Hygrophila auriculata (Schum) Heine
Hygrophila auriculata (Schum) Heine is also known as Asteracantha longifolia {L.} Nees, Barleria Linn, Barleria longifolia Linn., Hygrophila spinosa T.Anders belongs to Acanthaceae family.
The Arabic names for this herb are Afqeet , Al-Aziniat al-Maiah, Asfeer Aasan.
The English name for this herb is Asteracantha.
The Urdu name for this herb is Talmakhana.
Description
Hygrophila auriculata (Schum) Heine is a herb, is annual, errect. A stout herb up to 1.5 m high, more or less hispid with long hairs; stems numerous, erect, usually unbranched, subquadrangular, thickened at the nodes. Leaves in whorls of 6, the outer 2 the larges, oblong-lanceolate or oblanceolate, up to 18 cm long and 3.2 cm wide, with sharp, yellow, axillary spines; the two outer leaves of each whorl larger and others much smaller. Flowers bluish-purple, in sessle axillary whorls. Fruits (capsules) 0.8 cm long, linear-oblong, pointed, containing 4 to 8 orbicular seeds.
Pharmacological Actions
The pharmacological actions of Hygrophila auriculata (Schum) Heine are Aphrodisiac, Avoricious, Diuretic, Glutinous, Nutritive, Refrigerant.
Indications
The indications of Hygrophila auriculata (Schum) Heine's Decoction (root) are Dropsy, Gonorrhoea, Rheumatism, Genito-Urinary disease.
The indications of Hygrophila auriculata (Schum) Heine's Seed (powder) are Nocturnal Pollution, Spermatorrhoea.
Contraindications
None recorded.
Temperament
The temperament of Hygrophila auriculata (Schum) Heine is 1st order, cold and moist.
Occurrence, Taste & Odor
None recorded.
Dosage
| Part | Dose | Instructions |
|---|---|---|
| Whole Herb | 5.000 – 7.000 g | N/A |
Available Brands
- JARIANEENQARSHI INDUSTRIES (PVT) LTD
- MAJOON MUGHALIZ JAWAHAR WALIQARSHI INDUSTRIES (PVT) LTD
- ZARJAMQARSHI INDUSTRIES (PVT) LTD
Compound Preparations
Hygrophila auriculata (Schum) Heine is used in the preparation of Dawai-Sandal, Hab Ehtelam, Ma'jun Alkali, Ma'jun Behmanain, Ma'jun Shir Bargadhwali, Safuf khas, Safuf Kushta Qalai, Safuf Lodh, Safuf Muallif.
Substitutes
No information regarding Hygrophila auriculata (Schum) Heine's substitute is currently available.
Active Constituents
No information regarding Hygrophila auriculata (Schum) Heine's active constituent is currently available.
Antidotes
No information regarding Hygrophila auriculata (Schum) Heine's antidote is currently available.
Toxicity
Currently no Toxicity information is available for Hygrophila auriculata (Schum) Heine. (work in progress)