Ziziphora tenuior Linn

Primary Characteristics

Primary Characteristics

Ziziphora tenuior Linnbelongs to Labiatae, Lamiaceae, family.
The Arabic Names for this herb are Khiyal, Sadr Bari.
The English Names for this herb are Penny Royal, Savin, Wild Thyme.
The Urdu Names for this herb are Jangli Podina, Mushk Taramshi.

Pharmacological Actions

Above Ground Parts:

  • Anthelmintic
  • Aphrodisiac
  • Carminative
  • Digestive Tonic
  • Diuretic
  • Emmenagogue
  • Expectorant
  • Lithontriptic
  • Stimulant
  • Stomachic


    • Indications

    The Indications of Above Ground Parts of Ziziphora tenuior Linn are Amenorrhoea, Chest Affections, Chronic Ulcers, Kidney Obstructions (Stones), Bladder Obstructions, Intestinal Worms, Cough, Dysmenorrhoea, Infections.

    The Indications of Seed of Ziziphora tenuior Linn are Dysentery, Fever.

    The Indications of Juice of Ziziphora tenuior Linn are Ear Worms, Nose Worms.

    No Contra Indication information is available for Ziziphora tenuior Linn.

    Temperaments

    The Temperament of Above Ground Parts of Ziziphora tenuior Linn is 3rd order, warm and dry.

    Available Brands

    No Brand information is available for Ziziphora tenuior Linn.

    Compound Preparations

    Ziziphora tenuior Linn is used in the preparation of Dawai Abzan, Matbukh Mudir Tams, Muffareh Kabir compounds.

    Dosage

    PartDoseInstruction
    Above Ground Parts5.000g - 7.000gN/A
    Whole HerbN/A

    Herb's Description

    Ziziphora tenuior Linn. An annual herb whitish-grey, small, branching from the base. Branches erect or ascending. Leaves scabrid, rigidly ciliate, narrowly lanceolate, acute. Floral leaves similar, much exceeding the flowers, Verticillasters axillary, often form along the whole length of the branch either somewhat lax spikes or dense leafy oblong or long cylindrical ones. Calyx long and thin, cylindrical. Tube of corolla thin, shortly exerted. Anthers appendiculate with a small empty loculus, rarely ex-appendiculate(24\ Seeds angular and of a darkish-brown colour.

    Taste Odor & Occurrence

    Occurence: It occurs in Afghanistan, Iran, Pakistan, Siberia, West Asia.
    Odor: The odor of Above Ground Parts of Ziziphora tenuior Linn is Sharp,Specific
    Taste:
    Above Ground Parts: Sharp,Acrid

    Substitutes

    No information regarding Ziziphora tenuior Linn's substitute is currently available.

    Active Constituents

    Ziziphora tenuior Linn's Active constituents:

    Antidotes

    No information regarding Ziziphora tenuior Linn's antidot is currently available.

    Warning & Precautions

    Reported as harmful for anus and large doses or regular consumption over long period may act as abortifacient,and may cause haematuria.

    Toxicity

    Currently no Toxicity information is available for Ziziphora tenuior Linn. (work in progress)