Astragalus strobiliferus Royle

Primary Characteristics

Primary Characteristics

Astragalus strobiliferus Royle is aslo known as Astragalus diopogon Bunge, belongs to Papilionaceae, family.
The Arabic Names for this herb are Anjdak, Anjira, Ghazorat, Kadru.
The English Names for this herb are Gum Tragacanth, Sarcocol.
The Urdu Names for this herb are Anzrot, Gaon, Gowan, Lai.

Pharmacological Actions

Gum:

  • Anti-inflammatory
  • Anti-phlegmatic
  • Anti-septic
  • Carminative
  • Demulcent
  • Desiccative
  • Fattening
  • Glutinous
  • Laxative
  • Refrigerant
  • Resolvent
  • Styptic


    • Indications

    The Indications of Gum of Astragalus strobiliferus Royle are Bronchitis, Micturition, Conjunctivitis, Cancer, Dry Cough, Ear Infections, Larynx Irritation, Colitis, Pharynx Irritation, Urinary tract inflammation, Eye scar.

    No Contra Indication information is available for Astragalus strobiliferus Royle.

    Temperaments

    The Temperaments of Gum of Astragalus strobiliferus Royle are 2nd order, warm and dry, 1st order, dry, 4th order, warm.

    Available Brands

    No Brand information is available for Astragalus strobiliferus Royle.

    Compound Preparations

    Astragalus strobiliferus Royle is used in the preparation of Arq Amber, Hab Amber Momyaie, Hab Asgand, Hab Jalinus, Halwa-i-Ghaikwar, Halwai-Supari Pak, Itrifal Fauladi, Labub Kabir, Ma'jun Khadar, Ma'jun Maurawweh ul-Arwah, Ma'jun Mubahee Antaki, Ma'jun Muqawwi Wa Mumsik, Ma'jun Piyaz, Ma'jun Ruh al-Mominin, Ma'jun Shir Bargadh Wali, Safuf S'alab, Safuf Sailan ar-Rehm compounds.

    Dosage

    PartDoseInstruction
    Whole Herb
    Gum0.500g - 1.000gN/A

    Herb's Description

    Astragalus strobiliferus Royle is a shrub, 0.08 m long, and branched
    Astragalus strobiliferus Royle's Leaves, paripinnately compound in shape, size is usually 2.5-5.5 cm. Leaflets c. 10-14 mm, oblanceolate.

    Taste Odor & Occurrence

    Occurence: It occurs in Afghanistan, Alpine Regions, Balochistan (Pakistan), India, Kashmir, N.W.F.P(Pakistan), Temperate Regions, Western Himalayas.. In Afghanistan it is found upto 13000 ft.
    Odor: The odor of Gum of Astragalus strobiliferus Royle is Inodorous
    Taste:
    Gum: Tasteless

    Substitutes

    No information regarding Astragalus strobiliferus Royle's substitute is currently available.

    Active Constituents

    Astragalus strobiliferus Royle's Active constituents:

    Antidotes

    No information regarding Astragalus strobiliferus Royle's antidot is currently available.

    Warning & Precautions

    Too much use can increase blood consistency and may cause obstructions in the vessels.

    Toxicity

    Currently no Toxicity information is available for Astragalus strobiliferus Royle. (work in progress)