Convolvulus scammonia Linn.

Primary Characteristics

Primary Characteristics

Convolvulus scammonia Linn.belongs to Convolvulaceae, family.
The Arabic Name for this herb is Saqmunia Mehmudah.
The English Name for this herb is Scammony.
The Urdu Names for this herb are Mahmooda, Mehmudah, Saqmunia.

Pharmacological Actions

Resin (from Rhizome):

  • Abortifacient
  • Absorbent
  • Anthelmintic
  • Anti-bilious
  • Anti-phlegmatic
  • Cathartic
  • Detersive
  • Expectorant
  • Hydrogogue Cathartic
  • Irritant
  • Liver Tonic
  • Purgative
  • Resolvent
  • Stomach Tonic


    • Indications

    The Indications of Resin (from Rhizome) of Convolvulus scammonia Linn. are Colic, Chronic Constipation, Dropsy, Apoplexy.

    No Contra Indication information is available for Convolvulus scammonia Linn..

    Temperaments

    The Temperament of Resin (from Rhizome) of Convolvulus scammonia Linn. is 3rd Order, Warm and Dry.

    Available Brands

    BrandManufacturer/Mnf. Representative
    Habb-e-Banafsha KhasAshraf laboratories (Pvt) Ltd.
    ITREEFAL ZAMANIQARSHI INDUSTRIES (PVT) LTD
    ITRIFAL MULAYYINHamdard laboratories Waqf Pakistan
    JAWARISH SAFAR JALI MUSHILHamdard laboratories Waqf Pakistan
    KIRMARHamdard laboratories Waqf Pakistan
    MAJOON SURANJANQARSHI INDUSTRIES (PVT) LTD
    MAJUN SURANJANHamdard laboratories Waqf Pakistan
    QURS MULAYYINHamdard laboratories Waqf Pakistan

    Compound Preparations

    Convolvulus scammonia Linn. is used in the preparation of Hab Banafsha, Hab Saqmuniya, Irtifal Mullayyan, Itrifal Zamani, Jawarish Shahryaran, Jawrish Safarjali Mushil, Ma'jun Anjir, Ma'jun Suranjan, Ma'jun Talkh, Qars Mullayyan, Qurs Didan, Qurs Mushil, Safuf Suranjan compounds.

    Dosage

    PartDoseInstruction
    Resin (from Rhizome)125.000mg

    Herb's Description

    No information regarding Convolvulus scammonia Linn.'s description is currently available.

    Taste Odor & Occurrence

    No information about taste, odor & occurences is available for Convolvulus scammonia Linn.

    Substitutes

    No information regarding Convolvulus scammonia Linn.'s substitute is currently available.

    Active Constituents

    Convolvulus scammonia Linn.'s Active constituents:

    Antidotes

    No information regarding Convolvulus scammonia Linn.'s antidot is currently available.

    Warning & Precautions

    Detoxification of resin is essential before use.

    Toxicity

    Currently no Toxicity information is available for Convolvulus scammonia Linn.. (work in progress)