Polyporus officinalis Fries
Polyporus officinalis Fries belongs to Homobasidiomycetes, Polyporaceae family.
The Arabic name for this herb is Ghariqun.
The English names for this herb are Boletus, Larch Agaric, Purging agaric, White agaric, White Heart Rot.
The Urdu names for this herb are Ghariqun, Mashan.
Description
Polyporus officinalis Fries. White agaric (Agaricus albus) is in masses varying from the size of an ordinary apple to that of a large nutmeg-melon; its shape somewhat resembles a horse's hoof; it is reddish-grey or yellowish externally, whitish internally, and of a spongy, friable consistence; hymenium concrete; substance of the hymenium consisting of subrotund pores, with their simple dissepiments; pileus corky-fleshy, ungulate, zoned, smooth; pores yellowish;
Pharmacological Actions
The pharmacological actions of Polyporus officinalis Fries are Anti-catarrhal, Astringent, Demulcent, Deobstruent, Desiccant, Diuretic, Emmenagogue, Purgative, Styptic.
Indications
The indications of Polyporus officinalis Fries are Fever, Jaundice, Phthisis, Visceral Obstructions, Dyspepsia, Diarrhoea, Haemorrhages, Joints Pain, Night Sweats, Nephritis, Chills, Uterine obstruction.
Contraindications
None recorded.
Temperament
The temperament of Polyporus officinalis Fries is 3rd order, warm and dry.
Occurrence, Taste & Odor
Odor: The odor of Polyporus officinalis Fries is Feeble.
Taste: Bitter, acrid, somewhat sweetish.
Dosage
| Part | Dose | Instructions |
|---|---|---|
| Whole Herb | 0.500 – 2.000 gm | N/A |
Available Brands
None recorded.
Compound Preparations
Polyporus officinalis Fries is used in the preparation of Anqaruya-i-Kabir, Hab Ayaraj, Itrifal Ghudaddi, Ma'jun Murawweh ul-Arwah, Ma'jun Talkh, Mufarreh Kabir, Sherbet Mushil.
Substitutes
No information regarding Polyporus officinalis Fries's substitute is currently available.
Active Constituents
The active constituents of Polyporus officinalis Fries are Agaric acid, Agaricol, Cellulose, Cholesterin, Nitrogen, Red resin, Resinous [79%].
Antidotes
No information regarding Polyporus officinalis Fries's antidote is currently available.
Toxicity
Polyporus officinalis Fries
Constituent: Agaric acid
Dose: 5 to 15 grains
Effects: Purging and vomiting
AGARICIN (agaric or agaricinic acid), is irritant to the gastro-intestinal tract. Upon the lower animals it depresses the nervous, respiratory, and circulatory systems. According to Riegel 1/6 grain of agaricin is equal, as an antihydrotic, to 3/4 grain of atropine. Long continued use of it will produce looseness of the bowels.