Echinops echinatus Roxb.

Primary Characteristics

Echinops echinatus Roxb.belongs to Asteraceae, Compositae, family.
The Arabic Names for this herb are Qasa-Barith, R ai al jamal.
The English Name for this herb is Camel Thistle.
The Urdu Names for this herb are Barham Dandi, Bram Dandi, Labh, Unt-Katara, Untkatara.

Pharmacological Actions

The pharmacological Actions of Echinops echinatus Roxb. are Abortifacient, Alterative, Analgesic, Anti-pyretic, Aphrodisiac, Appetizer, Blood Purifier, Diuretic, Nervine Tonic, Stomachic.

Indications

The Indications of Whole Plant of Echinops echinatus Roxb. are Strangury, Urinary Disorders, Joints Pain, Hoarse Throat, Gleet, Inflammations, Ophthalmia, Biliousness.

The Indications of Infusion (plant) of Echinops echinatus Roxb. are Seminal Debility, Dyspepsia, Boils, Pimples, Scrofula, Syphilis, Hysteria, Scabies, Chronic Persistent Fevers, Pustules, Skin Disorders, Impotency.

No Contra Indication information is available for Echinops echinatus Roxb..

Temperaments

The Temperament of Echinops echinatus Roxb. is 3rd order, warm and dry.

Available Brands

Brand	Manufacturer/Mnf. Representative
MA UL-HAYAT	Hamdard laboratories Waqf Pakistan

Compound Preparations

Echinops echinatus Roxb. is used in the preparation of Hab Musaffi Khun compounds.

Dosage

Part	Dose	Instruction
Whole Herb	3.000g - 5.000g

Herb's Description

Echinops echinatus Roxb.. A pubescent annual, 1-3 ft. high, with branches widely spreading from the base. Leaves alternate, 3-5 inches long, oblong, pinnatifid, spinous, covered with cottony wool beneath. Flower-heads white, compact and globose, upto 2 inches in diameter, involucrate(126). Involucres surrounded by strong white bristles resembling pappus hairs. Pappus short yellowish forming a short cylindric brush above the achenes

Taste Odor & Occurrence

Occurence: It occurs in Afghanistan, India, Paksitan.
Odor: The odor of Echinops echinatus Roxb. is Pungent
Taste: Bitter

Substitutes

No information regarding Echinops echinatus Roxb.'s substitute is currently available.

Active Constituents

Echinops echinatus Roxb.'s Active constituents:

Antidotes

No information regarding Echinops echinatus Roxb.'s antidot is currently available.

Warning & Precautions

Excessive use may cause dehydration.

Toxicity

Currently no Toxicity information is available for Echinops echinatus Roxb.. (work in progress)

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