Abstract:
"Dudhi" is an indigenous drug which is used in the diseases of children e.g. worms, bowel complaints, cough, dysentery and colic. In the last two diseases the juice of the plant is given. Decoction of plant is given in bronchial affections and asthma. The latex of the plant is used as application for warts (1, 2). It has been recommended for hay fever and whooping couph (3). The drug which is used for cure of many diseases in the indigenous system of medicine, has unfortunately not been standardized. Two botanical names, Euphorbia hirta L. and Euphorbia hypercifolia Hk.f, are referred to in the literature under one Unani name "Dudhi" (4.7). In order to determine the correct scientific name of the Unani drug "Dudhi" comparative pharmacognostic studies have been taken up. These studies revealed that the correct botanical name of Unani drug "Dudhi" is Euphorbia hirta L.
Page(s):
322-330
DOI:
DOI not available
Published:
Journal: Pakistan Journal of Scientific and Industrial Research, Volume: 28, Issue: 5, Year: 1985