Citrullus colocynthis (L.) Sch

Primary Characteristics

Primary Characteristics

Citrullus colocynthis (L.) Schrad. is aslo known as Colocynthis vulgaris Schrad, Cucumis colocynthis Linn., belongs to Cucurbitaceae, family.
The Arabic Name for this herb is Hanzal.
The English Name for this herb is Colocynth.
The Urdu Names for this herb are Hanzal, Indrayan, Kharpaza Talkh, Kulkushta, Toh, Tumma.

Pharmacological Actions

The pharmacological Actions of Citrullus colocynthis (L.) Schrad. are Abortive, Ecbolic, Emmenagogue, Hydragogue Cathartic, Irritant.

Epicarp of Fruit:

  • Anti-dropsical
  • Drastic Purgative
  • Resolvent


    • Root powder:
  • Anthelmintic
  • Anti-rheumatic
  • Insecticide


    • Indications

    The Indications of Epicarp of Fruit of Citrullus colocynthis (L.) Schrad. are Intestinal Disorders, Constipation, Fever, Biliousness.

    The Indications of Root powder of Citrullus colocynthis (L.) Schrad. are Jaundice, Ascites, Amenorrhoea, Rheumatism, Urinary Disorders.

    The Indications of Dried Pulp of Citrullus colocynthis (L.) Schrad. are Paralysis, Asthma, Facial Paralysis, Cerebral Congestion, Hepatic Congestion, Visceral Congestion, Epilepsy, Malhumors.

    No Contra Indication information is available for Citrullus colocynthis (L.) Schrad..

    Temperaments

    The Temperament of Citrullus colocynthis (L.) Schrad. is 3rd order, warm and dry.

    Available Brands

    BrandManufacturer/Mnf. Representative
    Habb-e-Banafsha KhasAshraf laboratories (Pvt) Ltd.

    Compound Preparations

    Citrullus colocynthis (L.) Schrad. is used in the preparation of Hab-Ayaraj, Itrifal Deedan compounds.

    Dosage

    PartDoseInstruction
    Whole Herb1.000g - 2.000gN/A
    Epicarp of FruitN/A

    Herb's Description

    Citrullus colocynthis (L.) Schrad.. Perennial rooted, diffuse large creeping herb, with deeply dissected tabulate leaves,flowers yellow, monoecious, all solitary about 2. cm across, Iruit rounded 7-9 cm in diameter, green and white striped, smooth

    Taste Odor & Occurrence

    Occurence: It occurs in Egypt, Finland, India, Jordan, kuwait, Pakistan, Saudi-Arabia, United States Of America, yogoslavia.. It is distributed commonly in sandy desert areas of Pakistan particularly in Sindh, North Baluchistan, Lasbella,N.W.F.P and Punjab.
    Odor: The odor of Epicarp of Fruit of Citrullus colocynthis (L.) Schrad. is Nauseant
    Taste:
    Epicarp of Fruit: Bitter

    Substitutes

    No information regarding Citrullus colocynthis (L.) Schrad.'s substitute is currently available.

    Active Constituents

    Citrullus colocynthis (L.) Schrad.'s Active constituents:

    Antidotes

    No information regarding Citrullus colocynthis (L.) Schrad.'s antidot is currently available.

    Warning & Precautions

    It is a well-known abortifacient, therefore must not be prescribed in pregnancy(all stages)or in irritable conditions of the intestinal canal.It is not a toxic creeping herb but it has cathartic action and if dried peeled fruit is taken in large amounts death may occur due to cathartic action and loss of water and electrolytes.

    Toxicity

    Currently no Toxicity information is available for Citrullus colocynthis (L.) Schrad.. (work in progress)