khubakalam :

Substitute:

the leaves (presumably) are used as a tobacco substitute.

Adultrants:

Descurainia sophia (L.) Webb , ex Pranttles —Sisymbrium Sophia L . (Cruciferae)

Controversy:

The herb is explained in Dravya Guna Vijnana of P V Sharma as Sisymbrium irio. Both P V Sharma and JLN Shastry have quoted its English name as Hedge mustard. True botanical name of hedge mustard is Sisymbrium officinalis.

Because , it is told that its effects are similar to Mustard, both Sisymbrium irio and

Sisymbrium officinalis can be considered as Khubkala

Commercial value:

Economic Value

Al-Qudah and Abu Zarga (2010) examined the chemical constituents of S. irio growing in Jordan and found it to be a rich source of flavonoids and glucosinates, but whether any of these have any commercial value is yet to be tested.

Social Benefit

According to Bailey and Danin (1981) the stems, leaves and flowers of S. irio are used as food by the Bedouin in Sinai and the Negev, and the leaves (presumably) are used as a tobacco substitute. Chopra et al. (1956) found that the seeds are expectorant, restorative and a stimulant. They are used for the treatment of asthma, and can be used as a stimulating poultice. An infusion of the leaves is used in treating affections of the throat and chest.

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