Kabab Chini (100gm) کباب چینی

Description

Kabab Chini, Piper cububa Linn., at sknatural belongs to family “Piperaceae”. It is warm and dry in second order. Generally, people use its fruit (like black pepper but smooth).  On the respiratory tract it exerts vasodilator action whereas on the urogenital organs it has stimulant action in recommended doses.

Nutritional elements:

Kabab chini has many bioactive compounds. It contains Phenolic acids  , Flavonoids , Benzoic acids , Alkaloids piperine , Terpenes , Amides , Phenylpropanoids , Lignans particularly cubebin and hinokinin, Volatile compounds, Fatty acids, Minerals such as zinc, selenium, magnesium, phosphorus, iron, and manganese

Other names:

Arabic Name(s): Filfil Zulzanb, Kababat as Sainiyah

Urdu Name(s): Kabab Chini, Kankol, Sital-Chini

English Name(s): Cubebs

Recommended dosage:

1-3 g. approx.

Pharmacological actions:

Stimulant and aromatic against malodour in mouth, refrigerant, deobstruent, resolvent, stomach tonic, carminative, tonic for gums and teeth, useful against hoarseness of voice, diuretic and emmenagogue, aphrodisiac stimulant and effective in inflammations of the genito- urinary mucous membranes.

Medicinal uses:

Cubebs, with their refrigerant and deobstruent properties, treat liver, spleen, and urinary obstructions. The powder and decoction act as diuretics and emmenagogues. People use cubebs to cleanse and procure antiseptic effects in cases of gleet and gonorrhea, either alone or in recommended compounds. An infusion made by steeping 3 grams of powdered cubebs in a cup of water overnight and taken in the morning for 3-4 days effectively combats the irritative and infective states of the urinary tract, proving particularly useful for cystitis and similar conditions of the ureters.

Providing the patient with cold and moist nutrition during treatment is essential. Cubebs also feature in tooth powders, gargles, and mouthwashes, strengthening the gums and teeth while eliminating mouth odors. When combined with honey, cubebs prove effective against cough and hoarseness of voice by inducing tension in the vocal cords and clearing the throat of tenacious mucus. This treatment benefits bronchitis, laryngitis, vaginal discharges, and leucorrhea.