Peganum harmala Linn.
Primary Characteristics
Primary Characteristics
Peganum harmala Linn.belongs to Rutaceae, Zygophyllaceae, family.
The Arabic Names for this herb are Ashqaqil, Aspand, Harmal.
The English Names for this herb are Common Rue, Syrian Rue.
The Urdu Names for this herb are Harmal, Harmaru, Ispand, Kisankur, Spanda.
Pharmacological Actions
The pharmacological Actions of Peganum harmala Linn. are Abortifacient, Alterative, Anodyne, Anthelmintic, Anti-asthmatic, Anti-malarial, Anti-paralytic, Anti-Periodic, Anti-rheumatic, Anti-sciatic, Anti-spasmodic, Aphrodisiac, Blood Purifier, Carminative, Diaphoretic, Diuretic, Emetic, Emmenagogue, Expectorant, Fattening, Hypnotic, Lactagogue, Narcotic, Nervine Tonic, Purgative, Sedative, Soporific, Stimulant, Sudorific.
Indications
The Indications of Peganum harmala Linn. are Colic, Dysmenorrhoea, Flatulence, Gout, Jaundice, Cough, Laryngitis, Paralysis, Neuralgia, Asthma, Sciatica, Syphilis, Rheumatism, Hysteria, Malaria, Cancer, Blood Impurities, Hiccough, Deafness, Impotency, Gallstones, Parkinsonism, Urogenital Affection, Cold Affections, Gall Stones.
The Indications of Seeds of Peganum harmala Linn. are Colic, Asthma, Sciatica, Amnesia, Insanity, Nervous Disorder, Jaundice, Cough, Paralysis.
The Indication of Roots of Peganum harmala Linn. is lice Infection.
The Indication of Oil(seeds) of Peganum harmala Linn. is Deafness.
The Indications of Seed (powder) of Peganum harmala Linn. are Remittent Fever, Intermittent Fever.
The Indication of Infusion (seed) of Peganum harmala Linn. is Fever.
The Indication of Whole Plant (juice) of Peganum harmala Linn. is Rheumatism.
No Contra Indication information is available for Peganum harmala Linn..
Temperaments
The Temperaments of Peganum harmala Linn. are 2nd order, dry, 3rd Order, Warm.
Available Brands
Compound Preparations
Peganum harmala Linn. is used in the preparation of Ma'jun Ispand Sokhtani, Ma'jun Raig Mahi, Ma'jun Zanjbil, Zimad Kibrit compounds.
Dosage
| Part | Dose | Instruction |
| Whole Herb | 2.000g - 4.000g | N/A |
| Seeds | | |
Herb's Description
Peganum harmala Linn.. A bushy herb, 30-90 cm high, leaves modified; segments linear, acute, narrow; flowers white solitary in the axils of branches; Capsules globose, depressed above deeply lobed; seeds many, angled, flat; The seeds (2.5-4.0 mm x 1.5-3.0 mm) are of a dull, earthy brown colour with a reticulated seed coat
Taste Odor & Occurrence
Occurence: It occurs in Afghanistan, India, Iran, Pakistan.. Also found in some other countries of the world.
Odor: The odor of Leaves of Peganum harmala Linn. is UnpleasantThe odor of Seeds of Peganum harmala Linn. is Narcotic
Taste:
Leaves: Bitter
Seeds: Bitter
Substitutes
No information regarding Peganum harmala Linn.'s substitute is currently available.
Active Constituents
Peganum harmala Linn.'s Active constituents:
Antidotes
No information regarding Peganum harmala Linn.'s antidot is currently available.
Warning & Precautions
In small doses may cause euphoria,in large doses cause hallucinations,colored vision,tremors,extra salivation,nausea,depression of the central nervous system,weakness of the heart and low blood pressure.Harmalol may cause sudden paralysis.
Toxicity
Currently no Toxicity information is available for Peganum harmala Linn.. (work in progress)