Hyoscyamus niger Linn.
Primary Characteristics
Primary Characteristics
Hyoscyamus niger Linn.belongs to Solanaceae, family.
The Arabic Names for this herb are Armaniyus, Bajul Bazz, Bazaral Banj, Radi.
The English Name for this herb is Henbane.
The Urdu Names for this herb are Ajwain Khurasani, Damtura, Jan Khurasani, Khorasani, Parasika yavani, Sure, Telingchi.
Pharmacological Actions
The pharmacological Actions of Hyoscyamus niger Linn. are Anodyne, Anthelmintic, Anti-phlegmatic for Productive Cough, Anti-spasmodic, Astringent, Digestive, Hypnotic, Mydriatic, Sedative, Stimulant.
Seeds:
AnodyneAnthelminticAstringentDigestiveRepercussiveStyptic Leaves:
Anti-spasmodicMydriaticSedativeStimulant Decoction (seed):
AnaestheticSedative Paste(seed):
Anti-inflammatory
Indications
The Indications of Seeds of Hyoscyamus niger Linn. are Helminthiasis, Laryngismus, Kidney Irritation, Uterine Irritation, Cough, Mental Excitment, Hypochondriasis, Cystitis, Colic, Toothache, Hemoptysis, Phlegmatic Disorders, Paralysis, Maniacal Excitment, Chronic Dementia, Neuralgia, Functional Palpitation, Worm Complaints, Dyspepsia, Earache, Asthma, Spasmodic Affections, Bladder Irritation, Hiccup, Hysteria.
The Indication of Leaves of Hyoscyamus niger Linn. is Toothache.
The Indication of Decoction (seed) of Hyoscyamus niger Linn. is Toothache.
The Indications of Paste(seed) of Hyoscyamus niger Linn. are Gouty Enlargements, Swollen Testicles, Breasts Inflammation.
No Contra Indication information is available for Hyoscyamus niger Linn..
Temperaments
The Temperament of White Variety of Hyoscyamus niger Linn. is 2nd order, cold and dry.
The Temperament of Red Variety of Hyoscyamus niger Linn. is 2nd order, cold and dry.
The Temperament of Black Variety of Hyoscyamus niger Linn. is 3rd order, cold and dry.
Available Brands
Compound Preparations
Hyoscyamus niger Linn. is used in the preparation of Banadiq al-Bazur, Bersh' esha, Dawai Siyah Kabutar Wali, Hab Lub al-Khashkhash, Hab-Jadwar, Halwai-Supari Pak, Ma'jun Jalali, Ma'jun Maurawweh ul-Arwah, Ma;jun Muqawwi Wa-Mumsik, Qurs Mussalas, Qurs Tankar, Tiryaq-i-Nazla compounds.
Dosage
| Part | Dose | Instruction |
| Black Variety | | N/A |
| Whole Herb | 0.500g - 1.000g | N/A |
| Red Variety | | N/A |
| Seeds | | N/A |
| White Variety | | N/A |
Herb's Description
Hyoscyamus niger Linn.. A medium size to large erect herb with unpleasant heavy odour, radical leaves 15-20 cm, entire or coarsely sinuate-toothed or lobed, oblong-ovate, stem leaves smaller, sessile, ovate, lobed, changing into bracts above; flowers 2.5-3.0 cm in diameter, dark, yellowish green,veined with purple, sessile on one side, spikes roll back at first and then become straight; calyx 2 cm, tube ovoid, lobes funnel-shaped, 5-toothed; corolla funnel-shaped, lobes 5, stamens 5; capsules 1.2 cm in diameter, enclosed in the swollen tube of the enlarged calyx
Taste Odor & Occurrence
Occurence: It occurs in Azad Kashmir (Pakistan), Egypt, Europe, India, Iran, N.W.F.P(Paksitan), North Africa, Peshawar (Pakistan), Western & Northern Asia.. In Pakistan it is also cultivated at medicinal plant farms.
Odor: The odor of Hyoscyamus niger Linn. is Unpleasant
Taste: Bitter
Substitutes
No information regarding Hyoscyamus niger Linn.'s substitute is currently available.
Active Constituents
Hyoscyamus niger Linn.'s Active constituents:
Antidotes
No information regarding Hyoscyamus niger Linn.'s antidot is currently available.
Warning & Precautions
Toxicity of drug is attributed to the presence of an alkaloid,hyoscyamine.Long term use or large doses may impair memory, may cause vertigo, insanity and other maniacal symptoms like hypochondria and hypnosis.
Toxicity
Hyoscyamus niger Linn. (Leaves):
Effects: Hallucination