Punica granatum Linn.
Primary Characteristics
Primary Characteristics
Punica granatum Linn.belongs to Punicaceae, family.
The Arabic Names for this herb are Ruman Halwa, Ruman Hammaz, Ruman Murr, Rumman.
The English Name for this herb is Pomegranate.
The Urdu Names for this herb are Anar, Bidana, Darhoon Mitho.
Pharmacological Actions
The pharmacological Actions of Punica granatum Linn. are Anthelmintic, Anti-bilious, Anti-diarrhoeal, Anti-dysenteric, Anti-emetic, Anti-haemorrhagic, Anti-hypertensive, Anti-nauseant, Antibiotic, Appetizer, Astringent, Cardiac Tonic, Desiccative, Diuretic, Liver Tonic, Ophthalmic Tonic, Refrigerant, Stomachic, Styptic.
Indications
The Indications of Seeds of Punica granatum Linn. are Constipation, Kidney Disorders, Liver Disorders.
The Indications of Root of Punica granatum Linn. are Colic, Tape Worms, Prolapsus Ani, Gum Affections, Piles.
The Indications of Flower of Punica granatum Linn. are Biliousness, Bleeding Gums, Sore Throat, Ulcers, Sore Eyes.
The Indications of Juice of Punica granatum Linn. are Liver Debility, Ophthalmic Disorders, Stomach Debility, Cardiac Debility, Cough.
The Indications of Sweet Fruit of Punica granatum Linn. are Diarrhoea, Piles, Hemoptysis, Thirst, Tuberculosis, Haemorrhages.
The Indications of Sour Fruit of Punica granatum Linn. are Worm Malhumours, Chest Burning Sensation, Bleeding Gums, Fever, Cough, Nausea, Vomiting, Diarrhoea.
The Indications of Sweet Sour Fruit of Punica granatum Linn. are Haemorrhages, Eye Complaints, Dysentery, Leucorrhoea, Fever, Jaundice, Hiccup, Bilious Vomiting, Tape Worms, Dyspepsia, Itching.
No Contra Indication information is available for Punica granatum Linn..
Temperaments
The Temperament of Punica granatum Linn. is 1st order, cold and moist.
Available Brands
Compound Preparations
Punica granatum Linn. is used in the preparation of Arq Amber, Hab Narkachur, Hab Shahiqa, Hab Sumaq, Halwai-S'alab, Jawarish Anarain, Jawarish Podinah, Khamira Abresham Hakim Arshad Wala, Qurs Gulnar, Qurs khruba, Qurs Tabashir qabiz, Rub-e-Anarain, Safuf Namak Shaikhur Rais, Sherbet Fawakih, Sunun Muqawwi Dandan, Sunun Supari, Sunun Zard compounds.
Dosage
| Part | Dose | Instruction |
| Whole Herb | | N/A |
| Fruit (sour) | | N/A |
| Fruit (sweet) | | N/A |
| Fruit (sweet,sour) | | N/A |
| Juice | 24.000ml - 60.000ml | N/A |
| Seeds | 6.000g | |
Herb's Description
Punica granatum Linn.. A shrub or small tree, 5-10 m high. Bark smooth, dark grey; branchlets sometimes spiniscent; leaves 2.0-8.0 cm long, oblong or obovate, shining above; flowers usually scarlet red, sometimes yellow, 3.7-5.0 cm long and as much across, mostly solitary or 2-4 together; fruits globose, crowned by persistent calyx, with a coriaceous woody rind and an interior septate with membranous walls of the carpels each containing numerous seeds; seeds angular with a fleshy testa which is red, pink or whitish
Taste Odor & Occurrence
Occurence: It is native of Afghanistan , Iran. It occurs in India, Pakistan.. Also found in other countries of the world.
Odor: The odor of Bark of Punica granatum Linn. is UnpleasantThe odor of Fruit of Punica granatum Linn. is Pleasant
Taste:
Bark: Bitter,Astringent
Fruit: Sweet and Sour
Substitutes
No information regarding Punica granatum Linn.'s substitute is currently available.
Active Constituents
Punica granatum Linn.'s Active constituents:
Antidotes
No information regarding Punica granatum Linn.'s antidot is currently available.
Warning & Precautions
In large doses decoction of bark or pelletierine may produce muscular weakness,sometimes dizziness.Also may produce mydriasis,amblyopia,vomiting,diarrhoea and extensive muscular weaknes followed by paralysis.Excessive use may cause flatulence and nausea.
Toxicity
Currently no Toxicity information is available for Punica granatum Linn.. (work in progress)