Rumex vesicarius Linn
Primary Characteristics
Primary Characteristics
Rumex vesicarius Linnbelongs to Polygonaceae, family.
The Arabic Name for this herb is Baqlat al-Hamiz.
The English Names for this herb are Bladder Dock, Sorrel.
The Urdu Names for this herb are Chuka, Chuka Saag, Chuko, Hummaz, Tursha.
Pharmacological Actions
The pharmacological Actions of Rumex vesicarius Linn are Analgesic, Anti-bilious, Anti-diarrhoeal, Astringent, Cardiac Tonic, Diuretic, Exhilarant, Febrifuge, Laxative, Refrigerant, Sedative, Stomachic.
Indications
The Indications of Rumex vesicarius Linn are Toothache, Jaundice, Nausea, Scabies, Leucoderma, Insect Bite, Animal bite, Calculus.
The Indications of Root of Rumex vesicarius Linn are Lymphatic Disorders, Glandular System Disorders, Chronic Skin Eruption, Laryngeal Irritation, Laryngeal Catarrh, Bilious Obstruction, Scrofula, Syphilis, Leucorrhoea, Dyspepsia, Diarrhoea, Scurvy, Jaundice.
The Indications of Seed of Rumex vesicarius Linn are Nausea, Chronic Dysentery, Paralysis, Loss of Appetite, Palpitation, Stomach Inflammation, Burning Sensation, Burning Irritation.
No Contra Indication information is available for Rumex vesicarius Linn.
Temperaments
The Temperaments of Rumex vesicarius Linn are 1st order, cold, 2nd order, dry.
Available Brands
| Brand | Manufacturer/Mnf. Representative |
| DOLABI | Hamdard laboratories Waqf Pakistan |
| MUFARREH BARID SADA | Hamdard laboratories Waqf Pakistan |
Compound Preparations
Rumex vesicarius Linn is used in the preparation of Ma'jun Masikal-Boul, Muffareh Barid Sada, Qurs kuhrab, Qurs Ziabitus, Safuf Tabashir, Safuf Teen compounds.
Dosage
| Part | Dose | Instruction |
| Whole Herb | | N/A |
| Juice(leaves) | 30.000ml - 60.000ml | N/A |
| Root | | N/A |
| Seed | 3.000g - 5.000g | N/A |
Herb's Description
Rumex vesicarius Linn. An annual monoecious, glabrous, pale green herb, 15-30 cm high. Leaves elliptic-ovate or oblong, 2.5-7.5 cm long, base cuneate, hastate or cordate. Flowers pedicelled in short, terminal and leaf-opposed racemes. Nut trigonous white or pink0735. Root fusiform, yellow, fleshy and highly wrinkled, externally of a rusty brown colour, internally whitish. Seeds dark brown, triangular and polished
Taste Odor & Occurrence
Occurence: It occurs in Afghanistan, India, Iran, kuwait, North Africa, Paksitan.
Odor: The odor of Rumex vesicarius Linn is Peculiar
Taste: Sour
Substitutes
No information regarding Rumex vesicarius Linn's substitute is currently available.
Active Constituents
Rumex vesicarius Linn's Active constituents:
Antidotes
No information regarding Rumex vesicarius Linn's antidot is currently available.
Warning & Precautions
Reported as harmful for virility and chest.
Toxicity
Currently no Toxicity information is available for Rumex vesicarius Linn. (work in progress)