Eruca sativa Miller

Primary Characteristics

Primary Characteristics

Eruca sativa Miller is aslo known as Brassica eruca Linn, Eruca vesicaria{L.} Cav.em.Thell., belongs to Cruciferae, family.
The Arabic Name for this herb is Jarjir.
The English Names for this herb are Rocket Salad, The Rocket.
The Urdu Names for this herb are Aahiro, Asun, Chiti Sariyun, Jamama, Jarjir, Tara-mir, Taramira, Tarmarah.

Pharmacological Actions

The pharmacological Actions of Eruca sativa Miller are Anti-scorbutic, Aphrodisiac, Carminative, Detersive, Digestive, Diuretic, Emmenagogue, Lactagogue, Rubefacient, Semenagogue, Stomachic.

Seeds:

  • Aphrodisiac
  • Carminative
  • Detersive
  • Rubefacient


    • Leaves:
  • Anti-scorbutic
  • Diuretic
  • Stimulant
  • Stomachic


    • Oil:
  • Anti-bacterial


    • Indications

    The Indications of Seeds of Eruca sativa Miller are Dysmenorrhoea, Amenorrhoea, Urticaria, Freckles, Black Spots on Skin, Cerebral Congestion, Rheumatic Joint, Skin Disorder, Headache, Leucoderma, Cardiac Pain, Thoracic Pain, Joints Swelling.

    The Indications of Oil of Eruca sativa Miller are Scabies, Freckles, Itching, Urticaria, Rheumatic Pain, Leucoderma, Black Spots on Skin, Skin Disorder, Joints Swelling.

    The Indications of Poultice(seed) of Eruca sativa Miller are Joints Swelling, Rheumatic Pain.

    No Contra Indication information is available for Eruca sativa Miller.

    Temperaments

    The Temperament of Eruca sativa Miller is 3rd Order, Warm and Dry with acquired moistness.

    Available Brands

    No Brand information is available for Eruca sativa Miller.

    Compound Preparations

    Eruca sativa Miller is used in the preparation of Hab Jalinus, Hab Khubs Al-Hadid, Labub Saghir, Lubub Al-Asrar, Ma'jun Maurawweh ul-Arwah, Ma'jun Pamba Dana, Ma'jun Raig Mahi, Namak Shaikh ul Rais, Safuf Nuqliyasa compounds.

    Dosage

    PartDoseInstruction
    Whole Herb1.000g - 3.000gN/A

    Herb's Description

    Eruca sativa Miller. A variable erect annual, 2-4 ft. high with fleshy toothed leaves and yellow or lilac flowers. Pods 1 inch in length, erect, appressed to the stem. Seeds numerous, light reddish brown and ovoid, with a smooth surface, arranged in a double row in each compartment of the fruit

    Taste Odor & Occurrence

    Occurence: It occurs in Denmark, France, India, Mediterranean Region, Mexico, Spain.
    Odor: The odor of Oil of Eruca sativa Miller is Pungent
    Taste: Acrid

    Substitutes

    No information regarding Eruca sativa Miller's substitute is currently available.

    Active Constituents

    Eruca sativa Miller's Active constituents:

    Antidotes

    No information regarding Eruca sativa Miller's antidot is currently available.

    Warning & Precautions

    Harmful for individuals with warm temperament. Internally the seeds may exert vesicant action, therefore,extensive use should be avoided.

    Toxicity

    Currently no Toxicity information is available for Eruca sativa Miller. (work in progress)