Sodium borate
The English names for this herb are Biborate, Borax, Pyroborate of Sodium, Sodium Biborate , Tetraborate, Triborate.
Description
Sodium borate. It occurs as a natural (mineral) deposit. As crude borax found in masses by evaporation of water on shores of dried lakes and from the mud of lakes surrounded by hills. It is purified by dissolving in water, straining through cloth, evaporating to dryness and crystallizing. Composed of boric acid and soda, exist as impure saline encrustation of dirty-white colour'4'. Borax has the approximate composition of disodium octaborate tetrahydrate (Na2O, 4B2O3, 4H2O). The material is produced by spray drying mixtures of borax and boric acid.
Pharmacological Actions
The pharmacological actions of Sodium borate are Antacid, Anti-microbial, Anti-phlegmatic, Anti-septic, Carminative, Corrosive, Desiccative, Detersive, Diuretic, Emmenagogue, Expectorant, Resolvent, Sedative.
Indications
The indications of Sodium borate are Bronchitis, Dysmenorrhoea, Vitiligo, Sores, Otorrhoea, Aphthous Mouth, Ringworm, Diphtheria, Loss of Appetite, Acne, Piles, Dyspepsia, Diarrhoea, Indigestion, Whooping Cough, Wounds, Amenorrhoea, Ulcers, Gonorrhoea, Ophthalmia, Stomatitis, Spleen Swelling, Urethritis, Cuts, Hoarseness of Throat, Loose Teeth, Foetid Stools, Stomach Acidity.
Contraindications
None recorded.
Temperament
The temperament of Sodium borate is 3rd order, warm and dry.
Occurrence, Taste & Odor
Taste: Pungent.
Dosage
| Part | Dose | Instructions |
|---|---|---|
| Whole Herb | 6.000 – 50.000 mg | N/A |
Available Brands
- AKSEER-E-PACHISHQARSHI INDUSTRIES (PVT) LTD
- HAB TANKARQARSHI INDUSTRIES (PVT) LTD
- HAB-E- KABAD NOSHADRIQARSHI INDUSTRIES (PVT) LTD
- HABB-E-KABID NAUSHADRIHamdard laboratories Waqf Pakistan
- HABB-E-MARWAREEDI Hamdard laboratories Waqf Pakistan
- HABB-E-TINKARHamdard laboratories Waqf Pakistan
- JAWARISH KAMOONIQARSHI INDUSTRIES (PVT) LTD
- NASHIFHamdard laboratories Waqf Pakistan
- SANOON MUQAWW-E-DANDANHamdard laboratories Waqf Pakistan
- SANOON POST MUGHILANHamdard laboratories Waqf Pakistan
Compound Preparations
Sodium borate is used in the preparation of Hab Ashkhar, Hab daad, Hab Miskeen Nawaz, Safuf Barq, Safuf Chutki.
Substitutes
The substitute of Sodium borate is Armenian bole.
Active Constituents
No information regarding Sodium borate's active constituent is currently available.
Antidotes
The antidotes of Sodium borate are Cochlospermum religiosum (L.) Alston, Sugar, Coriandrum sativum Linn. (Water Extract).
Toxicity
Currently no Toxicity information is available for Sodium borate. (work in progress)