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Acipenser huso Linn

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.

Warning: Large doses or excessive use may cause obstruction in the intestines.

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

PartDoseInstructions
Whole Herb1.000 – 2.000 gN/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

The antidotes of Acipenser huso Linn are Milk, Starch.

Toxicity

Currently no Toxicity information is available for Acipenser huso Linn. (work in progress)