Cuttle Fish

Primary Characteristics

Primary Characteristics

Cuttle Fish is aslo known as Cephalopods, Sepia officinalis, belongs to Cephalopoda, Mollusca, Sepiidae, family.
The Arabic Name for this herb is Zabdul Behar.
The Urdu Names for this herb are Samandar-Jhaag, Samandar-Phen.

Pharmacological Actions

Internal Shell of Sepia officinalis:

  • Astringent
  • Detersive
  • Local Sedative


    • Indications

    The Indications of Internal Shell of Sepia officinalis of Cuttle Fish are Vitiligo, Otorrhoea, Freckles, Earache, Leucoderma, Conjunctivitis, Cornea Opacity, Eye Affections, Skin Patches.

    No Contra Indication information is available for Cuttle Fish.

    Temperaments

    The Temperament of Internal Shell of Sepia officinalis of Cuttle Fish is 3rd order, warm and dry.

    Available Brands

    BrandManufacturer/Mnf. Representative
    MAJOON SURANJANQARSHI INDUSTRIES (PVT) LTD
    SANOON-E-MUJALLIHamdard laboratories Waqf Pakistan

    Compound Preparations

    Cuttle Fish is used in the preparation of Kuhl Roshnai, Ma'jun Shir Bargadh Wali, Ma'jun Suranjan, Musaffi-i-Rehem, Sunun Mujalli compounds.

    Dosage

    PartDoseInstruction
    Internal Shell of Sepia officinalis1.000g

    Herb's Description

    Cuttle Fish. A Cuttle fish has no shell. It has a well-developed head. It has two large eyes. The Cuttle fish has a spectacular colour and skin texture. It has eight arms and two tentacles around the mouth. It is a soft boneless animal. The length of the Cuttle fish is 50-300mm.

    Taste Odor & Occurrence

    Occurence: It occurs in Seas.. They are found in most deep seas and near the shore.

    Substitutes

    No information regarding Cuttle Fish's substitute is currently available.

    Active Constituents

    Cuttle Fish's Active constituents:

    Antidotes

    No information regarding Cuttle Fish's antidot is currently available.

    Warning & Precautions

    Generally it exert astringent action, but its systemic use is not recommended at large due to undesirable affects for causing complications if administered to individuals suffering from cephalic disorders. Hakims consider it as to be nearly toxic and include in only such preparations where cleansing or mild detersive action is desired following administration of specific products (like those mentioned under compound preparartion)

    Toxicity

    Currently no Toxicity information is available for Cuttle Fish. (work in progress)