Citrullus lanatus (Thunb.) Man

Primary Characteristics

Primary Characteristics

Citrullus lanatus (Thunb.) Mansf. is aslo known as Citrullus vulgaris Schrad., belongs to Curcurbitaceae, family.
The Arabic Name for this herb is Batikh Hindi.
The English Name for this herb is Water Melon.
The Urdu Names for this herb are Dhoana, Hindwana, Tarbuz.

Pharmacological Actions

Seeds:

  • Demulcent
  • Fattening


    • Fruit:
  • Anti-bilious
  • Cooling
  • Demulcent
  • Diuretic
  • Emollient
  • Febrifuge
  • Refrigerant
  • Sedative


    • Indications

    The Indications of Fruit of Citrullus lanatus (Thunb.) Mansf. are Cough, Fever, Jaundice, Kidney Stones, Hoarseness, Diarrhoea, Gonorrhoea, Strangury, Inflammations, Insomnia, Hepatic Congestion, Haemoptysis, Bladder Stones, Intestinal Catarrh, Polydipsia, Brain Dryness.

    The Indications of Juice of Citrullus lanatus (Thunb.) Mansf. are Dry Cough, Phthisis, Tuberculosis.

    No Contra Indication information is available for Citrullus lanatus (Thunb.) Mansf..

    Temperaments

    The Temperament of Citrullus lanatus (Thunb.) Mansf. is 2nd order, cold and moist.

    Available Brands

    BrandManufacturer/Mnf. Representative
    LABOOB-E-BARIDHamdard laboratories Waqf Pakistan
    ROGHAN LABOOB-E-SABAAHamdard laboratories Waqf Pakistan
    SHARBAT BAZOORI BARIDHamdard laboratories Waqf Pakistan
    SHARBAT-E- BAZOORIQARSHI INDUSTRIES (PVT) LTD

    Compound Preparations

    Citrullus lanatus (Thunb.) Mansf. is used in the preparation of Arq Fawakeh, Halwa-i-Badam, Laooq Ab Tarbuzwala, Lubub Barid, Ma'jun Hamal Ambari Alvi Khani, Ma'jun Maurawweh ul-Arwah, Roghan Lubub Suba, Sherbet Bazuri Baarid compounds.

    Dosage

    PartDoseInstruction
    Whole HerbN/A
    Seeds3.000g - 7.000gN/A

    Herb's Description

    No information regarding Citrullus lanatus (Thunb.) Mansf.'s description is currently available.

    Taste Odor & Occurrence

    Occurence: It occurs in India, Pakistan.

    Substitutes

    No information regarding Citrullus lanatus (Thunb.) Mansf.'s substitute is currently available.

    Active Constituents

    Citrullus lanatus (Thunb.) Mansf.'s Active constituents:

    Antidotes

    No information regarding Citrullus lanatus (Thunb.) Mansf.'s antidot is currently available.

    Warning & Precautions

    Water melon fruit is advised to be taken before the meals and it is considered that taking after the meal it may cause food poisoning.

    Toxicity

    Currently no Toxicity information is available for Citrullus lanatus (Thunb.) Mansf.. (work in progress)