Plantago 20ovata 20Forssk.
Primary Characteristics
Primary Characteristics
Plantago ovata Forssk. is aslo known as Plantago decumbens Forssk., Plantago ispaghula Roxb., belongs to Plantaginaceae, family.
The Arabic Name for this herb is Lisan al-Hamal.
The English Names for this herb are Blond Psyllium, Plantain, Psyllium Husk, Spogel.
The Urdu Names for this herb are Barhang, Ispaghul, Ispango, Khardanick, Sangpara, Shkampara.
Pharmacological Actions
The pharmacological Actions of Plantago ovata Forssk. are Anti-asthmatic, Anti-bilious, Anti-diarrhoeal, Anti-dysenteric, Anti-gonorrhoeal, Anti-hypertensive, Anti-inflammatory, Anti-rheumatic, Astringent, Bacteriostatic, Cooling, Demulcent, Diuretic, Emollient, Glutinous, Laxative, Local Anaesthetic, Lubricant, Refrigerant, Resolvent, Sedative, Tonic.
Indications
The Indications of Seeds of Plantago ovata Forssk. are Dysentery, Chronic Affection, Blood Ailments, Enteritis, Urethritis, Amoebic Dysentery, Bacillary Dysentery, Diarrhoea, Gonorrhoea, Inflammations, Catarrhal Affections, Dry Cough, Rheumatic Swellings, Fever, Biliousness, Thirst, Glandular Swellings, Laryngitis, Urinary Burning Sensation, Chronic Constipation.
The Indications of Husk of Plantago ovata Forssk. are Intestinal Affections, Dysentery.
The Indications of Decoction (seed) of Plantago ovata Forssk. are Cough, Cold.
The Indications of Infusion (seed) of Plantago ovata Forssk. are Urethritis, Burning Sensation.
No Contra Indication information is available for Plantago ovata Forssk..
Temperaments
The Temperament of Plantago ovata Forssk. is 2nd order, cold and moist.
Available Brands
| Brand | Manufacturer/Mnf. Representative |
| PURGITE | Synergic |
| Sufoof zaryan | Hamdard laboratories Waqf Bangladesh |
Compound Preparations
Plantago ovata Forssk. is used in the preparation of Dayaquza, Laooq Ab Naishakarwala, Laooq Biihdana, Marham Dakhliyun, Qurs Tabasheer Kafuri, Sherbet Arzani compounds.
Dosage
| Part | Dose | Instruction |
| Whole Herb | | N/A |
| Husk | 3.000g - 6.000g | N/A |
| Seeds | 3.000g - 12.000g | N/A |
Herb's Description
Plantago ovata Forssk.. A stemless or sub-caulescent soft hairy or woolly annual herb. Leaves narrowly linear or filiform, entire or distantly toothed, flowers in cylindric or ovoid spikes; capsules ellipsoid, 8 mm long, obtuse, the upper half coming off as a blunt conical lid, membranous, glabrous; seeds ovoid-oblong, 3 mm long, boat-shaped, smooth, yellowish-brown
Taste Odor & Occurrence
Occurence: It is native of Mediterranean Region .
Odor: The odor of Seeds of Plantago ovata Forssk. is Odourless
Taste:
Seeds: Tasteless,Mucilagenous
Substitutes
No information regarding Plantago ovata Forssk.'s substitute is currently available.
Active Constituents
Plantago ovata Forssk.'s Active constituents:
Antidotes
No information regarding Plantago ovata Forssk.'s antidot is currently available.
Warning & Precautions
In excessive doses may cause nervous weakness,joints pain,decreased appetite.Unlike the husk,the seeds are largely indigestible,and hence their retention in the intestine may form a nucleus for mechanical obstruction.
Toxicity
Currently no Toxicity information is available for Plantago ovata Forssk.. (work in progress)