Taxus baccata Linn
Taxus baccata Linn is also known as Taxus willichiana Zucc. belongs to Taxaceae family.
The Arabic names for this herb are Hadas, Shajar al Fashagh, Tanob, Zarnab.
The English names for this herb are Common Yew, Himalayan Yew, Silver Fir.
The Urdu names for this herb are Sarw-Turkistani, Talispatar.
Description
Taxus baccata Linn. An ever green tree, usually 6 m or so in height. Bark reddish brown, thin and scaly. Leaves distichous, linear, with recurved margin, shining above, pale-yellow brown or rusty red below. Flowers usually dioecious; male strobili stalked, globose, female strobili solitary, axillary. Seeds borne in a scarlet fleshy cup
Pharmacological Actions
The pharmacological actions of Taxus baccata Linn are Abortifacient, Anti-rheumatic, Anti-spasmodic, Aphrodisiac, Appetite stimulant, Astringent, Carminative, Emmenagogue, Expectorant, Sedative, Stomach Tonic, Stomachic.
Indications
The indication of Taxus baccata Linn's Fruit extract is Chronic Bronchitis.
The indications of Taxus baccata Linn's Infusion are Phthisis, Vesical Catarrh, Bronchial Spasm, Asthma.
The indications of Taxus baccata Linn's Leaves are Asthma, Epilepsy, Hysteria, Nervousness, Hiccough, Calculus complaints, Toothache, Bronchitis, Indigestion.
The indications of Taxus baccata Linn's Young Shoots are Giddiness, Faltering pulse, Coldness of extremities, General Prostration, Severe Biliousness, Headache, Diarrhoea.
Contraindications
None recorded.
Temperament
The temperament of Taxus baccata Linn is 2nd order, warm and dry.
Occurrence, Taste & Odor
Odor: The odor of Taxus baccata Linn is Aromatic.
Taste: Bitter.
Dosage
| Part | Dose | Instructions |
|---|---|---|
| Whole Herb | 1.000 – 3.000 g | N/A |
Available Brands
None recorded.
Compound Preparations
No Compound Preparation information is available for Taxus baccata Linn.
Substitutes
The substitutes of Taxus baccata Linn are Cinnamomum zeylanicum Blume., Piper cubeba Linn..
Active Constituents
The active constituents of Taxus baccata Linn are Ephedrine, Ferredoxin, Hydrocyanic Acid, Tannin, Taxine, Taxiphyllin.
Antidotes
The antidote of Taxus baccata Linn is Coriandrum sativum Linn. (Dried).
Toxicity
Currently no Toxicity information is available for Taxus baccata Linn. (work in progress)