Description
Khub Kalan at sknatural is Sisymbrium irio Linn. It belongs to family “Cruciferae”. Generally, people use its seeds. It is warm and moist in second order.
It’s important to note that Sisymbrium officinale differs from mustard plants, which are classified under the genus Brassica. While S. officinale resembles other Sisymbrium species in some aspects, it distinguishes itself with its tall, erect stems bearing tiny flowers and fruits compacted parallel to the stem rather than hanging freely.
Typically, S. officinale can grow up to 80 cm tall. Its lower leaves are broad, often featuring two or three lateral lobes. The flowers, which are approximately 4 mm across, display a yellow hue. Regarding the fruits, they initially start long and hairless when young but develop hairs as they mature, reaching lengths of up to 18 mm on racemes pressed close to the stems.
Other names:
Arabic Name(s): Khubba, Jaljan, Khakshi
Urdu Name(s): Khaksir, Khaksi, Khub Kalan, Shaba
English Name(s): Hedge Mustard
Recommended dosage:
5 to 7 g. approx.
Medicinal uses:
Its constant use is advised in small-pox and chicken-pox or continued fevers as dilute infusion or decoction (of seeds) made over low temperature and cooled down to room temperature. Khaksir commonly acts as an effective febrifuge and antiphlogistic agent, widely used to alleviate fevers, especially those of epidemic or contagious origin. When subjected to heat through frying, the seeds exhibit efficacy against persistent cough.
They facilitate the opening of pores, aiding in alleviating symptoms of ailments typically experienced following a fever attack. In cases of cholera, a decoction of the seeds in rose water provides relief. Additionally, in fevers of viral origin, Khaksir assists in reducing thirst and vomiting. It promotes the expectoration of humors in the pectoral region, thereby alleviating chronic cough, hoarseness, or other relevant debilitating conditions of the chest or vocal organs with regular use. The seeds find extensive usage in restorative and fattening confections. 
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