Acipenser huso Linn
Acipenser huso Linn is also known as Acipenser stellatus belongs to acipenseriformes, Actinoplerygii, pisces family.
The Arabic name for this herb is Gurra-al-Samak.
The English names for this herb are Gelatin, Isinglass.
The Urdu name for this herb is Saresham Mahi.
Description
Acipenser huso Linn. The bladder occur in front of the abdomen of several species of fishes (sturgeons) prepared and cut into fine shreds called isinglass. It is white and very light material insoluble in cold water but soluble in boiling water and forms good transparent jelly. Also obtained from skin, tendons, ligaments, and cartilage of bones by boiling these tissues and drying the resulting jelly in air
Pharmacological Actions
The pharmacological actions of Acipenser huso Linn are Adhesive, Anti-pruritic, Cooling , Demulcent, Emollient, Haemostatic, Nutritious.
Indications
The indications of Acipenser huso Linn are Chronic Diarrhoea, Cuts.
Contraindications
None recorded.
Temperament
The temperament of Acipenser huso Linn is 1st order, warm and dry.
Occurrence, Taste & Odor
Odor: The odor of Acipenser huso Linn is Bad.
Taste: Bad.
Dosage
| Part | Dose | Instructions |
|---|---|---|
| Whole Herb | 1.000 – 2.000 g | N/A |
Available Brands
None recorded.
Compound Preparations
No Compound Preparation information is available for Acipenser huso Linn.
Substitutes
The substitute of Acipenser huso Linn is Gelatin [Obtained from other animals and sources.].
Active Constituents
No information regarding Acipenser huso Linn's active constituent is currently available.
Antidotes
Toxicity
Currently no Toxicity information is available for Acipenser huso Linn. (work in progress)