Scilla serrata Forskal
Scilla serrata Forskal is also known as Portunus pelagicus Forskal belongs to Crustacea, Portunudae family.
The Arabic names for this herb are Sartan, Sartan Nehri.
The English names for this herb are Crab, Kharchang.
The Urdu names for this herb are Kekra, Sartan.
Description
Scilla serrata Forskal. A crustacean inhabitant of sea and river having ten legs and hard back. Female is considered more appropriate for medicinal use, when a pin is inserted in the back, particular mucilage oozes out. Taken off the legs it is made into soup for consumption. Medicinally used in the form of ash (obtained following G/7-e-Hikmat process
Pharmacological Actions
The pharmacological actions of Scilla serrata Forskal are Anti-bilious, Anti-haemorrhagic, Anti-tuberculous, Antidotary, Aphrodisiac, Cardiac Stimulant, Detersive, Diuretic, Emmenagogue, Haematonic, Laxative, Lithontriptic, Resolvent, Stimulant.
Indications
The indications of Scilla serrata Forskal are Cough, Bronchitis, Vitiligo, Hoarseness, Phthisis, Tuberculosis, Renal Calculi, Eye Disease, Diphtheria, Piles, Sexual Debility, Sore Throat, Wounds, Amenorrhoea, Dysuria, Inflammations, Pertussis, Haemoptysis, Dog Bite, Debility, Breast cancer.
Contraindications
None recorded.
Temperament
The temperament of Scilla serrata Forskal's Ash (fried) is 2nd order, cold and moist.
Occurrence, Taste & Odor
Taste: Ash (fried): Slightly Saltish.
Dosage
| Part | Dose | Instructions |
|---|---|---|
| Ash (fried) | 1.000 – 3.000 g | N/A |
Available Brands
- MUFARREH SHAIKH-UR-RAEESHamdard laboratories Waqf Pakistan
Compound Preparations
Scilla serrata Forskal is used in the preparation of Dawai-Asward, Ma'jun Maurawweh ul-Arwah, Mufarreh Shaikh-ur-Rais, Qurs Sartan.
Substitutes
The substitute of Scilla serrata Forskal is Prawn.
Active Constituents
No information regarding Scilla serrata Forskal's active constituent is currently available.
Antidotes
The antidote of Scilla serrata Forskal is Gil-e-Makhtum (Aluminium Silicate).
Toxicity
Currently no Toxicity information is available for Scilla serrata Forskal. (work in progress)