Raphanus sativus Linn.
Primary Characteristics
Primary Characteristics
Raphanus sativus Linn.belongs to Cruciferae, family.
The Arabic Names for this herb are Bizr Fijl, Fijl.
The English Names for this herb are Garden Radish, Radish.
The Urdu Names for this herb are Muli, Turb.
Pharmacological Actions
The pharmacological Actions of Raphanus sativus Linn. are Anthelmintic, Anti-scorbutic, Carminative, Digestive, Diuretic, Emmenagogue, Expectorant, Resolvent of Inflammations, Stomachic.
Seeds:
BacteriostaticDetersiveEmetic Flower:
Cholagogue
Indications
The Indications of Seeds of Raphanus sativus Linn. are Spleen Paralysis, Edema, Dysentery, Diarrhoea, Asthma, Freckles, Lumbago, Oliguria, Eruptive Fevers, Tympanites of Abdomen, Malnutrition, Cough.
The Indications of Leaves of Raphanus sativus Linn. are Asthma, Dysentery, Cough, Lumbago, Oliguria, Edema, Diarrhoea, Malnutrition, Tympanites of Abdomen.
The Indications of Root of Raphanus sativus Linn. are Gastric Pains, Scalds, Bruises, Kidney Disorders, Cholera, Piles, Dyspepsia, Dropsy, Amenorrhoea, Dysuria, Burns, Syphilis, Rheumatism, Leprosy, Inflammations, Tumors, Hiccough, Cardiac Disorders, Liver Disorders, Strangury, Gall Bladder Diseases, Fetid Feet.
The Indication of Juice of Raphanus sativus Linn. is Earache.
No Contra Indication information is available for Raphanus sativus Linn..
Temperaments
The Temperaments of Seeds of Raphanus sativus Linn. are 2nd order, dry, 3rd order , warm.
The Temperaments of Root of Raphanus sativus Linn. are 2nd order, dry, 1st order, warm.
Available Brands
Compound Preparations
Raphanus sativus Linn. is used in the preparation of Dawa-i-Sang, Ghaza-i-Husn Afza, Hab Khubs Al-Hadid, Kushta Hajr al-Yahud, Kushta Sang Sarimahi, Lubub Kabir, Ma'jun Maurawweh ul-Arwah, Ma'jun Mubahee Antaki, Ma'jun Panba Dana, Ma'jun Raig Mahi, Roghan Turb, Sherbet Mudir compounds.
Dosage
| Part | Dose | Instruction |
| Whole Herb | | N/A |
| Juice | 4.000g - 6.000g | N/A |
| Root | | N/A |
| Root (salt) | 0.500g - 1.500g | N/A |
| Seeds | 1.000g - 2.000g | N/A |
Herb's Description
Raphanus sativus Linn.. An annual or biennial bristly herb with a white or brightly coloured tuberous tap root. Stem simple or branched, erect, 20-100 cm. Basal leaves long, lyrately pinnate or pinnatisect, coarsely toothed, cauline leaves simple, linear. Flowers in long terminal racemes, usually white or lilac with purple veins. Fruits inflated, 25-90 mm long with a long tapering beak, hardly or irregularly constricted and filled inside with white pith between the seeds. Seeds 2-8, globose, yellow or brown
Taste Odor & Occurrence
Occurence: It occurs in China, Columbia, France, India, Japan, Mexico, Nepal, Pakistan, Philippines, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Tanzania.
Odor: The odor of Root of Raphanus sativus Linn. is Pungent
Taste:
Root: Sharp,Sweet,Irritative
Substitutes
No information regarding Raphanus sativus Linn.'s substitute is currently available.
Active Constituents
Raphanus sativus Linn.'s Active constituents:
Antidotes
No information regarding Raphanus sativus Linn.'s antidot is currently available.
Warning & Precautions
May produce flatulence,headache and harm to individuals with cold temperament.Excessive use of seeds is regarded as harmful for kidneys and liver and for warm temperament indivisuals.
Toxicity
Currently no Toxicity information is available for Raphanus sativus Linn.. (work in progress)