Bergenia ciliata (Haw.) Sternb

Primary Characteristics

Primary Characteristics

Bergenia ciliata (Haw.) Sternb. is aslo known as Saxifraga ligulata var.ciliata H.and T.,, belongs to Saxifragaceae, family.
The Arabic Names for this herb are Pakhan, Pekhan.
The English Name for this herb is Bergenia.
The Urdu Names for this herb are Bananapatrak, Kamarghvel, Pakhan Bed, Pakhanbed.

Pharmacological Actions

The pharmacological Actions of Bergenia ciliata (Haw.) Sternb. are Anti-asthmatic, Anti-epileptic, Anti-flatulent, Anti-menorrhagic, Anti-spasmodic, Antidotary, Antidote, Cardiac Tonic, Demulcent, Deobstruent, Diuretic, Ecbolic, Emmenagogue, Lithontriptic, Resolvent.

Roots:

  • Antidote


    • Indications

    The Indications of Bergenia ciliata (Haw.) Sternb. are Bruises, Freckles, Cold, Chest Pain, Spleen Inflammation, Stone in kidneys, Stone in bladder, Ribs Pain, Shocks.

    The Indications of Leaves of Bergenia ciliata (Haw.) Sternb. are Spasmodic Affections, Earache, Asthma, Bronchitis, Epilepsy.

    The Indications of Roots of Bergenia ciliata (Haw.) Sternb. are Flatulence Colic, Periodic Fever, Chronic Venereal disease, Spasmodic Affections, Bronchitis, Epilepsy.

    The Indication of Root(Infusion) of Bergenia ciliata (Haw.) Sternb. is Periodic Fever.

    No Contra Indication information is available for Bergenia ciliata (Haw.) Sternb..

    Temperaments

    The Temperament of Bergenia ciliata (Haw.) Sternb. is 3rd order, warm and dry.

    Available Brands

    No Brand information is available for Bergenia ciliata (Haw.) Sternb..

    Compound Preparations

    Bergenia ciliata (Haw.) Sternb. is used in the preparation of Dawai-Sandal, Ma'jun Aqrab, Ma'jun Talkh, Roghan Aqrab, Safuf Kushta Qalai, Tiryaq Samania compounds.

    Dosage

    PartDoseInstruction
    Whole Herb1.000g - 7.000gN/A
    PowderN/A

    Herb's Description

    Bergenia ciliata (Haw.) Sternb. is a herb, is evergreen
    Bergenia ciliata (Haw.) Sternb.'s Leaves: glabrous in texture, broadly obovate or elliptic in shaped, size is usually variable. Sparsely and coarsely hairy, sparsely denticulate or shallowly sinuate-dentate.
    Bergenia ciliata (Haw.) Sternb.'s Flower, white, pink, and purple in color. In long cymose panicles; capsules round.

    Taste Odor & Occurrence

    Occurence: It occurs in Kashmir, Western Part of Nepal.. Found in the temperate Himalayas at the altitudes of 900 to 3000m.
    Odor: The odor of Bergenia ciliata (Haw.) Sternb. is Camphoraceous
    Taste: Acrid

    Substitutes

    No information regarding Bergenia ciliata (Haw.) Sternb.'s substitute is currently available.

    Active Constituents

    Bergenia ciliata (Haw.) Sternb.'s Active constituents:

    Antidotes

    No information regarding Bergenia ciliata (Haw.) Sternb.'s antidot is currently available.

    Warning & Precautions

    Long term use or large quantities may cause harm to the intestinal functions.

    Toxicity

    Currently no Toxicity information is available for Bergenia ciliata (Haw.) Sternb.. (work in progress)