Aristolochia bracteolata Lamk
Aristolochia bracteolata Lamk is also known as Aristolochia bracteata Retz. belongs to Aristolochiaceae family.
The Arabic name for this herb is Zarawand.
The English names for this herb are Aristolochia, Birthwort, Worm-killer.
The Urdu names for this herb are Isharmul, Kiramar.
Description
Aristolochia bracteolata Lamk is a herb, is evergreen, branched
Aristolochia bracteolata Lamk's Seeds 6 mm long. deltoid with a slightly cordate base.
Aristolochia bracteolata Lamk's Leaves is glabrous in texture, ovate and obtuse in shape, size is usually 3.8-7.5 cm long as broad as long. Cordate at base with a white shallow sinus, glaucous beneath, finely reticulately veined. Petiole 1.3-3.2 cm long.
Aristolochia bracteolata Lamk's Flowers. Soliatry; pedicels with a large sessil orbiculat or subreniform bract at the base. Perianth 2.5-4.5 cm long, base subglobose tube cylindric with a trumpet shaped mouth, lip linear, dark purple, with revolute margins, finely reticulately veined, as long as the tube. Capsules 1.3-2 cm long, oblong-ellipsoid, 12 ribbed, glabrous.
Pharmacological Actions
The pharmacological actions of Aristolochia bracteolata Lamk's Root are Abortifacient, Alterative, Anthelmintic, Calorific, Detersive, Diuretic, Emmenagogue, Expectorant, Purgative, Resolvent, Vulnerary.
The pharmacological actions of Aristolochia bracteolata Lamk's Whole Plant are Abortifacient, Alterative, Analgesic, Anthelmintic, Anti-asthmatic, Anti-gout, Anti-malarial, Anti-Periodic, Aphrodisiac, Diaphoretic, Emmenagogue, Febrifuge, Oxytocic, Purgative, Stimulant.
Indications
The indications of Aristolochia bracteolata Lamk's Root are Cough, Nervous Exhaustion, Worms, Dysmenorrhoea, Asthma, Wounds, Amenorrhoea, Chronic Ulcers, Periodic Fever, Spasmodic Congestion, Cramps, Convulsions, Skin Affections.
Contraindications
None recorded.
Temperament
The temperament of Aristolochia bracteolata Lamk is 2nd order, warm and dry.
Occurrence, Taste & Odor
Taste: Bitter,Pungent.
Dosage
| Part | Dose | Instructions |
|---|---|---|
| Whole Herb | 3.000 – 5.000 g | N/A |
| Root | 3.000 – 0.000 g | N/A |
Available Brands
- Majoon Dabeed-ul-WardAshraf laboratories (Pvt) Ltd.
- MAJOON DABEED-UL-WARDQARSHI INDUSTRIES (PVT) LTD
- MAJOON PHILASPHAQARSHI INDUSTRIES (PVT) LTD
- MAJUN FILASFAHamdard laboratories Waqf Pakistan
Compound Preparations
Aristolochia bracteolata Lamk is used in the preparation of Anqaruya-i-Kabir, Dabidul Ward, Hab Seen, Ma'jun Baladur, Ma'jun Filasfa, Ma'jun Murawweh ul-Arwah, Marham Quba, Marham Rusul, Marham Ushaq.
Substitutes
The substitutes of Aristolochia bracteolata Lamk are Aristolochia rotunda, Rheum emodi Wall. ex Meissn..
Active Constituents
The active constituents of Aristolochia bracteolata Lamk are Antibiotic Substance A, Antibiotic Substance B, Aristolochic Acid, Magnoflorine, Oil, Resins, ß-Sitosterol.
Antidotes
The antidotes of Aristolochia bracteolata Lamk are Apis mellifera L. (Honey), Lagenaria siceraria (Molina) Standley (Oil), Viola odorata Linn. (Oil).
Toxicity
Currently no Toxicity information is available for Aristolochia bracteolata Lamk. (work in progress)