Ambra grasea
Primary Characteristics
Primary Characteristics
Physter macrocephalus L. is aslo known as Amber, belongs to Physteridae, family.
The Arabic Name for this herb is Anber Ashhab.
The English Names for this herb are Ambergris, Ambra grasea.
The Urdu Name for this herb is Shamama.
Pharmacological Actions
Sperm Whale:
Anti-septicAnti-spasmodicAromaticCardiac TonicExhilarantNervine TonicStimulantStimulant Aphrodisiac
Indications
The Indications of Sperm Whale of Physter macrocephalus L. are Paralysis, Chorea, Cholera, Palpitation, Sexual Debility, Impotence, Epilepsy, Nervous Affections, Hemiplegia, Tachycardia, Cardialgia, Cardiac Affections, Plague, Tetanus, Tremor, Numbness.
No Contra Indication information is available for Physter macrocephalus L..
Temperaments
The Temperaments of Sperm Whale of Physter macrocephalus L. are 2nd order warm, 1st order, dry.
Available Brands
Compound Preparations
Physter macrocephalus L. is used in the preparation of Arq Amber, Dawaul Misk mo'tadil jawahardar, Hab Jawahar, Hab-e-Khas, Khamira Abresham Hakim Arshad Wala, Khamira Gaozaban Ambari, Mufarreh Barid Jawahar Wali compounds.
Dosage
Part | Dose | Instruction |
Sperm Whale | 125.000mg - 375.000mg | |
Herb's Description
Physter macrocephalus L.. It is a product formed in the intestines of sperm whale. It is found in the form of a concrete mass. A single whale's excretion is found to weigh about 750 lbs. It is opaque, darkish brown, grey or pinkish. It contains ambrein (approximately 25%), derivative of cholesterol. The best is Ambar-Ashhah (with whiteness apparent over the blackness). Melts in hot water, ether, alcohol and volatile oils. Purity of Ambergris is checked by keeping it on a piece of glass and giving it heat over coal fire. Pure natural product gives aroma, melts instantly and liquefies, running like oil is regarded as the best kind for medicinal use(4> 7-178)
Taste Odor & Occurrence
Odor: The odor of Powder of Physter macrocephalus L. is Fragrant
Taste:
Powder: Tasteless
Substitutes
No information regarding Physter macrocephalus L.'s substitute is currently available.
Active Constituents
Physter macrocephalus L.'s Active constituents:
Antidotes
No information regarding Physter macrocephalus L.'s antidot is currently available.
Warning & Precautions
Extensive systemic use is harmful for intestines and the liver.
Toxicity
Currently no Toxicity information is available for Physter macrocephalus L.. (work in progress)