Physalis alkekengi Linn.

Primary Characteristics

Primary Characteristics

Physalis alkekengi Linn.belongs to Solanaceae, family.
The Arabic Names for this herb are Arus Dar Pardah, Habul Kaknaj, Kaknaj.
The English Names for this herb are Alkekengi, Strawberry Tomato.
The Urdu Names for this herb are Kaknaj, Panir, Papotan.

Pharmacological Actions

The pharmacological Actions of Physalis alkekengi Linn. are Alterative, Anthelmintic, Anti-diabetic, Anti-diarrhoeal, Astringent, Cholagogue, Contraceptive, Diuretic, Laxative, Lithontriptic, Resolvent.

Leaves:

  • Anti-diarrhoeal
  • Repercussive


    • Indications

    The Indications of Leaves of Physalis alkekengi Linn. are Inflammations, Hard Swellings.

    The Indications of Fruit of Physalis alkekengi Linn. are Gout, Kidney Stones, Gleet, Kidney Disorders, Diabetes, Loss of Appetite, Anaemia, Dropsy, Gonorrhoea, Rheumatism, Arthritis, Liver Debility, Haemoptysis, Bladder Stones, Joint Pains, Bladder Disorder, Burning Sensation in Stomach.

    The Indications of Root of Physalis alkekengi Linn. are Diarrhoea, Dysentery, Ulcers, Chronic Wounds.

    No Contra Indication information is available for Physalis alkekengi Linn..

    Temperaments

    The Temperament of Physalis alkekengi Linn. is 2nd order, cold and moist.

    Available Brands

    BrandManufacturer/Mnf. Representative
    JAWARISH ZAROONI AMBERI-BA-NUSKHA KALANHamdard laboratories Waqf Pakistan
    LABOOB-E-AZAMHamdard laboratories Waqf Pakistan
    LABOOB-E-KABIR MUQQUAWIE BAHHamdard laboratories Waqf Pakistan
    MAJUN HAJR-UL-YAHOODHamdard laboratories Waqf Pakistan
    MAJUN JALINOOS LULVIHamdard laboratories Waqf Pakistan
    MAJUN SALIBHamdard laboratories Waqf Pakistan
    TIRYAQ-E-MASANAHamdard laboratories Waqf Pakistan

    Compound Preparations

    Physalis alkekengi Linn. is used in the preparation of Hab Momiyaee Sada, Ma'jun Aqrab, Ma'jun Hajral-Yahud, Ma'jun Jalinus Lului, Ma'jun Sang-e-Sar-i-Mahi, Qurs Kaknaj, Tiryaq-e-Masana compounds.

    Dosage

    PartDoseInstruction
    Whole Herb5.000g - 7.000gN/A

    Herb's Description

    Physalis alkekengi Linn.. The plant bears smooth, dark-green leaves and yellowish-white flowers.
    Physalis alkekengi Linn.'s Fruit. The fruit is a round, red berry, about the size of a cherry, containing numerous flat seeds, kidney-shaped. It will grow freely in any garden, but sufficient is found growing wild for medicinal purposes
    Physalis alkekengi Linn.'s Leaves. The leaves and capsules are the most bitter parts of the plant. The epicarp and calyx include a yellow colouring matter which has been used for butter.

    Taste Odor & Occurrence

    Occurence: It occurs in Japan, Korea, North America, North China.. Also cultivated elsewhere.

    Substitutes

    No information regarding Physalis alkekengi Linn.'s substitute is currently available.

    Active Constituents

    Physalis alkekengi Linn.'s Active constituents:

    Antidotes

    No information regarding Physalis alkekengi Linn.'s antidot is currently available.

    Warning & Precautions

    Large doses considered as narcotic.

    Toxicity

    Currently no Toxicity information is available for Physalis alkekengi Linn.. (work in progress)