Selinum are also used as Bhootakeshi.
Action Sedative, spasmolytic, hypotensive, nervine, antiseptic. Used in cutaneous and scrofulous affections, chronic fever and liver complaints.
The roots contain phthalide isoquinoline alkaloids. In addition, stems and leaves contain tetrahydroprotoberberines.
A related species, C. solida, indigenous to Siberia, northern China and Japan, contains alkaloids including corydalmine, tetrahydropalmatine, protoberberine-type alkaloid lenticin. The alkaloids are analgesic and sedative and have been shown to work, at least in part, by blocking the dopamine receptors in the central nervous system.
Coscinium fenestratum Colebr. 175
The powdered rhizome of Corydalis possesses one-hundredth of the analgesic potency of morphine.
Corylus avellana Linn.
Family Betulaceae.
Habitat Native to Europe and
Western Asia; common in gardens on hill-station in India.
English European Hazel, Filbert. Unani Funduq, Bunduq.
Action Kernel—nutritive, astringent; used as an anabolic tonic
and in sexual debility in Unani
medicine. The oil is used to reduce cholesterol and as an antioxidant.
The kernel of the European Hazel Nut contains protein 12.7%, carbohydrate 17.7%, fat 60.9% and phosphorus 0.35%. The fatty acid components of the kernel oil are : oleic 88.1%, linoleic 2.9%, palmitic 3.1%, stearic 1.6% and myristic 2.2%.
The stem bark contains a biologically active cyanidanol glycoside.
The Turkish Hazel Nuts are rich in mono and polysaturated fatty acids— oleic 82% and linoleic 9%; also gave beta- sitosterol.
The Turkish Hazel Nuts are imported into India during the winter season.
Corylus colurna Linn.
Family Betulaceae.
Habitat Western temperate Himalayas from Kashmir to
Kumaon; common in Kashmir forests.
English Turkish Hazel. Folk Virin (Kashmir). Thangi,
Urni (Punjab). Kapaasi, Bhotiaa Badaam (Kumaon).
