Ferula persica Willd.

Primary Characteristics

Primary Characteristics

Ferula persica Willd.belongs to Apiaceae, Umbelliferae, family.
The Arabic Names for this herb are Qinah, Sakbinaj.
The English Name for this herb is Sagapenum gum.
The Urdu Names for this herb are Kundal, Kundhal, Sak, Sakbinaj.

Pharmacological Actions

Gum:

  • Absorbent
  • Anodyne
  • Anthelmintic
  • Anti-phlegmatic
  • Anti-spasmodic
  • Aphrodisiac
  • Attenuant
  • Cathartic
  • Detersive
  • Diuretic
  • Emmenagogue
  • Lithontriptic
  • Resolvent
  • Vermifuge


    • Indications

    The Indications of Gum of Ferula persica Willd. are Nervous Disorder, Phlegmatic Disorders, Hard Swellings, Paralysis, Sciatica, Dropsy, Scrofula, Epilepsy, Spasmodic Affections, Rheumatism, Headache, Skin Disorders, Stone in gall bladder, Stone in kidneys, Stone in urinary bladder.

    No Contra Indication information is available for Ferula persica Willd..

    Temperaments

    The Temperament of Ferula persica Willd. is 3rd order, warm and dry.

    Available Brands

    No Brand information is available for Ferula persica Willd..

    Compound Preparations

    Ferula persica Willd. is used in the preparation of Hab Muqil, Zimad Kibrit compounds.

    Dosage

    PartDoseInstruction
    Whole Herb1.000g - 2.000g

    Herb's Description

    Ferula persica Willd.. Is a perennial growing to 1m. It is hardy to zone 7. It is in flower from May to July. The flowers are hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs) and are pollinated by Insects. The plant is self-fertile.
    Ferula persica Willd.'s Gum. Sagapenum is a gum-resin obtained from a species of Ferula, said by some authorities to be Ferula Persica, Willd., and by others F. Szoritsiana. Sagapenum occurs in yellow or yellowish-red, semi-transparent, agglomerated granules, resembling galbanum, but having a darker colour. When fresh some of the tears have a greenish tinge and are more or less opaque; but on keeping they become brownish-yellow and translucent.

    Taste Odor & Occurrence

    Occurence: It occurs in Iran, West Asia.
    Odor: The odor of Gum of Ferula persica Willd. is Alliaceous
    Taste:
    Gum: Bitter and acrid

    Substitutes

    No information regarding Ferula persica Willd.'s substitute is currently available.

    Active Constituents

    Ferula persica Willd.'s Active constituents:

    Antidotes

    No information regarding Ferula persica Willd.'s antidot is currently available.

    Warning & Precautions

    Long duration use or large doses may cause intrinsic inflammatory disorders.

    Toxicity

    Currently no Toxicity information is available for Ferula persica Willd.. (work in progress)