Polypodium vulgare Linn.
Primary Characteristics
Primary Characteristics
Polypodium vulgare Linn.belongs to Polypodiaceae, family.
The Arabic Names for this herb are Aghrasul Kalb, Saqibul Hijr, Tashtiwan.
The English Name for this herb is Common Polypody.
The Urdu Names for this herb are Bisfaij, Mustagi.
Pharmacological Actions
The pharmacological Actions of Polypodium vulgare Linn. are Alterative, Aperient, Carminative, Cholagogue, Deobstruent, Purgative.
Indications
The Indications of Polypodium vulgare Linn. are Colic, Flatulence, Arthritic Pains, Asthma, Melancholia, Epilepsy, Rheumatism, Leprosy, Spleenic Pain, Spleen Inflammation.
No Contra Indication information is available for Polypodium vulgare Linn..
Temperaments
The Temperament of Root of Polypodium vulgare Linn. is 2nd order, warm and dry.
Available Brands
Compound Preparations
Polypodium vulgare Linn. is used in the preparation of Jawarish Qurtum, Jawarish Shehryaran, Ma'jun Chob Chini, Ma'jun Najah, Ma'jun Sana, Ma'jun Ushba, Sherbet Ahmad Shahi, Sherbet Mushil compounds.
Dosage
| Part | Dose | Instruction |
| Root | 3.000g - 7.000g | N/A |
Herb's Description
No information regarding Polypodium vulgare Linn.'s description is currently available.
Taste Odor & Occurrence
No information about taste, odor & occurences is available for Polypodium vulgare Linn.
Substitutes
No information regarding Polypodium vulgare Linn.'s substitute is currently available.
Active Constituents
Polypodium vulgare Linn.'s Active constituents:
Antidotes
No information regarding Polypodium vulgare Linn.'s antidot is currently available.
Warning & Precautions
Described as injurious to stomach, lungs and kidneys. Fibrous knotted root is covered with cavernous suckers and it is advised to get rid of this covering before use.
Toxicity
Currently no Toxicity information is available for Polypodium vulgare Linn.. (work in progress)