Smilax china Linn.

Primary Characteristics

Primary Characteristics

Smilax china Linn.belongs to Liliaceae, family.
The Arabic Name for this herb is Kasbussini.
The English Name for this herb is China Root.
The Urdu Name for this herb is Chob-Chini.

Pharmacological Actions

Root:

  • Alterative
  • Anodyne
  • Anti-arthritic
  • Anti-asthmatic
  • Anti-bilious
  • Anti-flatulent
  • Anti-gout
  • Anti-neuralgic
  • Anti-paralytic
  • Anti-pyretic
  • Anti-syphilitic
  • Aphrodisiac
  • Blood Purifier
  • Carminative
  • Demulcent
  • Deobstruent
  • Desiccative
  • Diaphoretic
  • Diuretic
  • Emmenagogue
  • Hepatoprotective
  • Immunostimulant
  • Resolvent
  • Sedative
  • Stomachic
  • Tonic


    • Indications

    The Indications of Oil of Smilax china Linn. are Impotence, Gout, Psoriasis, Sexual Debility, Premature Hair Greying, Chronic Skin Eruption, Vaginal Itching, Anal Itching.

    The Indications of Root of Smilax china Linn. are Polyps, Insomina, Blood Impurities, Urine Retention, Dropsy, Eczema, Hemorrhoids, Headache, Migraine, Bilious Fever, Chronic Headache, Uterine Affections, Chronic Nervous Disease, Hemicrania, Arthritis, Lack of Concenteration, Renal Obstructions, Chorea, Insanity, Polyuria, Seminal Weakness, Pruritis, Bleeding Piles, Piles, Epilepsy, Syphilis, Rheumatism, Leprosy, Diarrhoea, Melancholia, Paralysis, Gout.

    The Indications of Decoction (root) of Smilax china Linn. are Coryza, Asthma.

    No Contra Indication information is available for Smilax china Linn..

    Temperaments

    The Temperament of Root of Smilax china Linn. is 1st order, warm and moist.

    Available Brands

    BrandManufacturer/Mnf. Representative
    HAMDARD MAULLHAMHamdard laboratories Waqf Bangladesh
    MAJUN CHOB CHEENI SADAHamdard laboratories Waqf Pakistan
    MAJUN MUSSAFI-E- KHASHamdard laboratories Waqf Pakistan
    MAJUN USHBAHamdard laboratories Waqf Pakistan
    RABOOLINHamdard laboratories Waqf Pakistan
    SAFIHamdard laboratories Waqf Pakistan
    SURANJEENQARSHI INDUSTRIES (PVT) LTD
    TIRYAQ-E-MASANAHamdard laboratories Waqf Pakistan

    Compound Preparations

    Smilax china Linn. is used in the preparation of Arq Maul Lahm Ambari Ba Nuskha Kalan, Arq Ushba, Ma'jun 'Ushba, Ma'jun Chob-Chini, Ma'jun Maurawweh ul-Arwah, Ma'jun Shir Bargadhwali compounds.

    Dosage

    PartDoseInstruction
    Root5.000g - 7.000gN/A

    Herb's Description

    Smilax china Linn.. A deciducius, climber. with sparsely prickled or unarmed stems, elliptic, broad cuneate or rounded leaves and red berries, the root tubers of which furnish the drug known as China root (Chobchini). The tubers are said to have been first introduced into subcontinent by the Portuguese early in the 16th century and soon became a widely used drug employed for the same purposes as Sarsaparilla

    Taste Odor & Occurrence

    Occurence: It occurs in China, India, Japan, Mayanmar.. This plant also found in some other countries of the world.
    Odor: The odor of Root of Smilax china Linn. is Odourless
    Taste:
    Root: Insipid at first but later slightly Bitterish and acrid

    Substitutes

    No information regarding Smilax china Linn.'s substitute is currently available.

    Active Constituents

    Smilax china Linn.'s Active constituents:

    Antidotes

    No information regarding Smilax china Linn.'s antidot is currently available.

    Warning & Precautions

    In large doses, due to the presence of saponins could possibly be harmful .Excessive use may produce dryness and harmful effects in individuals with warm temperament.

    Toxicity

    Currently no Toxicity information is available for Smilax china Linn.. (work in progress)