Hirudo medicinalis Linn

Primary Characteristics

Primary Characteristics

Hirudo medicinalis Linnbelongs to Annelida, Hirudia, family.
The Arabic Names for this herb are Alaq, Aluk, Zaloka.
The English Names for this herb are Leeches, Speckled Leech.
The Urdu Names for this herb are Jonk, Jonkan, Pichchian.

Pharmacological Actions

The pharmacological Actions of Hirudo medicinalis Linn are Anti-coagulant, Anti-emetic, Anti-inflammatory, Anti-phlogistic, Restorative.

Indications

The Indications of Hirudo medicinalis Linn are Bruises, Piles, Boils, Pharyngitis, Sprains, Hair Growth, Gland Inflimmation.

No Contra Indication information is available for Hirudo medicinalis Linn.

Temperaments

The Temperament of Hirudo medicinalis Linn is 2nd order, cold and dry.

Available Brands

No Brand information is available for Hirudo medicinalis Linn.

Compound Preparations

No Compound Preparation information is available for Hirudo medicinalis Linn.

Dosage

PartDoseInstruction
Whole Herb1.000g

Herb's Description

Hirudo medicinalis Linn. Of both aquatic and terrestrial habits, leeches are black or olive colour worms marked with six-!ongitudinal stripes. Body is elongated 2-3 inches long tapering at each end, are convex and wrinkled transversely. These are the known blood suckers when adhere any where on the body

Taste Odor & Occurrence

Occurence: It occurs in Worldwide.

Substitutes

No information regarding Hirudo medicinalis Linn's substitute is currently available.

Active Constituents

Hirudo medicinalis Linn's Active constituents:

Antidotes

No information regarding Hirudo medicinalis Linn's antidot is currently available.

Warning & Precautions

Application in any form is reported as harmful for internal organs.

Toxicity

Currently no Toxicity information is available for Hirudo medicinalis Linn. (work in progress)