Atropa belladona Linn. var minor Dunal.
Atropa belladona Linn. var minor Dunal. is also known as Atropa acuminata Royle belongs to Solanaceae family.
The Arabic name for this herb is Anab-us-Saalab .
The English names for this herb are Belladona, Deadly Nightshade.
The Urdu names for this herb are Akohi, Angur Shifa, Luffah, Mako Siyah.
Description
Atropa belladona Linn. var minor Dunal. is a tree, 3-5 ft long. The Plant has a large taproot with many lateral rootlets
Atropa belladona Linn. var minor Dunal.'s Leaves size is usually 3-6 x 2-4 inches. Elliptic, lanceolate, acuminate.
Atropa belladona Linn. var minor Dunal.'s Berries purple black in color
Atropa belladona Linn. var minor Dunal.'s Stem pale brown in color, size is usually 6 x 0.3 inches in diameter
Atropa belladona Linn. var minor Dunal.'s Flower 1 inch long, bell-shaped, yellow in color. Solitary, short stalk
Pharmacological Actions
The pharmacological actions of Atropa belladona Linn. var minor Dunal. are Anodyne, Anti-cholinergic, Anti-diarrhoeal, Anti-inflammatory, Anti-perspirant, Anti-spasmodic, Antidote, Cardiac Tonic, Decreases Peristaltic Activity, Diuretic, Fall in Pulse Rate, Lactifuge, Mydriatic, Narcotic, Opposes Encephalic Sleep, Potentiates Barbiturates Action, Resolvent, Rubefacient, Sedative, Suppress Glandular Secretions.
Indications
The indications of Atropa belladona Linn. var minor Dunal. are Gout, Freckles, Epiphora, Acidity, Leucorrhoea, Spermatorrhoea, Boils, Rheumatism, Leucoderma, Breasts Inflammation, Intestinal Colic, Spasmodic Asthma, Lethargy, Anthrax, Pelvic Region Pain, Nervous Pain, Testes Inflammation, Thyroid Inflammation, Common Cold, Parkinsonism, Hay fever, Spasm of Urinary Bladder, Spasm of Ureters, Nocturia, Involuntary Muscles Spasm, Hyperkinesis, Encephalitis.
Contraindications
The contraindications of Atropa belladona Linn. var minor Dunal. are Tachycardia, Pregnancy, Glaucoma, Enlarged Prostate.
Temperament
The temperament of Atropa belladona Linn. var minor Dunal. is 3rd order, cold and dry.
Occurrence, Taste & Odor
Odor: The odor of Atropa belladona Linn. var minor Dunal. is Nauseant.
Taste: Bitter,Unpleasant.
Dosage
| Part | Dose | Instructions |
|---|---|---|
| Whole Herb | 50.000 – 125.000 mg | N/A |
Available Brands
- HABB-E-JADWARHamdard laboratories Waqf Pakistan
- JERNIDEHamdard laboratories Waqf Pakistan
Compound Preparations
Atropa belladona Linn. var minor Dunal. is used in the preparation of Hab Jadwar, Hab Lubul Khashkhash, Qurs Mussalas.
Substitutes
The substitutes of Atropa belladona Linn. var minor Dunal. are Datura stramonium Linn., Hyoscyamus niger Linn., Papaver somniferum Linn..
Active Constituents
The active constituents of Atropa belladona Linn. var minor Dunal. are Atropine, Belladonnine, Hyoscyamine, Pyridine, Pyrrolidine, Scopolamine.
Antidotes
The antidotes of Atropa belladona Linn. var minor Dunal. are Sikanjibin [Should be prepared by adding honey and vinegar in water.], Prunus amygdalus Batsch. (Oil).
Toxicity
Currently no Toxicity information is available for Atropa belladona Linn. var minor Dunal.. (work in progress)