Canthris vesicatoria Linn
Primary Characteristics
Primary Characteristics
Canthris vesicatoria Linn is aslo known as Mylabris chicorii Fabr, Mylabris phaberata Pallas, belongs to Cleoptera, Insecta, Meloidae, family.
The Arabic Name for this herb is Zaravih.
The English Names for this herb are Cantharides, Chinese Blistering Fly, Spanish Fly, Telini Fly.
The Urdu Names for this herb are Telni-Makkhi, Telni-Pokh, Zarawih.
Pharmacological Actions
The pharmacological Actions of Canthris vesicatoria Linn are Aphrodisiac, Counter-Irritant, Diuretic, Emmenagogue, Stimulant, Vesicant.
Indications
The Indications of Canthris vesicatoria Linn are Cystitis, Vitiligo, Alopecia, Spermatorrhoea, Earache, Boils, Pleurisy, Sciatica, Scrofula, Rheumatism, Hydrophobia, Deafness.
No Contra Indication information is available for Canthris vesicatoria Linn.
Temperaments
The Temperament of Canthris vesicatoria Linn is 3rd order, warm and dry.
Available Brands
| Brand | Manufacturer/Mnf. Representative |
| KOHL- UL- JAWAHIR | Hamdard laboratories Waqf Pakistan |
| NEOBAX | Hamdard laboratories Waqf Pakistan |
Compound Preparations
Canthris vesicatoria Linn is used in the preparation of Cantharides Hair Lotion, Liquor Epispasticus, Liquor Litty, Siyyal Munfiz, Tncture Cantharidin compounds.
Dosage
| Part | Dose | Instruction |
| Whole Herb | 30.000mg - 60.000mg | |
Herb's Description
No information regarding Canthris vesicatoria Linn's description is currently available.
Taste Odor & Occurrence
Odor: The odor of Canthris vesicatoria Linn is Unpleasant
Taste: Astringent,Sharp
Substitutes
No information regarding Canthris vesicatoria Linn's substitute is currently available.
Active Constituents
Canthris vesicatoria Linn's Active constituents:
Antidotes
No information regarding Canthris vesicatoria Linn's antidot is currently available.
Warning & Precautions
Corrosive,large doses are fatal . Owing to its irritating property, internal administration is uncommon. May cause burning pain in throat and stomach,nausea,vomiting ,colic,bloody diarrhoea and collapse.Toxic effects have been produced by 125-500mg (internally).
Toxicity
Currently no Toxicity information is available for Canthris vesicatoria Linn. (work in progress)