bergenia ciliata (Haw.) Sternb.'s Leaves are Spasmodic Affections, Earache, Asthma, Bronchitis, Epilepsy.
The indication of Bergenia ciliata (Haw.) Sternb.'s Root(Infusion) is Periodic Fever.
The indications of Bergenia ciliata (Haw.) Sternb.'s Roots are Flatulence Colic, Periodic Fever, Chronic Venereal disease, Spasmodic Affections, Bronchitis, Epilepsy.
Contraindications
None recorded.
Temperament
The temperament of Bergenia ciliata (Haw.) Sternb. is 3rd order, warm and dry.
Occurrence, Taste & Odor
Odor: The odor of Bergenia ciliata (Haw.) Sternb. is Camphoraceous.
Taste: Acrid.
Dosage
| Part | Dose | Instructions |
|---|---|---|
| Whole Herb | 1.000 – 7.000 g | N/A |
| Powder | 0.000 – 0.000 - | N/A |
Available Brands
None recorded.
Compound Preparations
Bergenia ciliata (Haw.) Sternb. is used in the preparation of Dawai-Sandal, Ma'jun Aqrab, Ma'jun Talkh, Roghan Aqrab, Safuf Kushta Qalai, Tiryaq Samania.
Substitutes
The substitutes of Bergenia ciliata (Haw.) Sternb. are [Valeriana wallichii DC. one half quantity, Capparis decidua (Forssk.) Edgew half, and Costus spp. in equal quantity.], Capparis decidua Linn., Gentiana kurroo Royle, Valeriana wallichii DC..
Active Constituents
The active constituents of Bergenia ciliata (Haw.) Sternb. are Bergenin, Flavonoids, Gallic Acid, Glucose, Mucilage, ß-Sitosterol, Tannin.
Antidotes
The antidotes of Bergenia ciliata (Haw.) Sternb. are Nepeta hindostana (Roth) Haines [Used in cardiac ailments.], Rheum emodi Wall. ex Meissn. [Used in liver disorders.].
Toxicity
Currently no Toxicity information is available for Bergenia ciliata (Haw.) Sternb.. (work in progress)