Trianthema portulacastrum Linn

Primary Characteristics

Primary Characteristics

Trianthema portulacastrum Linn is aslo known as Trianthema monogyna Linn., Trianthema obocordata Roxb., belongs to Aizoceae, Ficoidaceae, family.
The Arabic Names for this herb are Hamasul-Amir, Hand Quqi, Qarah Alkhash.
The English Names for this herb are Horse Parslane, Spreading Hog Weed.
The Urdu Names for this herb are Biskhapra, Itsit, Santh, Wahu.

Pharmacological Actions

The pharmacological Actions of Trianthema portulacastrum Linn are Abortifacient, Anti-dropsical, Anti-phlegmatic, Anti-pyretic, Cathartic, Detersive, Diaphoretic, Diuretic, Emmenagogue, Expectorant, Febrifuge, Resolvent.

Seeds:

  • Aphrodisiac


    • Leaves:
  • Anti-dropsical


    • Root:
  • Anti-asthmatic
  • Anti-constipative
  • Anti-dropsical
  • Anti-tussive


    • Indications

    The Indication of Seeds of Trianthema portulacastrum Linn is Sexual Debility.

    The Indications of Leaves of Trianthema portulacastrum Linn are Ascites, Edema, Dropsy.

    The Indications of Root of Trianthema portulacastrum Linn are Dropsy, Liver Obstructions, Amenorrhoea, Asthma, Constipation, Urinary Retention, Strangury, Phlegmatic Fevers, Torpid Liver, Jaundice, Chorea, Catarrhal Affections, Flu, Cough.

    The Indications of Decoction (herb) of Trianthema portulacastrum Linn are Worms, Rheumatism.

    No Contra Indication information is available for Trianthema portulacastrum Linn.

    Temperaments

    The Temperaments of Trianthema portulacastrum Linn are 2nd order, dry, 1st order, warm.

    Available Brands

    BrandManufacturer/Mnf. Representative
    JARIANEENQARSHI INDUSTRIES (PVT) LTD
    JAWARISH ZAROONI AMBERI-BA-NUSKHA KALANHamdard laboratories Waqf Pakistan
    LABOOB-E-KABIR MUQQUAWIE BAHHamdard laboratories Waqf Pakistan
    ZARJAMQARSHI INDUSTRIES (PVT) LTD

    Compound Preparations

    No Compound Preparation information is available for Trianthema portulacastrum Linn.

    Dosage

    PartDoseInstruction
    Aqueous Extract6.000ml - 12.000mlN/A
    Whole HerbN/A
    Flowers3.000g - 7.000gN/A
    Root3.000g - 5.000gN/A
    Seeds2.000g - 3.000gN/A

    Herb's Description

    Trianthema portulacastrum Linn. A prostrate, glabrous, succulent, annual weed(140!. Root of dirty brown or brownish-white colour, 3-4 inches long and as thick as a crow's quill(52). Stems often tinged purplish. Leaves broadly obovate, unequally paired. Capsules 5 x 3 mm, transversely breaking into an upper coriaceous lid containing one seed ar: a lower membranous cup with 3-5 seeds. Seeds are dull black. There are two forms of the species, one has red flowers and the other has white flowers

    Taste Odor & Occurrence

    Occurence: It occurs in India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka.. This plant also occurs in most tropical countries.
    Odor: The odor of Trianthema portulacastrum Linn is Aromatic
    Taste: Bitter,Pungent

    Substitutes

    No information regarding Trianthema portulacastrum Linn's substitute is currently available.

    Active Constituents

    Trianthema portulacastrum Linn's Active constituents:

    Antidotes

    No information regarding Trianthema portulacastrum Linn's antidot is currently available.

    Warning & Precautions

    Excessive use described as harmful for thorax,stomach and intestines.

    Toxicity

    Currently no Toxicity information is available for Trianthema portulacastrum Linn. (work in progress)