Prunus cerasus Linn

Primary Characteristics

Primary Characteristics

Prunus cerasus Linnbelongs to Rosaceae, family.
The Arabic Name for this herb is Qarasiya.
The English Names for this herb are Cherry Tree, Common Cherry, Red Sour Cherry.
The Urdu Names for this herb are Alu-balu, Gilas, Kelash, Olchi.

Pharmacological Actions

The pharmacological Actions of Prunus cerasus Linn are Anti-bilious, Anti-diarrhoeal, Anti-emetic, Anti-gonorrhoeal, Anti-nauseant, Anti-pyretic, Astringent, Bitter, Cardiotonic, Detergent, Diuretic, Emmenagogue, Emollient, Laxative, Lithontriptic, Nervine Tonic, Refrigerant, Stomachic.

Bark:

  • Astringent
  • Febrifuge


    • Seed Kernel:
  • Emmenagogue
  • Nervine Tonic


    • Indications

    The Indications of Prunus cerasus Linn are Thirst, Sore Throat, Blood Pressure.

    The Indications of Fruit of Prunus cerasus Linn are Blood Heat, Urinary Affections, Vomiting, Cough, Constipation, Hoarseness, Biliousness, Nausea.

    The Indications of Gum of Prunus cerasus Linn are Facial Fairness, Chronic Cough.

    The Indications of Seed of Prunus cerasus Linn are Urine Retention, Scabies, Liver Complaints, Renal Calculi, Constipation, Fever, Amenorrhoea, Gonorrhoea.

    The Indication of Seed Kernel of Prunus cerasus Linn is Nervous Affections.

    The Indications of Fruit (dried) of Prunus cerasus Linn are Kidney Stones, Bladder Stones.

    No Contra Indication information is available for Prunus cerasus Linn.

    Temperaments

    The Temperament of Prunus cerasus Linn is 1st order, warm and moist.

    Available Brands

    BrandManufacturer/Mnf. Representative
    SURFICOL SYRUPQARSHI INDUSTRIES (PVT) LTD

    Compound Preparations

    Prunus cerasus Linn is used in the preparation of Ma'jun Sang-i-Sar-i-Mahi, Sherbet Abu-balu compounds.

    Dosage

    PartDoseInstruction
    Whole HerbN/A
    FruitN/A
    Fruit (dried)N/A
    Gum1.000g - 2.000gN/A
    KernelN/A
    Seed Kernel9.000Nos.N/A

    Herb's Description

    Prunus cerasus Linn. A small tree usually round-topped or spreading, bearing root suckers; leaves ovate, hard, stiff and rather abruptly pointed, minutely toothed. Flowers white, in clusters of 2-5 on slender pedicels, appearing with the leaves; fruits globose, 0.6-1.25 cm in diam., light red to nearly black, acid or sweet

    Taste Odor & Occurrence

    Occurence: It is native of West Asia. It occurs in North West Himalayas.
    Odor: The odor of Fruit of Prunus cerasus Linn is Characteristic
    Taste:
    Fruit: Sweet and Sour

    Substitutes

    No information regarding Prunus cerasus Linn's substitute is currently available.

    Active Constituents

    Prunus cerasus Linn's Active constituents:

    Antidotes

    No information regarding Prunus cerasus Linn's antidot is currently available.

    Warning & Precautions

    In excessive doses may decrease the stomach activity,hydrocyanic acid in kernels may cause poisonous effects if taken in over doses.

    Toxicity

    Currently no Toxicity information is available for Prunus cerasus Linn. (work in progress)