Sphaeranthus indicus Linn.

Primary Characteristics

Primary Characteristics

Sphaeranthus indicus Linn.belongs to Asteraceae, Compositae, family.
The Arabic Name for this herb is Najirul Hindi.
The English Name for this herb is Globe Thistle.
The Urdu Names for this herb are Gulmundi, Mundi.

Pharmacological Actions

The pharmacological Actions of Sphaeranthus indicus Linn. are Alterative, Anthelmintic, Anti-aging, Anti-asthmatic, Anti-bilious, Anti-dropsical, Anti-emetic, Anti-gonorrhoeal, Anti-haemorrhagic, Anti-inflammatory, Anti-phlegmatic, Anti-pruritic, Anti-pyretic, Anti-scrofulous, Anti-syphilitic, Anti-tuberculosis, Anti-tumor, Anti-tussive, Aphrodisiac, Appetizer, Astringent, Blood Purifier, Brain Tonic, Cardiac Tonic, Carminative, Deobstruent, Diuretic, Emmenagogue, Fattening, Hair Tonic, Hepatoprotective, Immunostimulant, Laxative, Nervine Tonic, Refrigerant, Resolvent, Stomachic, Styptic, Tonic.

Root:

  • Anthelmintic
  • Stomachic


  • Indications

    The Indications of Sphaeranthus indicus Linn. are Melancholic Disorders, Cardiac Debility, Atrabilious Affections, Hair Greying, Phlegmatic ailments, Cough, Biliousness, General Weakness, Jaundice, Loss of Appetite, Piles, Spermatorrhoea, Boils, Diarrhoea, Urticaria, Vomiting, Eczema, Scrofula, Gonorrhoea, Leprosy, Inflammations, Tachycardia, Intestinal Worms, Memory Weakness, Sexual Weakness, Brain Weakness, Bradycardia, Blood Impurities, Itch.

    The Indications of Seeds of Sphaeranthus indicus Linn. are Indigestion, Worms, Cough.

    The Indications of Flowers of Sphaeranthus indicus Linn. are Chronic Skin Diseases, Blood Disorders, Ulceration, Irritation, Scabies, Ring Worm, Lethargy.

    The Indications of Decoction (root) of Sphaeranthus indicus Linn. are Cough, Bowel Complaints, Chest Pain.

    The Indications of Plant juice of Sphaeranthus indicus Linn. are Haemorrhages, Liver Disorders, Haemorrhoids, Gastric Disorders.

    The Indication of Herb Paste of Sphaeranthus indicus Linn. is Itch.

    The Indications of Powder(leaves) of Sphaeranthus indicus Linn. are Syphilis, Nerve Weakness.

    No Contra Indication information is available for Sphaeranthus indicus Linn..

    Temperaments

    The Temperament of Sphaeranthus indicus Linn. is 2nd order, warm and moist.

    Available Brands

    BrandManufacturer/Mnf. Representative
    GULMUNDENEHamdard laboratories Waqf Pakistan
    MUSAFFEEN (LIQUID)QARSHI INDUSTRIES (PVT) LTD
    MUSAFFEEN TABLETSQARSHI INDUSTRIES (PVT) LTD
    PROSTALINHamdard laboratories Waqf Bangladesh
    SAFIHamdard laboratories Waqf Pakistan
    SHARBAT USHBA KHASHamdard laboratories Waqf Pakistan

    Compound Preparations

    Sphaeranthus indicus Linn. is used in the preparation of Arq Mundi, Arq Murakkab Musaffi Khun, Itrifal Mundi, Ma'jun Mundi, Sherbet Ushbah Khas, Tiryaq Faruq compounds.

    Dosage

    PartDoseInstruction
    Whole Herb5.000g - 12.000gN/A

    Herb's Description

    Sphaeranthus indicus Linn.. An aromatic herb, 30-60 cm. tail, stems with toothed wings; leaves obovate- ob!ong5 serrate; flowers in heads, purple

    Taste Odor & Occurrence

    Occurence: It occurs in Africa, China, India, Malaysia, Pakistan, Sri Lanka.
    Odor: The odor of Sphaeranthus indicus Linn. is Aromatic
    Taste: Bitter

    Substitutes

    No information regarding Sphaeranthus indicus Linn.'s substitute is currently available.

    Active Constituents

    Sphaeranthus indicus Linn.'s Active constituents:

    Antidotes

    No information regarding Sphaeranthus indicus Linn.'s antidot is currently available.

    Warning & Precautions

    Excessive use may produce harmful effects in individuals with warm temperament. In excessive dose it may causes constipation.

    Toxicity

    Currently no Toxicity information is available for Sphaeranthus indicus Linn.. (work in progress)