Ananas comosus Merr.
Ananas comosus Merr. is also known as Ananas sativa Schult.f. belongs to Bromeliaceae family.
The English name for this herb is Pineapple.
The Urdu name for this herb is Anannas.
Description
Ananas comosus Merr. is a shrub, : spiny in texture, 2-3 ft long, is evergreen, errect
Ananas comosus Merr.'s Ripe Fruit is rough in texture, yellow to light orange in color. It has crown of small leaves and succulent flesh.
Ananas comosus Merr.'s Leaves 2-3 ft long. Prickly margins and spiny tips.
Pharmacological Actions
The pharmacological actions of Ananas comosus Merr. are Abortifacient, Anthelmintic, Anti-bilious, Anti-inflammatory, Anti-scorbutic, Aperient, Cardiotonic, Diaphoretic, Digestive, Diuretic, Emmenagogue, Febrifuge, Lithontriptic, Nutritive, Purgative, Refrigerant, Sedative.
The pharmacological action of Ananas comosus Merr.'s Ripe Fruit is Diuretic.
The pharmacological action of Ananas comosus Merr.'s Roots is Diuretic.
The pharmacological action of Ananas comosus Merr.'s Unripe fruit is Abortifacient.
Indications
The indication of Ananas comosus Merr.'s Herb (juice) is Sore Throat.
The indication of Ananas comosus Merr.'s Ripe Fruit is Blennorrhagia.
The indications of Ananas comosus Merr.'s Unripe fruit are Venereal Disease, Cardiac Disorders, Jaundice, Fatigue, Palpitation.
Contraindications
None recorded.
Temperament
The temperament of Ananas comosus Merr. is 2nd order, cold and moist.
Occurrence, Taste & Odor
Odor: The odor of Ripe Fruit of Ananas comosus Merr. is Pleasant.
Taste: Ripe Fruit: Sweet,Delicious.
Dosage
| Part | Dose | Instructions |
|---|---|---|
| Whole Herb | 25.000 – 60.000 ml | N/A |
Available Brands
None recorded.
Compound Preparations
Ananas comosus Merr. is used in the preparation of Arq Ananas , Murabba-i-Ananas, sherbet Anannas.
Substitutes
The substitutes of Ananas comosus Merr. are Cydonia oblonga Pers., Malus sylvestris Mill..
Active Constituents
The active constituents of Ananas comosus Merr. are Ascorbic Acid, Ash, Bromelin, Ergosterol Peroxide.
Antidotes
Toxicity
Currently no Toxicity information is available for Ananas comosus Merr.. (work in progress)