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Pyrethrum indicum Linn.

Pyrethrum indicum Linn.

Pyrethrum indicum Linn. is also known as Anacyclus pyrethrum, Chrysanthemum indicum belongs to Asteraceae, Compositae family.

The Arabic names for this herb are Aiyun Abqar Hindi, Nashm Abiaz, Takhun al-Jabl.

The English names for this herb are Garden chrysanthemum, Pellitory root, Pyrethrum.

The Urdu names for this herb are Aqarqara, Aqarqarha, Bikhtar Khun.

Warning: Described as harmful for lungs when used in large quantities or when taken for long duration. Hypersensitive reactions have been reported (as irritant) for the eyes and mucosa.

Description

Pyrethrum indicum Linn. is a shrub, is evergreen, errect. Plant is rigid.

Pyrethrum indicum Linn.'s Root 3-4 inches long, cylindrical in shape. 0.3-0.5 inches thick, roughly shriveled and internally radiating secondary wood ocupying about two third of the total thickness particularly in older roots.

Pyrethrum indicum Linn.'s Flower disc shaped, rays yellow in color

Pyrethrum indicum Linn.'s Leaves is flaccid in texture. Thin, pinnately parted, with acute or mucronate teeth.

Pharmacological Actions

The pharmacological actions of Pyrethrum indicum Linn. are Anti-phlegmatic, Astringent, Bitter, Blood Purifier, Cardiac Tonic, Carminative, Cooling , Digestive, Diuretic, Emmenagogue, Insecticide, Sialagogue, Stimulant, Vermifuge, Vulnerary.

Indications

The indications of Pyrethrum indicum Linn.'s Flower are Lumbago, Gleet, Sore Throat, Gonorrhoea, Leprosy, Stomatitis, Eye Affections, Abdominal Inflammation, Urinary Discharges, Brain Affections, Burning Sensation.

The indication of Pyrethrum indicum Linn.'s Leaves is Migraine.

The indications of Pyrethrum indicum Linn.'s Root are Dysmenorrhoea, Apoplexy, Chest Pain, Palsy, Hemiplegia, Facial Paralysis, Diphtheria, Sciatica, Chorea, Tetanus.

Contraindications

None recorded.

Temperament

The temperament of Pyrethrum indicum Linn. is 3rd order, warm and dry.

Occurrence, Taste & Odor

None recorded.

Dosage

PartDoseInstructions
Whole Herb1.000 – 0.000 gN/A

Available Brands

Compound Preparations

Pyrethrum indicum Linn. is used in the preparation of Anqaruya-i-Kabir, Arq Amber, Barsh'sha, Hab Mumsik Ambari, Jawarish Zar'uni Sada, Jawarish Zar'unui Ambari Ba Nuskha Kalan, Lubub Saghir, Ma'jun Baladur, Ma'jun Mobahee Antaki, Ma'jun Muqawwi Wa Mumsik, Ma'jun Murraweh ul-Arwah, Ma'jun Mushki, Ma'jun Raig Mahi, Ma'jun Zabib, Qairuti Arad Krasna, Roghan Kalan, Roghan Qust, Roghan Seer, Sunun Dandan, Sunun khas, Tilai Mushkwala, Tilai-Urusak.

Substitutes

No information regarding Pyrethrum indicum Linn.'s substitute is currently available.

Active Constituents

No information regarding Pyrethrum indicum Linn.'s active constituent is currently available.

Antidotes

No information regarding Pyrethrum indicum Linn.'s antidote is currently available.

Toxicity

Currently no Toxicity information is available for Pyrethrum indicum Linn.. (work in progress)