Rumex vesicarius Linn
Rumex vesicarius Linn belongs to Polygonaceae family.
The Arabic name for this herb is Baqlat al-Hamiz.
The English names for this herb are Bladder Dock, Sorrel.
The Urdu names for this herb are Chuka, Chuka Saag, Chuko, Hummaz, Tursha.
Description
Rumex vesicarius Linn. An annual monoecious, glabrous, pale green herb, 15-30 cm high. Leaves elliptic-ovate or oblong, 2.5-7.5 cm long, base cuneate, hastate or cordate. Flowers pedicelled in short, terminal and leaf-opposed racemes. Nut trigonous white or pink0735. Root fusiform, yellow, fleshy and highly wrinkled, externally of a rusty brown colour, internally whitish. Seeds dark brown, triangular and polished
Pharmacological Actions
The pharmacological actions of Rumex vesicarius Linn are Analgesic, Anti-bilious, Anti-diarrhoeal, Astringent, Cardiac Tonic, Diuretic, Exhilarant, Febrifuge, Laxative, Refrigerant, Sedative, Stomachic.
Indications
The indications of Rumex vesicarius Linn are Toothache, Jaundice, Nausea, Scabies, Leucoderma, Insect Bite, Animal bite, Calculus.
The indications of Rumex vesicarius Linn's Root are Lymphatic Disorders, Glandular System Disorders, Chronic Skin Eruption, Laryngeal Irritation, Laryngeal Catarrh, Bilious Obstruction, Scrofula, Syphilis, Leucorrhoea, Dyspepsia, Diarrhoea, Scurvy, Jaundice.
The indications of Rumex vesicarius Linn's Seed are Nausea, Chronic Dysentery, Paralysis, Loss of Appetite, Palpitation, Stomach Inflammation, Burning Sensation, Burning Irritation.
Contraindications
None recorded.
Temperament
The temperaments of Rumex vesicarius Linn are 1st order, cold, 2nd order, dry.
Occurrence, Taste & Odor
Odor: The odor of Rumex vesicarius Linn is Peculiar.
Taste: Sour.
Dosage
| Part | Dose | Instructions |
|---|---|---|
| Whole Herb | 0.000 – 0.000 | N/A |
| Juice(leaves) | 30.000 – 60.000 ml | N/A |
| Root | 0.000 – 0.000 | N/A |
| Seed | 3.000 – 5.000 g | N/A |
Available Brands
- DOLABIHamdard laboratories Waqf Pakistan
- MUFARREH BARID SADAHamdard laboratories Waqf Pakistan
Compound Preparations
Rumex vesicarius Linn is used in the preparation of Ma'jun Masikal-Boul, Muffareh Barid Sada, Qurs kuhrab, Qurs Ziabitus, Safuf Tabashir, Safuf Teen.
Substitutes
The substitutes of Rumex vesicarius Linn are Citrus medica Linn., Plantago major Linn. (Seeds).
Active Constituents
The active constituents of Rumex vesicarius Linn are Ascorbic Acid, Calcium Oxalate, Lapathin, Rumicin, Tannin.
Antidotes
The antidote of Rumex vesicarius Linn's Seed is Foeniculum vulgare Miller.
The antidotes of Rumex vesicarius Linn are Sugar, Papaver somniferum Linn. (Syrup), Zizyphus jujuba Mill (Syrup).
Toxicity
Currently no Toxicity information is available for Rumex vesicarius Linn. (work in progress)