Tamarix dioica Roxb. ex Roth.

Primary Characteristics

Primary Characteristics

Tamarix dioica Roxb. ex Roth. is aslo known as Tamarix articulata Wall.non Vahl., Tamarix gallica Wight non Linn., Tamarix longe-pedunculata Blatt., belongs to Tamaricaceae, family.
The Arabic Names for this herb are Bigm Atal, Turfa.
The English Names for this herb are Tamarisk, Tamarix.
The Urdu Names for this herb are Gaz, Gazkera, Jhao, Kirvi, Kohr-a-Gaz, Lai jo Wann, Pilchi, Tarfa.

Pharmacological Actions

The pharmacological Actions of Tamarix dioica Roxb. ex Roth. are Aperient, Astringent, Bitter, Blood Purifier, Carminative, Diuretic, Hepatoprotective, Resolvent, Tonic.

Leaves:

  • Carminative
  • Vulnerary


    • Bark:
  • Bitter
  • Tonic


    • Leaves (burnt into ash):
  • Carminative
  • Diuretic
  • Hepatoprotective
  • Resolvent
  • Vulnerary


    • Manna:
  • Aperient
  • Detergent
  • Expectorant


    • Indications

    The Indications of Tamarix dioica Roxb. ex Roth. are Spleen Troubles, Leucorrhoea.

    The Indications of Leaves of Tamarix dioica Roxb. ex Roth. are Gums Weakness, Toothache.

    The Indications of Bark of Tamarix dioica Roxb. ex Roth. are Cough, Pectoral Affections, Dysentery, Piles, Diarrhoea, Ulcers, Anal Fissures.

    The Indications of Galls of Tamarix dioica Roxb. ex Roth. are Leucorrhoea, Piles, Ulcers, Diarrhoea, Dysentery, Cough, Spleen Troubles, Leucoderma, Inflammations.

    The Indications of Leaves (burnt into ash) of Tamarix dioica Roxb. ex Roth. are Jaundice, Infectious Hepatitis, Liver Disorders.

    The Indication of Decoction (root) of Tamarix dioica Roxb. ex Roth. is Leprosy.

    No Contra Indication information is available for Tamarix dioica Roxb. ex Roth..

    Temperaments

    The Temperaments of Tamarix dioica Roxb. ex Roth. are 1st order, cold, 2nd order, dry.

    Available Brands

    BrandManufacturer/Mnf. Representative
    ICTERENEHamdard laboratories Waqf Pakistan

    Compound Preparations

    Tamarix dioica Roxb. ex Roth. is used in the preparation of Dawai Gharghara, Dawai Khas, Hab Paichish, Ma'jun Chobgazwali, Ma'jun Kalan, Safuf Chob Gazwala, Safuf S'alab, Zarur-e-Mujaffif compounds.

    Dosage

    PartDoseInstruction
    Whole Herb5.000g - 7.000gN/A
    Leaves (burnt into ash)N/A

    Herb's Description

    Tamarix dioica Roxb. ex Roth.. Shrub or under-sized tree with reddish bark, entirely glabrous. Leaves vaginate, abruptly acuminate with broad whitish margin. Plants dioecious. Flowers purple or purplish pink, sub-sessile. Male racemes 3-8 cm long, 7-8 mm broad, compact, female raceme as long as male raceme or long, 3-5 mm broad

    Taste Odor & Occurrence

    Occurence: It occurs in Afghanistan, Bangladesh, India, Iran, Mayanmar, Nepal, Pakistan.
    Taste: Sour,Bitterish

    Substitutes

    No information regarding Tamarix dioica Roxb. ex Roth.'s substitute is currently available.

    Active Constituents

    Tamarix dioica Roxb. ex Roth.'s Active constituents:

    Antidotes

    No information regarding Tamarix dioica Roxb. ex Roth.'s antidot is currently available.

    Warning & Precautions

    Excessive use described as harmful for stomach particularly due to its astringent and desiccative activities.

    Toxicity

    Currently no Toxicity information is available for Tamarix dioica Roxb. ex Roth.. (work in progress)