Alhagi camelorum Fisch

Primary Characteristics

Primary Characteristics

Alhagi camelorum Fisch is aslo known as Alhagi pseudalhagi {Bieb} Desv, belongs to Papilionaceae, family.
The English Names for this herb are Arabian Manna Plant, Camel Thorn, Persian Manna Plant.
The Urdu Name for this herb is Javansa.

Pharmacological Actions

The pharmacological Actions of Alhagi camelorum Fisch are Alexipharmic, Anti-bilious, Anti-inflammatory, Anti-pyretic, Anti-rheumatic, Anti-septic, Appetizer, Diaphoretic, Diuretic, Expectorant, Laxative, Refrigerant, Styptic, Sympathomimetic, Tonic.

Root:

  • Anti-inflammatory
  • Anti-tussive


    • Indications

    The Indications of Alhagi camelorum Fisch are Cough, Renal Calculi, Piles, Constipation, Epistaxis, Abscesses, Bilious Affections, Brain Affections.

    The Indication of Seeds of Alhagi camelorum Fisch is Asthma.

    The Indications of Root of Alhagi camelorum Fisch are Abscesses, Cough ( in children), Swelling.

    The Indication of Flower of Alhagi camelorum Fisch is Piles.

    The Indication of Oil (leaves) of Alhagi camelorum Fisch is Rheumatism.

    No Contra Indication information is available for Alhagi camelorum Fisch.

    Temperaments

    The Temperament of Alhagi camelorum Fisch is 2nd order, warm and dry.

    Available Brands

    BrandManufacturer/Mnf. Representative
    LABOOB-E-BARIDHamdard laboratories Waqf Pakistan

    Compound Preparations

    No Compound Preparation information is available for Alhagi camelorum Fisch.

    Dosage

    PartDoseInstruction
    Whole Herb3.000g - 5.000gN/A

    Herb's Description

    Alhagi camelorum Fisch is a shrub and spiny in texture, 3.8 cm long, errect, and branched. The sugar secretion obtained from this plant, occurs in small round grains.
    Alhagi camelorum Fisch's Flower. 5-8 flowers on a spine; pedicels short, slender. Calyx glabrous, 4 mm long; teeth short triangular. Corolla a little more than or twice as long as the calyx, 8 mm long by 5 mm broad, auricled at the base above the claw, glabrous.
    Alhagi camelorum Fisch's Seeds, blackish brown in color. Textur is smooth and polished.
    Alhagi camelorum Fisch's Leaves: glabrous in texture, oblong-obovate and obtuse in shape, size is usually 6-10 mm x 3-4.5 mm. Petioles very short, stipules minute, subulate.

    Taste Odor & Occurrence

    Occurence: It occurs in Egypt, India, Iran, Pakistan, Saudi-Arabia.
    Odor: The odor of Alhagi camelorum Fisch is Unpleasant
    Taste: Bitter

    Manna: sweet

    Substitutes

    No information regarding Alhagi camelorum Fisch's substitute is currently available.

    Active Constituents

    Alhagi camelorum Fisch's Active constituents:

    Antidotes

    No information regarding Alhagi camelorum Fisch's antidot is currently available.

    Warning & Precautions

    May cause harmful effects if used during eruptive fever, like small pox , in large doses also harmful for spleen and warm temperament individuals, may cause emesis.

    Toxicity

    Currently no Toxicity information is available for Alhagi camelorum Fisch. (work in progress)