Introduction
Jew’s Stone (Lapis Judaicus) is a mineral substance used in traditional (Unani) medicine. It is mainly valued for its diuretic, lithotriptic (stone-breaking), and tonic properties, especially in kidney and urinary disorders.
Description
- Found in the form of small, stone-like pieces
- Shape:
- Round or somewhat elongated
- Texture:
- Hard on the outside
- Can be powdered for medicinal use
- Color:
- Brownish to gray
- Often resembles small seeds or pebbles
Temperament (Mizaj)
- Hot in 1st degree
- Dry in 2nd degree
Pharmacological Actions
- Munaffis-e-Balgham (expels phlegm)
- Mulattif (demulcent / softening)
- Mudirr-e-Haid (emmenagogue)
- Qabiz (astringent)
- Mulayyin (mild laxative)
- Mudir-e-Baul (diuretic)
- Mufattit-e-Hasat (breaks urinary stones)
- Muqawwi (Tonic)
Medicinal Uses
1. Urinary & Kidney Disorders
- Highly effective in:
- Kidney stones
- Bladder stones
- Works by:
- Increasing urine output
- Helping in breaking and expelling stones
2. Respiratory Disorders
- Useful in:
- Asthma
- Cough
- Helps to:
- Loosen and expel phlegm from chest
3. Skin Diseases
- Due to cleansing and mild laxative effect:
- Ringworm
- Scabies
- Skin itching
- Facial blemishes
4. Liver & Digestive Disorders
- Beneficial in:
- Liver problems
- Kidney diseases
- Relieves:
- Bloating (flatulence)
5. Nervous System Disorders
- Used in:
- Paralysis (Falij)
- Laqwa (facial paralysis)
- Weakness of nerves
- Melancholy
6. Menstrual Disorders
- Acts as:
- Emmenagogue (promotes menstruation)
- Used in certain menstrual irregularities
7. Dropsy (Istisqa)
- Helps reduce fluid retention due to its diuretic effect
8. Traditional Antidote Use
- Believed to help neutralize poisons from:
- Snake
- Scorpion
- Spider
- Other insects
Special Benefit
- Powerful tonic with phlegm-expelling and stone-dissolving properties
Dosage
- 3–5 grams (in powdered form)
Formulations (Unani Preparations)
Used in:
- Majun Choob Chini (special preparation)
- Majun Alavi Khan
- Labub Al-Asrar
- Labub Kabir
- Majun Alaki
