Opium
Primary Characteristics
Primary Characteristics
Papaver somniferum Linn.belongs to Papaveraceae, family.
The Arabic Names for this herb are Afiyun, Lubn Al Khashkhash.
The English Names for this herb are Carnation Poppy, Opium, Poppy, White Poppy.
The Urdu Names for this herb are Afim, Afiyun, Doda, Dodapost, Jhal, Khashkhash.
Pharmacological Actions
The pharmacological Actions of Papaver somniferum Linn. are Anaesthetic, Anodyne, Anti-asthmatic, Anti-catarrhal, Anti-inflammatory, Anti-spasmodic, Aphrodisiac, Astringent, Bactericidal, CNS Depressant, Demulcent, Diaphoretic, Emollient, Haemostatic, Hypnotic, Hypotensive, Narcotic, Sedative, Sudorific, Tonic.
Indications
The Indications of Papaver somniferum Linn. are Cough, Lumbago, Metritis, Intermittent Fever, Cold, Dysentery, Diarrhoea, Otalgia, Pre-Mature Ejaculation, Sexual Weakness, Internal Pains, Spasmodic Affections of Bowels, Irritative Cough, Fever with Violent Delirium, Violent Colic, Violent Pain due to Calculi, Headache, Insomnia, Arthritis.
The Indications of Latex from the capsule of Papaver somniferum Linn. are Intestinal Haemorrhage, Headache, Dental Pain, Seasonal Fever, Pleurisy, Sciatica, Influenza, Backache, Rheumatism, Hysteria, Melancholia, Earache, Cold, Cough, Nasal Catarrh.
The Indication of Seeds (white) of Papaver somniferum Linn. is Rheumatic Affections.
The Indication of Seeds (black) of Papaver somniferum Linn. is Rheumatic Affections.
No Contra Indication information is available for Papaver somniferum Linn..
Temperaments
The Temperament of Papaver somniferum Linn. is 4th order, cold and dry.
The Temperaments of Seeds (white) of Papaver somniferum Linn. are 2nd order, cold, 1st order, moist.
The Temperaments of Seeds (black) of Papaver somniferum Linn. are 2nd order, dry, 3rd order, cold.
Available Brands
Compound Preparations
Papaver somniferum Linn. is used in the preparation of Banadiq al-Bazur, Barsh'esha, Dawai Siyah Paichish, Dayaquza, Hab Lab al-Khashkhash, Hab Mumsik Tilai, Hab Paichish, Hab Sil, Hab Surfah, Itrifal kabir, Itrifal Muqawwi Dimagh, Laooq Nazli, Laooq Sapistan, Lubub Kabir, Lubub Mo'tadil, Lubub Saghir, Ma'jun Khadar, Ma'jun Murraweh ul-Arwah, Ma'jun Raig Mahi, Ma'jun Ruh al-Mominin, Muffareh Mo'tadil, Qurs Abiaz, Qurs Kaknaj, Roghan Khashkhash, Safuf Shahtara, Safuf Tabashir, Sherbat Faryad Ras, Sherbet Khashkhash, Sherbet Sadar, Tiryaq-i-Nazla compounds.
Dosage
| Part | Dose | Instruction |
| Whole Herb | 15.000mg - 122.000mg | N/A |
| Seeds (black) | | N/A |
| Seeds (white) | | N/A |
Herb's Description
Papaver somniferum Linn.. An erect rarely branched usually glaucous annual 60-120 cm high. Leaves ovate-oblong or linear-oblong, amplexicaule, lobed, dentate or serrate; flowers large, usually bluish white with a purple base or white, purple or variegated; Capsules large 2.5 cm diam; globose, stalked; seeds white or black,Reniforrn
Papaver somniferum Linn.'s Latex from the capsule
Taste Odor & Occurrence
Occurence: It occurs in Asia, Europe, North Africa.. The plant commonly occurs in warm and temperate regions of mentioned continents.
Odor: The odor of Papaver somniferum Linn. is Narcotic
Taste: Bitter
Substitutes
No information regarding Papaver somniferum Linn.'s substitute is currently available.
Active Constituents
Papaver somniferum Linn.'s Active constituents:
Antidotes
No information regarding Papaver somniferum Linn.'s antidot is currently available.
Warning & Precautions
Generally harmful for individuals with cold temperament.Frequent use of seeds causes dryness of the mouth and throat, lessening the secretion of the stomach and thus impair appetite, diminish the secretion of bile and may cause constipation, decrease quantity of urine,increase heart beat and arterial action.
Toxicity
Currently no Toxicity information is available for Papaver somniferum Linn.. (work in progress)