Scilla serrata Forskal
Primary Characteristics
Primary Characteristics
Scilla serrata Forskal is aslo known as Portunus pelagicus Forskal, belongs to Crustacea, Portunudae, family.
The Arabic Names for this herb are Sartan, Sartan Nehri.
The English Names for this herb are Crab, Kharchang.
The Urdu Names for this herb are Kekra, Sartan.
Pharmacological Actions
The pharmacological Actions of Scilla serrata Forskal are Anti-bilious, Anti-haemorrhagic, Anti-tuberculous, Antidotary, Aphrodisiac, Cardiac Stimulant, Detersive, Diuretic, Emmenagogue, Haematonic, Laxative, Lithontriptic, Resolvent, Stimulant.
Indications
The Indications of Scilla serrata Forskal are Cough, Bronchitis, Vitiligo, Hoarseness, Phthisis, Tuberculosis, Renal Calculi, Eye Disease, Diphtheria, Piles, Sexual Debility, Sore Throat, Wounds, Amenorrhoea, Dysuria, Inflammations, Pertussis, Haemoptysis, Dog Bite, Debility, Breast cancer.
No Contra Indication information is available for Scilla serrata Forskal.
Temperaments
The Temperament of Ash (fried) of Scilla serrata Forskal is 2nd order, cold and moist.
Available Brands
Compound Preparations
Scilla serrata Forskal is used in the preparation of Dawai-Asward, Ma'jun Maurawweh ul-Arwah, Mufarreh Shaikh-ur-Rais, Qurs Sartan compounds.
Dosage
| Part | Dose | Instruction |
| Ash (fried) | 1.000g - 3.000g | |
Herb's Description
Scilla serrata Forskal. A crustacean inhabitant of sea and river having ten legs and hard back. Female is considered more appropriate for medicinal use, when a pin is inserted in the back, particular mucilage oozes out. Taken off the legs it is made into soup for consumption. Medicinally used in the form of ash (obtained following G/7-e-Hikmat process
Taste Odor & Occurrence
Taste:
Ash (fried): Slightly Saltish
Substitutes
No information regarding Scilla serrata Forskal's substitute is currently available.
Active Constituents
Scilla serrata Forskal's Active constituents:
Antidotes
No information regarding Scilla serrata Forskal's antidot is currently available.
Warning & Precautions
Large quantities or excessive use is regarded as harmful for urinary bladder.
Toxicity
Currently no Toxicity information is available for Scilla serrata Forskal. (work in progress)