Carthamus tinctorius Linn.

Primary Characteristics

Primary Characteristics

Carthamus tinctorius Linn. is aslo known as Carthamus dentatus Blanco., belongs to Asteraceae, Compositae, family.
The Arabic Name for this herb is Biz Qurtum.
The English Names for this herb are Safflower, Wild Saffron.
The Urdu Names for this herb are Kurtum Kusanbah, Kusssum, Pawari, Qurtum.

Pharmacological Actions

The pharmacological Actions of Carthamus tinctorius Linn. are Analgesic, Anti-flatulent, Anti-infective, Anti-phlegmatic, Aphrodisiac, Concoctive, Diaphoretic, Diuretic, Emmenagogue, Expectorant, Laxative, Purgative, Resolvent, Rubefacient, Sedative, Semenagogue, Sudorific.

Seeds:

  • Purgative


    • Flowers:
  • Anodyne
  • Diaphoretic
  • Emmenagogue
  • Laxative
  • Purgative
  • Rubefacient
  • Sudorific


    • Root:
  • Diuretic


    • Seeds and Flower:
  • Aphrodisiac
  • Concoctive
  • Diuretic
  • Emmenagogue
  • Purgative
  • Semenagogue


    • Extract(Fresh Buds):
  • Anti-microbial


    • Extract(Ethanolic):
  • Prevents expansion of Myocardial Infarction


    • Hot Infusion(Dried Flowers):
  • Diaphoretic


    • Cold Infusion(Dried Flowers):
  • Laxative
  • Soothing
  • Tonic


    • Indications

    The Indications of Carthamus tinctorius Linn. are Blood Clot, Blood Disorders, Menstrual Disorders, Heart Diseases.

    The Indications of Oil(seeds) of Carthamus tinctorius Linn. are Eczema, Kidney Disorders, Diabetes, Itch, Arteriosclerosis, Coronary Heart Diseases, Roughness of Skin, Painful Joints.

    The Indications of Seeds and Flower of Carthamus tinctorius Linn. are Catarrhal Affections of Phlegmatic origion, Abdominal Dropsy, Spasmodic Colic pain, Anasarca, Asthma, Bronchitis.

    The Indications of Hot Infusion(Dried Flowers) of Carthamus tinctorius Linn. are Nasal Catarrh, Jaundice, Muscular Rheumatism.

    The Indications of Cold Infusion(Dried Flowers) of Carthamus tinctorius Linn. are Measles, Hysteria, Scarlatina.

    No Contra Indication information is available for Carthamus tinctorius Linn..

    Temperaments

    The Temperaments of Carthamus tinctorius Linn. are 1st order, warm and dry, 2nd order,warm, 1st order,dry+.

    Available Brands

    BrandManufacturer/Mnf. Representative
    NAMAK JALINOOSHamdard laboratories Waqf Pakistan
    NAMAK SULEMANIHamdard laboratories Waqf Pakistan

    Compound Preparations

    Carthamus tinctorius Linn. is used in the preparation of Al-Ahmar, Halwai-S'alab, Jawarish Qurtum, Lubub Al-Asrar, Ma'jun Maurawweh ul-Arwah, Ma'jun Qurtum, Roghan Qurtum, Safuf Namak Sulaimani compounds.

    Dosage

    PartDoseInstruction
    Whole HerbN/A
    Flowers5.000g - 7.000gN/A

    Herb's Description

    Carthamus tinctorius Linn.. An annual herb upto 90 cm high. Leaves are oval with spiny edges, prickly to the touch. Inflorescence a broad corymb. Floral head 3-5 cm wide, interior bracts much shorter. Flowers orange-yellow, thick base, thistle-like

    Taste Odor & Occurrence

    Occurence: It occurs in Australia, Cambodia, China, France, India, Japan, Korea, Middle East, Pakistan, Panama, United States Of America, Vietnam.
    Odor: The odor of Flowers of Carthamus tinctorius Linn. is Unpleasant
    Taste:
    Flowers: Unpleasant Bitter

    Substitutes

    No information regarding Carthamus tinctorius Linn.'s substitute is currently available.

    Active Constituents

    Carthamus tinctorius Linn.'s Active constituents:

    Antidotes

    No information regarding Carthamus tinctorius Linn.'s antidot is currently available.

    Warning & Precautions

    Described as harmful in stomach ailments.

    Toxicity

    Currently no Toxicity information is available for Carthamus tinctorius Linn.. (work in progress)