Ferula galbaniflua Boiss et Buhse

Ferula galbaniflua Boiss et Buhse. Perennial herb, leaves 2-4 pinnatifid. Umbels compound. Flowers yellow often polygamous calyx teeth obsolete. Petals ovate, obtuse, or emarginate Fruit orbicular or ellipsoid, much compressed dorsally; lateral ridges winged dorsal and intermediate filiform or obscure; vittae many or few<21!, carpophore partite. Seed much dorsally compressed, inner face plane. Galbanum (Jawashii) is the oleo-gum resin derived from F. galbaniflua, and few other species of Ferula. It is collected in the same manner as Asafoetida from the stem or the root. It occurrs in rounded or irregular yellowish or brownish tears 5-10 mm ir diameter." In the summer or heat,, it has a tendency to soften and agglutinate into lumps

The pharmacological actions of Ferula galbaniflua Boiss et Buhse's Oleo-Gum-Resin are Anti-asthmatic, Anti-dyspeptic, Anti-inflammatory, Anti-phlegmatic, Anti-rheumatic, Anti-septic, Anti-spasmodic, Anti-tussive, Carminative, Corrigent, Demulcent, Deobstruent, Detersive, Diuretic, Emmenagogue, Emollient, Expectorant, Laxative for Phlegm , Nervine Tonic, Resolvent, Stomachic, Styptic, Uterine Tonic.

The indications of Ferula galbaniflua Boiss et Buhse's Ointment are Bruises, Pain, Hard Swellings, Inflammations, Blind Ulcers, Scars.

The indications of Ferula galbaniflua Boiss et Buhse's Oleo-Gum-Resin are Cough, Flatulence, Jaundice, Sinusitis, Chorea, Nasal Catarrh, Facial Paralysis, Infantile Convulsions, Flu, Painful Uterine Affections, Inflammatory Swellings, Brain Disorders, Infected Wounds, Chronic Infection of Mucous Surfaces, Uterine Debility, Vision Impairment, Coma, Colic due to Phlegm, Uteralgia, Paralysis, Loss of Appetite, Acne, Piles, Dyspepsia, Asthma, Dropsy, Rheumatic Pain, Epilepsy, Stomach Debility, Palsy, Hysteria, Hemiplegia.

The temperament of Ferula galbaniflua Boiss et Buhse's Oleo-Gum-Resin is 3rd order, warm and dry.

Odor: The odor of Oleo-Gum-Resin of Ferula galbaniflua Boiss et Buhse is Aromatic.

Taste: Oleo-Gum-Resin: Bitter,Acrid.

The substitutes of Ferula galbaniflua Boiss et Buhse are Ficus carica Linn. (Latex), Pinus longifolia Roxb. ex Lamb. non Salisb. (Oleo-Resin).

The active constituents of Ferula galbaniflua Boiss et Buhse are Free Umbelliferone, Galbaresinic Acid, Galbaresinotannal, Gum, Resins, Volatile Oil.

The antidote of Ferula galbaniflua Boiss et Buhse is Phyllanthus maderaspatensis Linn..