Asphaltum
Primary Characteristics
Primary Characteristics
Asphaltum.
The Arabic Names for this herb are Hajral Moosa, Hijaral Moosa.
The English Names for this herb are Asphalt, Bituminous Substance, Mastic Asphalt.
The Urdu Names for this herb are Kamaru, Silajit.
Pharmacological Actions
The pharmacological Actions of Asphaltum are Alterative tonic, Anodyne, Anti-phlegmatic, Anti-phlegmatic expectorant, Anti-phlogistic, Anti-septic, Cholagogue, Disinfectant, Diuretic, Lithontriptic, Local Antiseptic, Mild Laxative, Respiratory Stimulant.
Indications
The Indications of Asphaltum are Dysmenorrhoea, Fractured Bones, Jaundice, Insanity, Nervous Disorder, Urine Incontinence, Bruises, Chest Complaints, Phthisis, Diabetes, Tuberculosis, Bone Weakness, Renal Calculi, Worms, Elephantiasis, Skin Parasitic Diseases, Anorexia, General Debility, Piles, Spermatorrhoea, Dyspepsia, Anaemia, Sexual Debility, Sprains, Amenorrhoea, Scrofula, Gonorrhoea, Rheumatic Pain, Spleen Enlargement, Chronic Bronchitis, Epilepsy, Hysteria, Gall Calculi, Menorrhagia.
No Contra Indication information is available for Asphaltum.
Temperaments
The Temperament of Asphaltum is 2nd order, warm and dry.
Available Brands
Compound Preparations
Asphaltum is used in the preparation of Dawa-i-Sandal, Hab Mumsik, Safuf Kushta Qalai compounds.
Dosage
| Part | Dose | Instruction |
| Whole Herb | 2.000mg - 4.000mg | |
Herb's Description
Asphaltum. Silajit is a blackish-brown exudation from steep rocks of different formations. It exudes from the rocks of mountains in summer season due to strong heat of the sun(186). It is also regarded as a tar formed in the earth from the decomposition of vegetable substances mixed with inorganic matter, or ejected out matter of rocks during hot weather in the lower Himalayas.
Taste Odor & Occurrence
Odor: The odor of Asphaltum is Cows stale urine-like
Taste: Bitter
Substitutes
No information regarding Asphaltum's substitute is currently available.
Active Constituents
Asphaltum's Active constituents:
Antidotes
No information regarding Asphaltum's antidot is currently available.
Warning & Precautions
Continous use or large doses are not preferable for warm temperament individuals.-
Toxicity
Currently no Toxicity information is available for Asphaltum. (work in progress)