Lupinus albus Linn
Lupinus albus Linn belongs to Papilionaceae family.
The Arabic name for this herb is Turmus.
The English name for this herb is White Lupine.
The Urdu names for this herb are Baqlai-Misri, Jhalar, Turmas.
Description
Lupinus albus Linn. A herbaceous errect annual, 45-120 cm high. Leaves digitate: leaflets obovate-oblong; flowers white, in terminal racemes; pods large, stout-beaked, hairy(162). Seeds white outside and yellow internally, globular and hard with a depression at the centre of both surfaces. They have a hole on the top.
Pharmacological Actions
The pharmacological actions of Lupinus albus Linn are Abortive, Anthelmintic, Detersive, Diuretic, Ecbolic, Emmenagogue, Resolvent of Inflammations, Vermicidal.
Indications
Contraindications
None recorded.
Temperament
The temperament of Lupinus albus Linn is 2nd order, warm and dry.
Occurrence, Taste & Odor
Odor: The odor of Seed Kernel of Lupinus albus Linn is Pungent.
Taste: Seed Kernel: Bitter.
Dosage
| Part | Dose | Instructions |
|---|---|---|
| Whole Herb | 3.000 – 6.000 g | N/A |
Available Brands
None recorded.
Compound Preparations
Lupinus albus Linn is used in the preparation of Ghaza-i-Husn Afza, Itrifal Deedan, Qurs Deedan, Zimad Kibrit.
Substitutes
The substitutes of Lupinus albus Linn are Artemisia absinthium Linn., Phaseolus vulgaris Linn..
Active Constituents
The active constituents of Lupinus albus Linn are Hydroxylupanine, Lupamine, Lupinidine, Lupinine.
Antidotes
The antidotes of Lupinus albus Linn are Origanum vulgare Linn., Sodium Chloride.
Toxicity
Currently no Toxicity information is available for Lupinus albus Linn. (work in progress)