Eruca sativa Miller
Eruca sativa Miller is also known as Brassica eruca Linn, Eruca vesicaria{L.} Cav.em.Thell. belongs to Cruciferae family.
The Arabic name for this herb is Jarjir.
The English names for this herb are Rocket Salad, The Rocket.
The Urdu names for this herb are Aahiro, Asun, Chiti Sariyun, Jamama, Jarjir, Tara-mir, Taramira, Tarmarah.
Description
Eruca sativa Miller. A variable erect annual, 2-4 ft. high with fleshy toothed leaves and yellow or lilac flowers. Pods 1 inch in length, erect, appressed to the stem. Seeds numerous, light reddish brown and ovoid, with a smooth surface, arranged in a double row in each compartment of the fruit
Pharmacological Actions
The pharmacological actions of Eruca sativa Miller are Anti-scorbutic, Aphrodisiac, Carminative, Detersive, Digestive, Diuretic, Emmenagogue, Lactagogue, Rubefacient, Semenagogue, Stomachic.
The pharmacological actions of Eruca sativa Miller's Leaves are Anti-scorbutic, Diuretic, Stimulant, Stomachic.
The pharmacological action of Eruca sativa Miller's Oil is Anti-bacterial.
The pharmacological actions of Eruca sativa Miller's Seeds are Aphrodisiac, Carminative, Detersive, Rubefacient.
Indications
The indications of Eruca sativa Miller's Oil are Scabies, Freckles, Itching, Urticaria, Rheumatic Pain, Leucoderma, Black Spots on Skin, Skin Disorder, Joints Swelling.
The indications of Eruca sativa Miller's Poultice(seed) are Joints Swelling, Rheumatic Pain.
The indications of Eruca sativa Miller's Seeds are Dysmenorrhoea, Amenorrhoea, Urticaria, Freckles, Black Spots on Skin, Cerebral Congestion, Rheumatic Joint, Skin Disorder, Headache, Leucoderma, Cardiac Pain, Thoracic Pain, Joints Swelling.
Contraindications
None recorded.
Temperament
The temperament of Eruca sativa Miller is 3rd Order, Warm and Dry with acquired moistness.
Occurrence, Taste & Odor
Odor: The odor of Oil of Eruca sativa Miller is Pungent.
Taste: Acrid.
Dosage
| Part | Dose | Instructions |
|---|---|---|
| Whole Herb | 1.000 – 3.000 g | N/A |
Available Brands
None recorded.
Compound Preparations
Eruca sativa Miller is used in the preparation of Hab Jalinus, Hab Khubs Al-Hadid, Labub Saghir, Lubub Al-Asrar, Ma'jun Maurawweh ul-Arwah, Ma'jun Pamba Dana, Ma'jun Raig Mahi, Namak Shaikh ul Rais, Safuf Nuqliyasa.
Substitutes
The substitutes of Eruca sativa Miller are Brassica nigra (L.) Koch., Cheiranthus cheiri Linn. (Seed).
Active Constituents
The active constituents of Eruca sativa Miller are Fatty Acids, Glucoerucin, Isothiocyanates, Sitosterol.
Antidotes
The antidotes of Eruca sativa Miller are Portulaca oleracea Linn., Apis mellifera L. (Honey).
Toxicity
Currently no Toxicity information is available for Eruca sativa Miller. (work in progress)