Hibiscus moschatus Medic
Primary Characteristics
Primary Characteristics
Hibiscus moschatus Medicbelongs to Malvaceae, family.
The Arabic Name for this herb is Habul Mushk.
The English Name for this herb is Musk Mallow.
The Urdu Names for this herb are Kastur Dana, Mushk Dana.
Pharmacological Actions
Seed:
Anti-spasmodicAromaticAstringentCarminativeCoolingDiureticNerve TonicOphthalmic TonicSedativeStimulantStomachic
Indications
The Indications of Leaves of Hibiscus moschatus Medic are Spermatorrhoea, Pre-Mature Ejaculation, Gonorrhoea.
The Indications of Root of Hibiscus moschatus Medic are Pre-Mature Ejaculation, Spermatorrhoea, Gonorrhoea.
The Indications of Seed of Hibiscus moschatus Medic are Eyesight Weakness, Venereal Disease, Dryness of Throat, Hoarseness, Fever, Catarrh, Gonorrhoea.
The Indications of Decoction (seed) of Hibiscus moschatus Medic are Nervous Debility, Atonic Dyspepsia, Asthma, Epilepsy, Hysteria.
The Indications of Seed (powder) of Hibiscus moschatus Medic are Itching, Insect Bite.
The Indications of Infusion (root and leaves) of Hibiscus moschatus Medic are Spermatorrhoea, Gonorrhoea, Pre-Mature Ejaculation.
No Contra Indication information is available for Hibiscus moschatus Medic.
Temperaments
The Temperament of Hibiscus moschatus Medic is 2nd order, cold and dry.
Available Brands
No Brand information is available for Hibiscus moschatus Medic.
Compound Preparations
No Compound Preparation information is available for Hibiscus moschatus Medic.
Dosage
| Part | Dose | Instruction |
| Whole Herb | 2.000g - 3.000g | N/A |
Herb's Description
Hibiscus moschatus Medic. An erect, hirsute or hispid herb, 2-6 ft. high, with leaves of varying shapes, usually palmately 5-7 lobed; flowers large, 4 inches in diameter, yellow with crimson centre; fruit a capsule or pod, oblong-lanceolate,1-3 inches long, containing a large number of small seeds; seeds scented.greyish brown, reniform, compressed, about 4 mm long with striations concentric about the hilyjsUSU A tall annual, stems clothed with long deflexed hairs. Leaves polymorphous, more or less cordate, the lower ovate, acute or roundish-angled, the upper palmately 3-7 lobed divided nearly to the base; hairy on both surfaces; petioles 2.5 cm long, hairy stipules 12 mm long, subulate, hairy. Pedicels stout, equalling or shorter than the petioles. Involucral bracts 8-12, fulvous-hairy, 15 mm long, shorter than the calyx, caducous. Calyx 3.2 cm long, hairy, ovoid, cuspidate in bud; sepals connate, except at the tips, 5-toothed at the apex, splitting down on one side. Corolla 7.5 cm across, yellow with purple centre. Capsules fulvous-hairy, oblong-lanceolate, acute. Seeds subreniform, blackish, with a few raised striae
Taste Odor & Occurrence
Occurence: It is native of Sub-Tropical Africa , Tropical Africa. It occurs in India.
Odor: The odor of Seed of Hibiscus moschatus Medic is Delicate Musk-like
Taste:
Seed: Bitter
Substitutes
No information regarding Hibiscus moschatus Medic's substitute is currently available.
Active Constituents
Hibiscus moschatus Medic's Active constituents:
Antidotes
No information regarding Hibiscus moschatus Medic's antidot is currently available.
Warning & Precautions
No side effects reported following the use of recommended doses.
Toxicity
Currently no Toxicity information is available for Hibiscus moschatus Medic. (work in progress)