Carthamus tinctorius Linn.
Carthamus tinctorius Linn. is also known as Carthamus dentatus Blanco. belongs to Asteraceae, Compositae family.
The Arabic name for this herb is Biz Qurtum.
The English names for this herb are Safflower, Wild Saffron.
The Urdu names for this herb are Kurtum Kusanbah, Kusssum, Pawari, Qurtum.
Description
Carthamus tinctorius Linn.. An annual herb upto 90 cm high. Leaves are oval with spiny edges, prickly to the touch. Inflorescence a broad corymb. Floral head 3-5 cm wide, interior bracts much shorter. Flowers orange-yellow, thick base, thistle-like
Pharmacological Actions
The pharmacological actions of Carthamus tinctorius Linn.'s Cold Infusion(Dried Flowers) are Laxative, Soothing, Tonic.
The pharmacological actions of Carthamus tinctorius Linn. are Analgesic, Anti-flatulent, Anti-infective, Anti-phlegmatic, Aphrodisiac, Concoctive , Diaphoretic, Diuretic, Emmenagogue, Expectorant, Laxative, Purgative, Resolvent, Rubefacient, Sedative, Semenagogue, Sudorific.
The pharmacological action of Carthamus tinctorius Linn.'s Extract(Ethanolic) is Prevents expansion of Myocardial Infarction.
The pharmacological action of Carthamus tinctorius Linn.'s Extract(Fresh Buds) is Anti-microbial.
The pharmacological actions of Carthamus tinctorius Linn.'s Flowers are Anodyne, Diaphoretic, Emmenagogue, Laxative, Purgative, Rubefacient, Sudorific.
The pharmacological action of Carthamus tinctorius Linn.'s Hot Infusion(Dried Flowers) is Diaphoretic.
The pharmacological action of Carthamus tinctorius Linn.'s Root is Diuretic.
The pharmacological action of Carthamus tinctorius Linn.'s Seeds is Purgative.
The pharmacological actions of Carthamus tinctorius Linn.'s Seeds and Flower are Aphrodisiac, Concoctive , Diuretic, Emmenagogue, Purgative, Semenagogue.
Indications
The indications of Carthamus tinctorius Linn.'s Cold Infusion(Dried Flowers) are Measles, Hysteria, Scarlatina.
The indications of Carthamus tinctorius Linn. are Blood Clot, Blood Disorders, Menstrual Disorders, Heart Diseases.
The indications of Carthamus tinctorius Linn.'s Hot Infusion(Dried Flowers) are Nasal Catarrh, Jaundice, Muscular Rheumatism.
The indications of Carthamus tinctorius Linn.'s Oil(seeds) are Eczema, Kidney Disorders, Diabetes, Itch, Arteriosclerosis, Coronary Heart Diseases, Roughness of Skin, Painful Joints.
The indications of Carthamus tinctorius Linn.'s Seeds and Flower are Catarrhal Affections of Phlegmatic origion, Abdominal Dropsy, Spasmodic Colic pain, Anasarca, Asthma, Bronchitis.
Contraindications
None recorded.
Temperament
The temperaments of Carthamus tinctorius Linn. are 1st order, warm and dry, 2nd order,warm, 1st order,dry+.
Occurrence, Taste & Odor
Odor: The odor of Flowers of Carthamus tinctorius Linn. is Unpleasant.
Taste: Flowers: Unpleasant Bitter.
Dosage
| Part | Dose | Instructions |
|---|---|---|
| Whole Herb | 0.000 – 0.000 0 | N/A |
| Flowers | 5.000 – 7.000 g | N/A |
Available Brands
- NAMAK JALINOOSHamdard laboratories Waqf Pakistan
- NAMAK SULEMANIHamdard laboratories Waqf Pakistan
Compound Preparations
Carthamus tinctorius Linn. is used in the preparation of Al-Ahmar, Halwai-S'alab, Jawarish Qurtum, Lubub Al-Asrar, Ma'jun Maurawweh ul-Arwah, Ma'jun Qurtum, Roghan Qurtum, Safuf Namak Sulaimani.
Substitutes
The substitute of Carthamus tinctorius Linn. is Pistacia terebinthus Linn..
Active Constituents
The active constituents of Carthamus tinctorius Linn. are Carthamine, Carthamoside, Kinobeon A, Luteolin 7-Glucoside, Safflomin, Tinctormin.
Antidotes
The antidote of Carthamus tinctorius Linn. is Pimpinella anisum Linn..
Toxicity
Currently no Toxicity information is available for Carthamus tinctorius Linn.. (work in progress)