Dryopteris chrysocoma (Christ) C.Chr.

Dryopteris chrysocoma (Christ) C.Chr. is also known as Aspidium filix-mas var.chrysocoma Christ., Dryopteris cochleata {Don} C.Chr.var.schimperiana, Nephrodium filix-mas var.schimperiana Clarke, Nephrodium schimperianum belongs to Polypodiaceae, Pteridaceae family.

The Arabic name for this herb is S-Sa-tar Alsultan.

The English name for this herb is Filix -Mas.

The Urdu name for this herb is Sarkhas.

Warning: Being irritant, it is always prescribed or administered with most suitable corrigent (accordingto the formulation). Suggested not to be administered with castor oil (Ricinus Communis oil) because such synergistic irritant effect may cause toxicity and severe excoriation of the alimentary canal.

Description

None recorded.

Pharmacological Actions

The pharmacological actions of Dryopteris chrysocoma (Christ) C.Chr. are Abortifacient, Anti-lice, Decongestant, Desiccant, Irritant, Vermifuge.

Indications

The indications of Dryopteris chrysocoma (Christ) C.Chr. are Bleeding, Ulcers, Irritation.

The indication of Dryopteris chrysocoma (Christ) C.Chr.'s Root and Leaves is Hair Tonic.

Contraindications

None recorded.

Temperament

The temperament of Dryopteris chrysocoma (Christ) C.Chr. is 2nd order, warm and dry.

Occurrence, Taste & Odor

None recorded.

Dosage

Part	Dose	Instructions
Whole Herb	500.000 – 1000.000 mg	N/A

Available Brands

None recorded.

Compound Preparations

Dryopteris chrysocoma (Christ) C.Chr. is used in the preparation of Ma'jun Sarkhas.

Substitutes

No information regarding Dryopteris chrysocoma (Christ) C.Chr.'s substitute is currently available.

Active Constituents

No information regarding Dryopteris chrysocoma (Christ) C.Chr.'s active constituent is currently available.

Antidotes

No information regarding Dryopteris chrysocoma (Christ) C.Chr.'s antidote is currently available.

Toxicity

Currently no Toxicity information is available for Dryopteris chrysocoma (Christ) C.Chr.. (work in progress)