Mercury
The Arabic name for this herb is Zebaq.
The Urdu names for this herb are Paara, Seemaab, Seemab Musafa.
Description
Mercury. A white metallic element which is liquid at atmospheric temperature. Rarely met free in nature as slivery globule, mostly found as sulphide or native Cinnabar. When free of other compounds or elements, it is mobile, without any taste, insoluble in water, hydrochloric acid or cold sulphuric acid but soluble in nitric acid and hot sulphuric acid. It readily volatilizes at temperature of red heat without any residue, found in market it is associated with impurities like tin, lead and stones. It is thus purified before use
Pharmacological Actions
The pharmacological actions of Mercury are Alterative, Anthelmintic, Anti-inflammatory, Anti-lice, Anti-microbial, Anti-phlegmatic, Anti-septic, Aphrodisiac, Blood Purifier, Desiccative, Purgative, Sialagogue.
Indications
The indications of Mercury are Bronchitis, Spasms, Phlegmatic Disorders, Cholera, Tuberculosis, Ringworm, Paralysis, Cold, Catarrh, Asthma, Ulcers, Eczema, Syphilis, Rheumatism, Leprosy, Hemiplegia, Cancer, Nervous Disorders, Impotency, Immuno Deficient Disorders, Chronic Blood disorders.
Contraindications
None recorded.
Temperament
The temperaments of Mercury are 2nd order warm , 3rd Order Dry.
Occurrence, Taste & Odor
Taste: Tasteless.
Dosage
| Part | Dose | Instructions |
|---|---|---|
| Whole Herb | 125.000 – 0.000 mg | N/A |
Available Brands
None recorded.
Compound Preparations
Mercury is used in the preparation of Dawa-i-Syah Mushil, Dawai Dipti Saheb, Hab Dabba Atfal, Hab Miskeen Nawaz, Kushta Mirgang, Kushta Para, Kushta Tila Kalan, Tilai Almas.
Substitutes
The substitute of Mercury is Cinnabar [Used in equal dose because large doses may cause diphtheria, constipation, spasm and palpitation.].
Active Constituents
No information regarding Mercury's active constituent is currently available.
Antidotes
The antidote of Mercury is Milk.
Toxicity
Currently no Toxicity information is available for Mercury. (work in progress)