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Volutarella divaricata Benth

Volutarella divaricata Benth is also known as Amberboa ramosa , Centaurea divaricata Benth. && Hk., Microlonchus divaricatus DC., Oligochaeta ramosa {Roxb} Wagenitz belongs to Asteraceae, Compositae family.

The Arabic name for this herb is Shokat-al-Baida.

The English name for this herb is Oligochaeta.

The Urdu names for this herb are Badaward, Daaba, Damaho, Shuka`i.

Warning: Described as harmful for lungs when used in large doses or for long duration.

Description

None recorded.

Pharmacological Actions

The pharmacological actions of Volutarella divaricata Benth are Anti-diarrhoeal, Anti-Periodic, Aperient, Deobstruent, Febrifuge, Tonic.

The pharmacological actions of Volutarella divaricata Benth's Seed are Antidote, Astringent, Resolvent.

Indications

The indication of Volutarella divaricata Benth's Decoction (herb) is Gum Pain.

The indications of Volutarella divaricata Benth are Chronic Fever, Haemoptysis, Cough, Liver Obstructions, Liver Pain.

The indications of Volutarella divaricata Benth's Seed are Phlegmatic Inflammation, Scorpion Bite.

Contraindications

None recorded.

Temperament

The temperament of Volutarella divaricata Benth is 1st order, cold and dry.

Occurrence, Taste & Odor

None recorded.

Dosage

PartDoseInstructions
Whole Herb5.000 – 7.000 gN/A

Available Brands

None recorded.

Compound Preparations

Volutarella divaricata Benth is used in the preparation of Arq Brinjasaf, Arq Maul Lahm Mako Kasni Wala.

Substitutes

No information regarding Volutarella divaricata Benth's substitute is currently available.

Active Constituents

No information regarding Volutarella divaricata Benth's active constituent is currently available.

Antidotes

No information regarding Volutarella divaricata Benth's antidote is currently available.

Toxicity

Currently no Toxicity information is available for Volutarella divaricata Benth. (work in progress)