Induration Health Dictionary

National Formulary of UnaniMedicine, Part I, equated Jirjeer with Brucea sativa Mill. or Nasturtium officinale R. Br.

Nasturtium officinale, found in Europe, is known as watercress. Indian cress is cultivated in gardens as a creeper. Brucea is a totally different species (Simaroubaceae). Taraamirra of Unani medicine should be equated with Eru- ca sativa and not with Brucea sativa.

Action: Taraamiraa (Jirjeer)— used in Unani medicine as a spermatic tonic (powder of seeds is administered with a half-fried egg), also as a blood purifier, diuretic, emmenagogue and deobstruent. Leaf juice—used as a lotion for blotches, spots and blemishes.

Nasturtium officinale (Brassicaceae): Antiscorbutic and stimulant. A rich source of vitamins A and E, also of ascorbic acid. Seeds contain glucon- casturtin. Used for metabolic disorders, anaemia, strangury, kidney and bladder disorders and catarrh of the respiratory tract.

Eruca sativa Mill.: Cultivated in North India; known as Taraamiraa, Siddhaartha, Bhutaghna. Seeds are used like mustard. Seeds—antibacterial. Crude juice of the plant inhibited E. coli, S. typhi and B. subtlis. Seeds contain (4-Me-thio)-Bu-glucosinolate (glucoerucin) as K and tetra-Me-N salts. A composition is used in induration of liver.... brucea sativa

Linn.

Family: Lauraceae

Habitat: Throughout the greater parts of India.

English: Doddar-Laurel, Love-Vine.

Ayurvedic: Amarvalli, Aakaashbel. (Cuscuta reflexa is also known as Amarvalli.)

Siddha/Tamil: Erumaikkottan.

Action: Astringent, diuretic (given in dropsy and anasarca, also in biliousness, chronic dysentery, haemoptysis and for supressing lactation after still-birth); piscicidal and insecticidal (used as a hair-wash for killing vermin).

The plant contains aporphine alkaloids. calcium, phosphorus, thiamine, riboflavin and niacin; also tocopherols. Nuts, crushed with vinegar and barley flour, are used against indurations of breast. The extract of nuts exhibits possibility of its use as a platelet inhibitor in thrombosis and atherosclerosis. Leaves are inhibitors of pectinolytic enzymes.

American chestnut and European chestnut are equated with Castanea dentata and C. sativa,respectively. Both are used for respiratory ailments.... cassytha filiformis

Inflammation of the tongue, with burning sensation. Geographical tongue. Often associated with inflammation of the mouth (stomatitis) and gums (gingivitis). Tongue may be ulcerated, with difficulty in swallowing.

Etiology: mouth breathing, dental faults, hot spicy foods, alcohol, smoking, anaemia, drug induced, septic teeth.

Symptoms: pain and swelling.

Chronic gastritis may reflect in a persistent form requiring treatment specific to the stomach. The underlying condition should be treated.

Alternatives. Change of lifestyle, food habits, etc.

Teas. Sage, Tormentilla, Balm of Gilead, Bedstraw. Drink freely and use as a mouth wash. Decoction. 2 teaspoons Fenugreek seeds to each cup water gently simmered 15 minutes. 1 cup freely and as mouth wash.

Juices, gels: Aloe Vera, Houseleek. Houseleek has a mild anaesthetic effect and has been used for schirrhus induration.

Tinctures. Combine Sarsaparilla 4; Goldenseal 1. One to two 5ml teaspoons in water 3-4 times daily. Mouth Wash. 5-10 drops Tincture Myrrh in glass water; freely.

Diet. Slippery Elm drinks. Dandelion coffee.

Vitamins. B-complex. A. C.

Minerals. Zinc. ... glossitis

Bullock’s eye. Sempervivum tectorum L. German: Hauswurz. French: Joubarbe. Spanish: Siempreviva. Italian: Sempervivo dei tette. Chinese: Ching-t’un. Plant thrives on roof tiles. Fresh leaves.

Constituents: malic acid, lime salts, tannin, mucilage.

Action: anti-inflammatory, astringent, analgesic (mild), refrigerant.

Uses: Long European reputation for scirrhous induration of the tongue, burning skin rashes, urticaria, nettle stings, and chronic mouth ulcers. Galen advised juice of fresh leaves to dispel pain of shingles and erysipelas. Dioscorides mentions its use for weak and inflamed eyes (eye-drops). Injected into the ear for relief of earache. Wiped over the forehead, juice from the fresh leaf may relieve migraine and chronic headache. Has been used with success for cancer of the breast, tongue and cervix.

Preparations: Has a better record of success from use of the fresh leaf than by alcohol.

German traditional: mix juice with equal volume of fresh cream.

Poultice: bruised fresh leaves for inflamed skin, shingles, etc.

Much neglected agent. ... houseleek

(PASI) a semiobjective severity score for psoriasis, including measurement of surface area affected and the degree of erythema, induration, and scale. It is commonly used in clinical trials and to ration expensive treatments for psoriasis. Severe disease equates to scores over 10 and it is often interpreted with the *dermatology life quality index (DLQI) score.... psoriasis area severity index