Arabic Name(s): Ser, Thum, Sum
Urdu Name(s): Lehsan, Tuma, Thom, Sum, Aogaa, Thum,لہسن
English Name(s): Garlic
Parts Used
Bulb.
Quality/Temperament
Warm and dry in the third order.
Functions and Properties (Pharmacological Actions)
Stimulant, carminative, emmenagogue, antirheumatic, anthelmintic, alterative, expectorant, diaphoretic, disinfectant, diuretic. Oil is a powerful stimulant and antiseptic, prevents irritation and aids absorption of medicines into the bloodstream. Garlic is generally regarded as anticholesterolemic, as an effective hypotensive maintain blood pressure at a reasonable level. Also referred to as a valuable antidiabetic.
Specific Action
Blood purifier, alterative, tonic for gastrointestinal tract.
Medicinal Uses
Garlic preparations are considered as useful to renew blood, cleanse it of all impurities, regulate digestion, and remove all parasites of the intestines which might be injurious to health. Recommended frequently for diseases of the lungs, atherosclerosis, high blood pressure, rheumatism, asthma, chronic bronchial catarrh, intestinal complaints, loss of appetite, constipation, and worms. When eaten in the cold season, it is said to ward off attacks of rheumatism and neuralgic pains. Garlic produces copious diuresis and therefore is useful in dropsy. Externally garlic is used as a liniment in infantile convulsions and other nervous spasmodic affections, as a poultice to allay retention of urine due to functional debility of the bladder. For pulmonary affections bruised garlic is applied to chest as poultice or liniment. When rubbed over ringworm it brings relief. Garlic juice slightly warmed is used as drops in otalgia, for relief of pain in the internal ear and locally applied to indolent tumors, for scabies and maggots infesting ulcers, ulcerated surfaces and wounds.
Compound Preparations
Roghan Seer, Durr-e-Seer, Tiryaq-e-Faruq, Roghan Surkh, Ma'jun Seer, Ma'jun Seer Alvi Khan.
Dosage
1-3 g.
Corrigent
The garlic pearls to be fried in almond oil, with coriander seeds water, with salt or in water.
Tenedium
The wild variety.
Comments
Excessive use may reduce cholesterol levels in the body. Prolong use or large doses contra-indicated for women in pregnancy. Externally as a local stimulant and irritant, it reddens the skin and may cause vesication.
