Adiantum 20capillus-veneris 20

Primary Characteristics

Primary Characteristics

Adiantum capillus-veneris Linnbelongs to Polypodiaceae, family.
The Arabic Names for this herb are Lahiyatul Hammar, Sha rul Tabbar.
The English Name for this herb is Maiden Hair Fern.
The Urdu Names for this herb are Hansraj, Pershiaoashan, Persiao-Shan.

Pharmacological Actions

The pharmacological Actions of Adiantum capillus-veneris Linn are Anti-atrabilious, Anti-catarrhal, Anti-inflammatory, Concoctive, Demulcent, Deobstruent, Detersive, Diuretic, Emmenagogue, Expectorant, Purgative, Resolvent.

Leaves:

  • Demulcent
  • Diuretic
  • Emmenagogue
  • Expectorant
  • Febrifuge
  • Tonic


    • Indications

    The Indications of Adiantum capillus-veneris Linn are Bronchitis, Alopecia, Insanity, Sores, Asthma, Boils, Pleurisy, Influenza, Ulcers, Headache, Stomatitis, Acute Pneumonia, Pustules, Throat Affections, Local Inflammations, Cough, Fever.

    The Indications of Leaves of Adiantum capillus-veneris Linn are Fever, Catarrhal Affections.

    No Contra Indication information is available for Adiantum capillus-veneris Linn.

    Temperaments

    The Temperament of Adiantum capillus-veneris Linn is 1st order, warm and dry.

    Available Brands

    BrandManufacturer/Mnf. Representative
    KHATOONIQARSHI INDUSTRIES (PVT) LTD
    LAOOQ MO TADILHamdard laboratories Waqf Pakistan
    LAOOQ SAPISTANHamdard laboratories Waqf Pakistan
    MADAMOL SYRUPQARSHI INDUSTRIES (PVT) LTD
    SURFICOL TABLETSQARSHI INDUSTRIES (PVT) LTD

    Compound Preparations

    Adiantum capillus-veneris Linn is used in the preparation of Laooq Sapistan, Matbookh Bukhar, Sherbet Faryad Ras, Sherbet Kaknaj, Sherbet Mudir Tams, Sherbet Mushil, Sherbet Ustukhudus compounds.

    Dosage

    PartDoseInstruction
    Whole Herb5.000g - 7.000gN/A

    Herb's Description

    Adiantum capillus-veneris Linn is a shrub and glabrous in texture, 10-34 cm long long, black in color, size is usually 1.5-2.5 cm, suberrect, and branched. Fronds bipinnate with short terminal pinna and numerous erect-patent lateral ones on each side.
    Adiantum capillus-veneris Linn's Leaves, irregular, wedge-shaped

    Taste Odor & Occurrence

    Occurence: It occurs in Afghanistan, Iran, Kashmir, Murree(Pakistan), Western Himalayas.. In Western Himalayas ascending upto 2,400 ft. In Murree they grow on damp places.Cultivated as pot fern on plains as well as hills,grows on damp walls of wells and on the banks of water courses at the height of 12500 ft.
    Odor: The odor of Leaves of Adiantum capillus-veneris Linn is Aromatic
    Taste: Slightly Bitter

    Leaves: Slightly Bitter

    Substitutes

    No information regarding Adiantum capillus-veneris Linn's substitute is currently available.

    Active Constituents

    Adiantum capillus-veneris Linn's Active constituents:

    Antidotes

    No information regarding Adiantum capillus-veneris Linn's antidot is currently available.

    Warning & Precautions

    Described as harmful if administered to patients suffering from spleen disoders.Regular use may cause dessication.

    Toxicity

    Currently no Toxicity information is available for Adiantum capillus-veneris Linn. (work in progress)