Ferula galbaniflua Boiss et Bu

Primary Characteristics

Primary Characteristics

Ferula galbaniflua Boiss et Buhsebelongs to Umbelliferae, family.
The Arabic Names for this herb are Jaoshir, Qama Wasaq, Wasaq.
The English Name for this herb is Galbanum.
The Urdu Names for this herb are Ganda Behroza, Gaoshir, Jawashir.

Pharmacological Actions

Oleo-Gum-Resin:

  • Anti-asthmatic
  • Anti-dyspeptic
  • Anti-inflammatory
  • Anti-phlegmatic
  • Anti-rheumatic
  • Anti-septic
  • Anti-spasmodic
  • Anti-tussive
  • Carminative
  • Corrigent
  • Demulcent
  • Deobstruent
  • Detersive
  • Diuretic
  • Emmenagogue
  • Emollient
  • Expectorant
  • Laxative for Phlegm
  • Nervine Tonic
  • Resolvent
  • Stomachic
  • Styptic
  • Uterine Tonic


  • Indications

    The Indications of Oleo-Gum-Resin of Ferula galbaniflua Boiss et Buhse are Cough, Flatulence, Jaundice, Sinusitis, Chorea, Nasal Catarrh, Facial Paralysis, Infantile Convulsions, Flu, Painful Uterine Affections, Inflammatory Swellings, Brain Disorders, Infected Wounds, Chronic Infection of Mucous Surfaces, Uterine Debility, Vision Impairment, Coma, Colic due to Phlegm, Uteralgia, Paralysis, Loss of Appetite, Acne, Piles, Dyspepsia, Asthma, Dropsy, Rheumatic Pain, Epilepsy, Stomach Debility, Palsy, Hysteria, Hemiplegia.

    The Indications of Ointment of Ferula galbaniflua Boiss et Buhse are Bruises, Pain, Hard Swellings, Inflammations, Blind Ulcers, Scars.

    No Contra Indication information is available for Ferula galbaniflua Boiss et Buhse.

    Temperaments

    The Temperament of Oleo-Gum-Resin of Ferula galbaniflua Boiss et Buhse is 3rd order, warm and dry.

    Available Brands

    BrandManufacturer/Mnf. Representative
    HAMDARD MARHAMHamdard laboratories Waqf Pakistan

    Compound Preparations

    Ferula galbaniflua Boiss et Buhse is used in the preparation of Hab Haltit, Hab Jund, Marham Rusul, Roghan Kalan, Safuf Barq, Zimad Jalinus compounds.

    Dosage

    PartDoseInstruction
    Oleo-Gum-Resin1.000g - 2.000g

    Herb's Description

    Ferula galbaniflua Boiss et Buhse. Perennial herb, leaves 2-4 pinnatifid. Umbels compound. Flowers yellow often polygamous calyx teeth obsolete. Petals ovate, obtuse, or emarginate Fruit orbicular or ellipsoid, much compressed dorsally; lateral ridges winged dorsal and intermediate filiform or obscure; vittae many or few<21!, carpophore partite. Seed much dorsally compressed, inner face plane. Galbanum (Jawashii) is the oleo-gum resin derived from F. galbaniflua, and few other species of Ferula. It is collected in the same manner as Asafoetida from the stem or the root. It occurrs in rounded or irregular yellowish or brownish tears 5-10 mm ir diameter." In the summer or heat,, it has a tendency to soften and agglutinate into lumps

    Taste Odor & Occurrence

    Occurence: It occurs in Iran, Turkey.. This plant grows in cold climatic regions.
    Odor: The odor of Oleo-Gum-Resin of Ferula galbaniflua Boiss et Buhse is Aromatic
    Taste:
    Oleo-Gum-Resin: Bitter,Acrid

    Substitutes

    No information regarding Ferula galbaniflua Boiss et Buhse's substitute is currently available.

    Active Constituents

    Ferula galbaniflua Boiss et Buhse's Active constituents:

    Antidotes

    No information regarding Ferula galbaniflua Boiss et Buhse's antidot is currently available.

    Warning & Precautions

    May causes harm to the function of testes following consumption of large doses or following long term use.

    Toxicity

    Currently no Toxicity information is available for Ferula galbaniflua Boiss et Buhse. (work in progress)