Phoenix sylvestris Roxb.
Phoenix sylvestris Roxb. is also known as Phoenix dactylifera Linn., Phoenix humilis Royle belongs to Palmae family.
The Arabic names for this herb are Balha, Ratb, Tamr.
The English names for this herb are Date Sugar Palm, Dates.
The Urdu names for this herb are Chuhara , Katal, Khajur, Khurma.
Description
Phoenix sylvestris Roxb.. A graceful palm, 10-16 m in height, with a large crown, trunk covered with persistent bases of petioles; leaves 3.0-4.5 m long, greyish green, with a few short spines at the base; pinnae numerous, linear, 15-45 cm long, ending in short points; flowers in spadices, small, fragrant: male flowers white, female greenish; fruiting spadix c. 90 cm long. Fruit an oblong-ellipsoid berry, 2.5-3.2 cm long, orange-yellow; seeds about 1.7 cm long, deeply grooved, rounded at the ends
Pharmacological Actions
The pharmacological actions of Phoenix sylvestris Roxb.'s Fruit are Anthelmintic, Anti-diarrhoeal, Anti-gonorrhoeal, Aphrodisiac, Calorific, Cardiac Tonic, Demulcent, Digestive, Diuretic, Fattening, hematinic, Laxative, Lithontriptic, Nervine Tonic, Nutritional Supplement, Nutritive, Refrigerant, Restorative, Semenagogue, Styptic, Tonic.
Indications
The indications of Phoenix sylvestris Roxb.'s Fruit are Cough, Fever, Nervous Debility, Gleet, Tuberculosis, Vomiting, Gonorrhoea, Backache, Phlegmatic Affections, Buttocks Pain, Nervine Tonic, Aphrodisiac, Cardiac Complaints, Abdominal Affections.
The indications of Phoenix sylvestris Roxb.'s Root are Small Pox, Nervous Debility, Fever, Toothache.
The indications of Phoenix sylvestris Roxb.'s Seeds are Local Wounds, Teeth Cleansing.
The indications of Phoenix sylvestris Roxb.'s Toddy (sendhi) are Tuberculosis, Cooling, Laxative.
Contraindications
None recorded.
Temperament
The temperaments of Phoenix sylvestris Roxb.'s Fruit are 1st order, moist, 2nd order , warm.
Occurrence, Taste & Odor
Odor: The odor of Phoenix sylvestris Roxb. is Pleasant.
Taste: Sweet,Mucilagenous.
Dosage
| Part | Dose | Instructions |
|---|---|---|
| Whole Herb | 0.000 – 0.000 | N/A |
| Fruit | 3.000 – 5.000 Nos. | N/A |
Available Brands
- JAWARISH ZAROONI AMBERI-BA-NUSKHA KALANHamdard laboratories Waqf Pakistan
- KHUBAN Hamdard laboratories Waqf Pakistan
- MAJUN ARAD KHURMAHamdard laboratories Waqf Pakistan
- SUPARI PAKQARSHI INDUSTRIES (PVT) LTD
Compound Preparations
Phoenix sylvestris Roxb. is used in the preparation of Halwai Gazar Maghz Sar-i-Kunjashkwala, Ma'jun Ard Khurma.
Substitutes
The substitute of Phoenix sylvestris Roxb. is Vitis vinifera Linn..
Active Constituents
The active constituents of Phoenix sylvestris Roxb. are Ascorbic Acid, Calcium, Extractive Matter, Free Amino Acids, Insoluble Matter, Iron, Lime, Monosaccharides, Mucilage, Niacin, Phosphorus, ß-Sitosterol, Sugar, Tannin, Vitamin A, Vitamin B, Vitamin D.
Antidotes
The antidotes of Phoenix sylvestris Roxb. are Lactuca serriola Linn., Sikanjibin [Should be prepared by lemon juice and sugar.].
Toxicity
Currently no Toxicity information is available for Phoenix sylvestris Roxb.. (work in progress)