Lactuca serriola Linn.

Primary Characteristics

Primary Characteristics

Lactuca serriola Linn.belongs to Asteraceae, Compositae, family.
The Arabic Names for this herb are Bazr ul-Khas, Khasarul Zait, Khasarul Tabqari.
The English Name for this herb is Lettuce.
The Urdu Names for this herb are Kahu, Salad.

Pharmacological Actions

The pharmacological Actions of Lactuca serriola Linn. are Anodyne, Anti-bilious, Anti-flatulent, Appetizer, Blood Purifier, Diuretic, Expectorant, Hypnotic, Lactagogue, Preventive of Environmental Affects, Sedative, Stomach Tonic, Tonic, Tonic against General Debility, Tonic for Lungs.

Seeds:

  • Anodyne
  • Hypnotic


    • Leaves:
  • Anti-bilious
  • Anti-ophthalmic
  • Appetizer
  • Blood Purifier


    • Indications

    The Indications of Seeds of Lactuca serriola Linn. are Biliousness, Liver Complaints, Dyspepsia, Melancholia, Bilious Heat, Excessive Thirst, Stomachache.

    The Indications of Leaves of Lactuca serriola Linn. are Ophthalmia, Leucoderma, Headache, Burning Sensation, Painful Ulcers, Liver Diseases, Lack of Appetite, Nose Troubles, Cough due to Heart Disease, Biliousness, Bronchitis, Scabies.

    The Indications of Decoction (seed) of Lactuca serriola Linn. are Spermatorrhoea, Insomnia.

    The Indication of Seed (powder) of Lactuca serriola Linn. is Fever.

    The Indications of Seeds (Extract) of Lactuca serriola Linn. are Nervousness, Pertussis, Palpitation, Phlegmatic Cough, Gonorrhoea, Asthma, Melancholia, Jaundice, Insanity, Bronchitis.

    No Contra Indication information is available for Lactuca serriola Linn..

    Temperaments

    The Temperament of Seeds of Lactuca serriola Linn. is 2nd order, cold and dry.

    The Temperament of Leaves of Lactuca serriola Linn. is 2nd order, cold and moist.

    Available Brands

    No Brand information is available for Lactuca serriola Linn..

    Compound Preparations

    Lactuca serriola Linn. is used in the preparation of Arq Fawakeh, Arq Maul Jubn, Laooq Ab Tarbuzwala, Ma'jun Mughaliz Jawarish Wali, Mufarreh Shaikh-ur-Rais, Mufarreh Yaquti mo'tadil, Qurs Mussalas, Qurs Tabasheer Kafuri, Qurs Ziabitus, Roghan Lubub Suba, Safuf Tabashir, Tiryaq-i-Nazia compounds.

    Dosage

    PartDoseInstruction
    Extract(leaves)24.000ml - 48.000mlN/A
    LeavesN/A
    Seeds3.000g - 5.000gN/A

    Herb's Description

    Lactuca serriola Linn.. An erect leafy plant 60-150 cm high, usually prickly towards the base. Leaves sessile, pinnatifid, prickly beneath on the mid-rib and nerves. Seeds very small, 1 cm long and 1-2 mm broad, whitish brown ribbed longitudinally and little curved vertically, elliptical, lanceolate and compressed, apex pointed

    Taste Odor & Occurrence

    Occurence: It occurs in East Europe, India, Iran, Pakistan, South Europe.
    Odor: The odor of Seeds of Lactuca serriola Linn. is Slightly Aromatic
    Taste:
    Leaves: sweet

    Seeds: Bitter

    Substitutes

    No information regarding Lactuca serriola Linn.'s substitute is currently available.

    Active Constituents

    Lactuca serriola Linn.'s Active constituents:

    Antidotes

    No information regarding Lactuca serriola Linn.'s antidot is currently available.

    Warning & Precautions

    Reported as harmful for virility.

    Toxicity

    Currently no Toxicity information is available for Lactuca serriola Linn.. (work in progress)