Linum usitatissimum Linn
Linum usitatissimum Linn belongs to Linaceae family.
The Arabic name for this herb is Bizr Kitan.
The English names for this herb are Flax, Linseed.
The Urdu names for this herb are Alsi, Bazralkatan, Ilsi, Tukhm-Zaghira, Tukhme Katan.
Description
Linum usitatissimum Linn. Annual, 0.6-1.2 m high; stem solitary or few, corymbosely branched; branches ascending towards the apex. Leaves upto 3.8 cm long, linear-lanceolate, attenuated at both ends, acute at the apex. Flowers about 2.5 cm across, in corymbose panicles. Sepals:the 2 outer elliptic, acuminate, with entire membranous margins, the 3 inner broader, acuminate, with ciliate margins, all strongly 3-nerved, the middle nerve alone reaching the apex. Petals blue, slightly crenate. Capsules mucronate. Seeds compressed, ellipsoid, smooth, dark brown, shining
Pharmacological Actions
The pharmacological action of Linum usitatissimum Linn's Ash(bark) is Styptic.
The pharmacological actions of Linum usitatissimum Linn are Analgesic, Anodyne, Anti-diabetic, Aphrodisiac, Astringent, Demulcent, Detersive, Diuretic, Emmenagogue, Emollient, Expectorant, Galactagogue, Hepatoprotective, Resolvent, Suppurative.
The pharmacological action of Linum usitatissimum Linn's Dried Ripe seeds is Demulcent.
The pharmacological actions of Linum usitatissimum Linn's Flower are Tonic for Brain, Tonic for Heart.
The pharmacological actions of Linum usitatissimum Linn's Oil are Analgesic, Anti-bilious, Blood Purifier, Detersive, Resolvent.
The pharmacological action of Linum usitatissimum Linn's Roasted Seeds is Astringent.
Indications
The indication of Linum usitatissimum Linn's Ash(bark) is Wounds.
The indications of Linum usitatissimum Linn's Bark are Gonorrhoea, Kidney Ailments, Cough, Wound Marks.
The indications of Linum usitatissimum Linn's Flower are Brain Insufficiency, Cardiac Debility.
The indications of Linum usitatissimum Linn's Infusion (seed) are Cold, Spermatorrhoea, Diarrhoea, Cough, Gonorrhoea, Urinary Irritation.
The indications of Linum usitatissimum Linn's Leaves are Kidney Ailments, Gonorrhoea, Cough.
The indications of Linum usitatissimum Linn's Oil are Biliousness, Gout, Cold, Burns, Rheumatic Swellings, Wounds, Ring Worm, Scalds, Cough.
The indications of Linum usitatissimum Linn's Seed are Irritation of Genito-Urinary Organs, Gonorrhoea.
Contraindications
The contraindications of Linum usitatissimum Linn's Mucilage are Cough, Cold.
The contraindications of Linum usitatissimum Linn's Poultice are Rheumatic Swellings, Gout.
Temperament
The temperament of Linum usitatissimum Linn is 1st order, warm and dry.
Occurrence, Taste & Odor
Taste: Mucilagenous,Bad.
Dosage
| Part | Dose | Instructions |
|---|---|---|
| Whole Herb | 5.000 – 12.000 g | N/A |
Available Brands
- DAWA-E-TAKOREHamdard laboratories Waqf Pakistan
- LAOOQ MO TADILHamdard laboratories Waqf Pakistan
- MARHAM DAKHLIYOONHamdard laboratories Waqf Pakistan
Compound Preparations
Linum usitatissimum Linn is used in the preparation of Hab Maghz Badam, Laooq Zequn-Nafs, Laooq Katan , Ma'jun Mobahee Antaki, Marham Basiliqun, Marham Dakhliyun, Qairooti Bazrul Katan, Safuf Muqliyasa, Sherbet Sadar, Zimad Kibrit.
Substitutes
The substitute of Linum usitatissimum Linn is Trigonella foenum-graecum Linn. (Seeds).
Active Constituents
The active constituents of Linum usitatissimum Linn are Glucosides, HCN, Linamarin, Lincaffein, Linocinnamarin, Lotaustralin.
Antidotes
The antidotes of Linum usitatissimum Linn are Coriandrum sativum Linn., Sikanjibin.
Toxicity
Currently no Toxicity information is available for Linum usitatissimum Linn. (work in progress)