Asparagus officinalis Linn.

Primary Characteristics

Primary Characteristics

Asparagus officinalis Linn.belongs to Liliaceae, family.
The Arabic Names for this herb are Halyun, Pimalok.
The English Name for this herb is Asparagus.
The Urdu Names for this herb are Bhachhar, Bhatun, Haliyon, Halyun, Marchobah.

Pharmacological Actions

The pharmacological Actions of Asparagus officinalis Linn. are Abortive, Anthelmintic, Anti-asthmatic, Anti-diabetic, Anti-gout, Anti-rheumatic, Anti-septic, Antidote, Aphrodisiac, Appetite stimulant, Appetizer, Demulcent, Diuretic, Emmenagogue, Expectorant, Kidneys Stimulant, Laxative, Lithontriptic, Mild Aperient, Resolvent, Rubefacient, Sedative.

Leaves:

  • Carminative


    • Root:
  • Astringent
  • Tonic


    • Infusion (leaves):
  • Emmenagogue


    • Indications

    The Indications of Leaves of Asparagus officinalis Linn. are Cough, Flatulence, Asthma, Calculus Affections, Nervous Affections, Spasmodic Affections, Rheumatism, Dropsy, Constipation (Children), Headache, Chronic Gout, Cauterize Wounds, Brain Disorders.

    The Indication of Root of Asparagus officinalis Linn. is Elephantiasis.

    The Indications of Whole Plant of Asparagus officinalis Linn. are Palpitation, Flatulence, Measles, Chronic Gout, Dropsy, Rheumatism, Hysteria, Calculi of kidney, Snake Bite.

    The Indication of Infusion (leaves) of Asparagus officinalis Linn. is Skin Disorder.

    The Indication of Infusion (Root) of Asparagus officinalis Linn. is Jaundice.

    No Contra Indication information is available for Asparagus officinalis Linn..

    Temperaments

    The Temperaments of Asparagus officinalis Linn. are 2nd order, warm and dry, 3rd order, warm and dry.

    Available Brands

    BrandManufacturer/Mnf. Representative
    JAWARISH ZAROONI AMBERI-BA-NUSKHA KALANHamdard laboratories Waqf Pakistan
    LABOOB KHAS JAWAHAR WALAQARSHI INDUSTRIES (PVT) LTD

    Compound Preparations

    Asparagus officinalis Linn. is used in the preparation of Jawarish Zar'unui Ambari Ba Nuskha Kalan, Lubub Al-Asrar, Lubub Kabir, Lubub Saghir, Ma'jun Maurawweh ul-Arwah, Ma'jun Sa'lab, Ma'jun Sang-i-Sar-i-Mahi, Muffareh Kabir compounds.

    Dosage

    PartDoseInstruction
    Whole Herb2.000g - 3.000g

    Herb's Description

    Asparagus officinalis Linn., 30-37 cm long, is evergreen, errect, and branched
    Asparagus officinalis Linn.'s Seed: glabrous in texture, red in color, size is usually small
    Asparagus officinalis Linn.'s Flower, greenish white in color, size is usually small. Hanging on slender pedicels, 2 or 3 together in the axils of the principal branches, many of them with stamens only.

    Taste Odor & Occurrence

    Occurence: It occurs in France, Germany, India, Pakistan, United Kingdom.. Grows in well drained loose soil.
    Odor: The odor of Asparagus officinalis Linn. is Mustard-like Pungent
    Taste: Bitter,Sharp

    Substitutes

    No information regarding Asparagus officinalis Linn.'s substitute is currently available.

    Active Constituents

    Asparagus officinalis Linn.'s Active constituents:

    Antidotes

    No information regarding Asparagus officinalis Linn.'s antidot is currently available.

    Warning & Precautions

    The extract has been reported to stimulate kidneys and may impart a strong smell to the urine.

    Toxicity

    Currently no Toxicity information is available for Asparagus officinalis Linn.. (work in progress)