Portulaca oleracea Linn.

Primary Characteristics

Primary Characteristics

Portulaca oleracea Linn. is aslo known as Portulaca oleracea var. erecta T. Dyer, Portulaca sativa Haw., belongs to Portulacaceae, family.
The Arabic Names for this herb are Baqla Hama, Bizr Khurfah, Rajla.
The English Name for this herb is Purslane.
The Urdu Names for this herb are Kharfah, Kulfa, Rajlah.

Pharmacological Actions

The pharmacological Actions of Portulaca oleracea Linn. are Alterative, Anthelmintic, Anti-bilious, Anti-diabetic, Anti-dysenteric, Anti-gonorrhoeal, Anti-gout, Anti-haemorrhagic, Anti-inflammatory, Anti-rheumatic, Anti-scorbutic, Anti-tuberculosis, Astringent, Cardiac Tonic, Demulcent, Diuretic, Emollient, Hepatoprotective, Mild Antispasmodic, Refrigerant, Sedative.

Seeds:

  • Alterative
  • Astringent
  • Demulcent
  • Diuretic
  • Emollient
  • Refrigerant
  • Sedative


    • Indications

    The Indications of Portulaca oleracea Linn. are Hemoptysis, Biliousness, Scurvy, Thirst, Kidney Disorders, Micturition, Low Fever, Dysentery, Piles, Asthma, Diarrhoea, Vomiting, Liver Obstructions, Ulcers, Dysuria, Gonorrhoea, Inflammations, Headache, Tape Worms, Liver Debility, Liver Disorders, Spleen Disorders, Sore Nipples, Mouth Ulcers, Tuberculosis, Hematuria.

    The Indications of Leaves of Portulaca oleracea Linn. are Mouth Thrush, Swelling, Scalds, Stomatitis, Erysipelas.

    No Contra Indication information is available for Portulaca oleracea Linn..

    Temperaments

    The Temperament of Portulaca oleracea Linn. is 2nd order, cold and moist.

    Available Brands

    BrandManufacturer/Mnf. Representative
    DAWA-UL-MISK (Motadil Jawahirdar)Hamdard laboratories Waqf Pakistan
    DAWA-UL-MISK MUTADIL (SADA)QARSHI INDUSTRIES (PVT) LTD
    DAWA-UL-MISK MUTADIL JAWAHAR WALIQARSHI INDUSTRIES (PVT) LTD
    HABB-E-JADWARHamdard laboratories Waqf Pakistan
    KHAMEERA MARVAREED KHASQARSHI INDUSTRIES (PVT) LTD
    LABOOB BARD NUQARIQARSHI INDUSTRIES (PVT) LTD
    LABOOB-E-BARIDHamdard laboratories Waqf Pakistan
    MUFARREH SHAIKH-UR-RAEESHamdard laboratories Waqf Pakistan
    MUFARREH YAQUTI MOTADILHamdard laboratories Waqf Pakistan
    THANDAKQARSHI INDUSTRIES (PVT) LTD
    TIRYAQ-E-FISHARHamdard laboratories Waqf Pakistan
    TIRYAQ-E-MASANAHamdard laboratories Waqf Pakistan

    Compound Preparations

    Portulaca oleracea Linn. is used in the preparation of Arq Maul Jubn, Arq Shir Murakkab, Banadiq al-Bazur, Dawau; Misk Barid Sada, Dawaul Misk Har Sada, Dawaul Misk mo'tadil jawahardar, Dawaul Misk Mo'tadil Sada, Hab Jadwar, Hab Zehar Mohra, Jawarish Zarishk, Laooq Ab Naishakarwala, Lubub Barid, Ma'jun Hamal Ambari Alvi Khani, Ma'jun Kalan, Mufarreh Barid, Mufarreh Barid Sada, Mufarreh Dilkusha, Naushadaroo-i-Lului, Qurs Kaknaj, Qurs Sartan, Qurs Ziabitus, Safuf Khas, Safuf Muhafez Janeen, Safuf Tabashir, Shrebet Zufa Murakkab, Tiryaq-i-Masana compounds.

    Dosage

    PartDoseInstruction
    Whole HerbN/A
    Leaves Extract6.000ml - 10.000ml
    Seeds3.000g - 5.000gN/A

    Herb's Description

    Portulaca oleracea Linn.. A succulent erect or prostrate annual herb, with green or purple stem; Nodes not pilose. Leaves cuneate, oblong, 0.64-3.81 cm long. Flower small, sessile, attached to the leaves, borne in clusters of 3-5. Petals 5, sty 3-8 fid

    Taste Odor & Occurrence

    Occurence: It occurs in Afghanistan, Europe, India, Pakistan, Saudi-Arabia.. Also found in some other parts of the world.
    Taste: Mild Acid

    Substitutes

    No information regarding Portulaca oleracea Linn.'s substitute is currently available.

    Active Constituents

    Portulaca oleracea Linn.'s Active constituents:

    Antidotes

    No information regarding Portulaca oleracea Linn.'s antidot is currently available.

    Warning & Precautions

    In large doses it may cause toxic effects and even fatal to animals due to oxalic acid poisoning.Excessive use may exert harmful effects on stomach,spleen and eye sight.

    Toxicity

    Currently no Toxicity information is available for Portulaca oleracea Linn.. (work in progress)