ANARDANA
Part Used : Seed
The drug Anardana consists of dried seeds of Punica granatum L. (Punicacea); it is considered to be native of Iran, Afghanistan and Baluchistan. It is also found growing wild in the Himalayas between 900 to 1800 m and also cultivated throughout India, Flowers occur during April to July while fruiting takes place during July to September.
Temperament: Cold 2̊ Moist 1̊
Action(s): Stomachic (Muqawwi-e-Meda), Cardiotonic (Muqawwi-e-Qalb), Anaphrodisiac (Qati-e- Bah), Calming agent (Musakkin)
Theraputic Use(s): Diarrhoea(Ishal), Palpitation(Khafaqan), Cough(Sual), Ascites (Istisqa), Polydipsia (Atash Mufrit)
Dose: 5-l0 g. (Sharbat 30 - 100 ml, Araq 50-100ml)
Important Formulation(s): Habb-e-Hindi Sual, .Jawarish Pudina, Safoof-e-Habb -ur- Rumman, Sufoof-e-Ziabetus Dulabi.
