Macrotyloma uniflorum (Lam) Verdc

Macrotyloma uniflorum (Lam) Verdc is also known as Dolichos biflorus Acut.mult.non Linn., Dolichos uniflorus Lam belongs to Papilionaceae family.

The Arabic name for this herb is Hab ul-Qilt.

The English name for this herb is Horse gram.

The Urdu names for this herb are Hab-el-Qillt, Kulthi, Sang-Shikan.

Warning: Usually exert no toxic effects, however extensive use is described as harmful for the lungs.

Description

None recorded.

Pharmacological Actions

The pharmacological actions of Macrotyloma uniflorum (Lam) Verdc's Seeds are Anti-diarrhoeal, Anti-scrofulous, Astringent, Demulcent, Detersive, Diuretic, Emmenagogue, Lactagogue, Lithontriptic, Tonic.

Indications

The indications of Macrotyloma uniflorum (Lam) Verdc's Seeds are Colic, Spleen Obstructions, Menstrual Derangements, Leucorrhoea, Piles, Liver Obstructions, Liver Inflammation, Spleen Inflammation.

Contraindications

None recorded.

Temperament

The temperament of Macrotyloma uniflorum (Lam) Verdc is 2nd order, warm and dry.

Occurrence, Taste & Odor

None recorded.

Dosage

Part	Dose	Instructions
Whole Herb	3.000 – 5.000 g	N/A
Seeds	0.000 – 0.000 0	N/A

Available Brands

TIRYAQ-E-MASANAHamdard laboratories Waqf Pakistan

Compound Preparations

Macrotyloma uniflorum (Lam) Verdc is used in the preparation of Ma'jun Sang-e-Sar-i-Mahi, Sherbet Mudir Tams.

Substitutes

No information regarding Macrotyloma uniflorum (Lam) Verdc's substitute is currently available.

Active Constituents

No information regarding Macrotyloma uniflorum (Lam) Verdc's active constituent is currently available.

Antidotes

No information regarding Macrotyloma uniflorum (Lam) Verdc's antidote is currently available.

Toxicity

Currently no Toxicity information is available for Macrotyloma uniflorum (Lam) Verdc. (work in progress)