Sphaeranthus indicus Linn.
Primary Characteristics
Primary Characteristics
Sphaeranthus indicus Linn.belongs to Asteraceae, Compositae, family.
The Arabic Name for this herb is Najirul Hindi.
The English Name for this herb is Globe Thistle.
The Urdu Names for this herb are Gulmundi, Mundi.
Pharmacological Actions
The pharmacological Actions of Sphaeranthus indicus Linn. are Alterative, Anthelmintic, Anti-aging, Anti-asthmatic, Anti-bilious, Anti-dropsical, Anti-emetic, Anti-gonorrhoeal, Anti-haemorrhagic, Anti-inflammatory, Anti-phlegmatic, Anti-pruritic, Anti-pyretic, Anti-scrofulous, Anti-syphilitic, Anti-tuberculosis, Anti-tumor, Anti-tussive, Aphrodisiac, Appetizer, Astringent, Blood Purifier, Brain Tonic, Cardiac Tonic, Carminative, Deobstruent, Diuretic, Emmenagogue, Fattening, Hair Tonic, Hepatoprotective, Immunostimulant, Laxative, Nervine Tonic, Refrigerant, Resolvent, Stomachic, Styptic, Tonic.
Root:
AnthelminticStomachic
Indications
The Indications of Sphaeranthus indicus Linn. are Melancholic Disorders, Cardiac Debility, Atrabilious Affections, Hair Greying, Phlegmatic ailments, Cough, Biliousness, General Weakness, Jaundice, Loss of Appetite, Piles, Spermatorrhoea, Boils, Diarrhoea, Urticaria, Vomiting, Eczema, Scrofula, Gonorrhoea, Leprosy, Inflammations, Tachycardia, Intestinal Worms, Memory Weakness, Sexual Weakness, Brain Weakness, Bradycardia, Blood Impurities, Itch.
The Indications of Seeds of Sphaeranthus indicus Linn. are Indigestion, Worms, Cough.
The Indications of Flowers of Sphaeranthus indicus Linn. are Chronic Skin Diseases, Blood Disorders, Ulceration, Irritation, Scabies, Ring Worm, Lethargy.
The Indications of Decoction (root) of Sphaeranthus indicus Linn. are Cough, Bowel Complaints, Chest Pain.
The Indications of Plant juice of Sphaeranthus indicus Linn. are Haemorrhages, Liver Disorders, Haemorrhoids, Gastric Disorders.
The Indication of Herb Paste of Sphaeranthus indicus Linn. is Itch.
The Indications of Powder(leaves) of Sphaeranthus indicus Linn. are Syphilis, Nerve Weakness.
No Contra Indication information is available for Sphaeranthus indicus Linn..
Temperaments
The Temperament of Sphaeranthus indicus Linn. is 2nd order, warm and moist.
Available Brands
Compound Preparations
Sphaeranthus indicus Linn. is used in the preparation of Arq Mundi, Arq Murakkab Musaffi Khun, Itrifal Mundi, Ma'jun Mundi, Sherbet Ushbah Khas, Tiryaq Faruq compounds.
Dosage
| Part | Dose | Instruction |
| Whole Herb | 5.000g - 12.000g | N/A |
Herb's Description
Sphaeranthus indicus Linn.. An aromatic herb, 30-60 cm. tail, stems with toothed wings; leaves obovate-
ob!ong5 serrate; flowers in heads, purple
Taste Odor & Occurrence
Occurence: It occurs in Africa, China, India, Malaysia, Pakistan, Sri Lanka.
Odor: The odor of Sphaeranthus indicus Linn. is Aromatic
Taste: Bitter
Substitutes
No information regarding Sphaeranthus indicus Linn.'s substitute is currently available.
Active Constituents
Sphaeranthus indicus Linn.'s Active constituents:
Antidotes
No information regarding Sphaeranthus indicus Linn.'s antidot is currently available.
Warning & Precautions
Excessive use may produce harmful effects in individuals with warm temperament. In excessive dose it may causes constipation.
Toxicity
Currently no Toxicity information is available for Sphaeranthus indicus Linn.. (work in progress)