Lantana camara, Ganhaaune kaanda, Navaratnala poolu, Unni chedi, arippoo

Lantana camara L.
Family: Verbenaceae
Nepali: गन्हाउने काँडा Ganhaaune kaanda
Telugu: తలంబ్రాలు చెట్టు, talambrala chettu, నవరత్నాల పూలు - navaratnala poolu
Tamil: உன்னிச்செடி-Unni chedi, Arisimalar
Malayalam: അരിപ്പൂവ്‌ arippoo
English: Wild sage
Sanskrit: Caturaangi, Vanachchedi
Hindi: Caturang
Kannada: Kadugulabi

Various other names: Alantana (Mex.; AVP); Alfombrillo Hedionda (Mex.; JFM; JTR); Aya Albaca (Peru; Sp.; LOR; MDD); Aya Albahaca (Peru; EGG); Aya Machana (Peru; Que.; DLZ; SOU); Aya Manchana (Peru; EGG; RAR); Bandera Español (Pan.; TBC); Bigleaf Sage (Ma.; JFM); Big Sage (Ma.; JFM); Black Sage (Ma.; JFM); Bois Corail (Haiti; AVP); Bois Genou (Mart.; AVP); Bonbongnin (Haiti; AVP); Bonbonnier (Haiti; AVP); Bonbonyen (Creole; Haiti; VOD); Bubita Negra (Ma.; JFM); Buzunuca (Dor.; AVP); Camará (Arg.; Brazil; Pan.; AVP; MPB; TBC); Camara de Chumbo (Ma.; JFM); Camara de Espinho (Ma.; JFM); Camara Vermelho (Brazil; JFM; JTR); Cambara (Arg.; Brazil; AVP; MPB); Cambará-de-Cheiro (Brazil; Por.; USN); Cambara de Chumbo (Brazil; Por.; MPB; USN); Cambara de Espinho (Brazil; Por.; MPB; USN); Cambara Juba (Brazil; Por.; MPB; USN); Cambará-Miúdo (Brazil; Por.; USN); Cambara Verdadeira (Ma.; JFM); Cambará-Verdadeiro (Brazil; Por.; USN); Cambara Vermeljo (Brazil; AVP); Cambarazinho (Brazil; Por.; USN); Cambaro de Cheiro (Por.; GMJ); Cariaquillo (Pr.; AVP); Cariaquillo de Santa Maria (Pr.; AVP); Cariaquito (Ven.; AVP); Cariaquito Blanco (Ven.; AVP); Cariaquito Colorado (Ven.; AVP); Cariaquito de Sabana (Ven.; AVP); Charo Bera (Shipibo/Conibo; EGG; MD2); Chichiquelite (Pan.; TBC); Chiligua Nigrita (Ma.; JFM); Chumbinho (Brazil; MPB); Cinco Coloraditos (Guat.; Sa.; AVP); Cinco Negritos (Ecu.; Guat.; Hon.; Mex.; Nic.; Pan.; Sal.; AVP; DAG; JTR; TBC); Cino Negritos (Cr.; AVP); Comida de Palomas (Guat.; Hon.; AVP; JTR); Confite (Mex.; JFM; JTR); Confite Negro (Mex.; JFM); Confituria (Mex.; JFM; JTR); Corona del Sol (Mex.; AVP); Corronchocho (Guat.; JFM; JTR); Cuasquito Olorosa (Nic.; AVP); Donyanica (Cuba; AVP); Donyanita (Dor.; AVP); Donya Sanita (Dor.; AVP); Erbe Chumbinho (Por.; GMJ); Erva-de-Grilo (Brazil; Por.; USN); Erva Sagrada (Ma.; JFM); Filigrana (Cuba; AVP; JTR); Filigrana Cimarrona (Cuba; AVP); Filigrana de Pinya (Cuba; AVP); Filigrana Olorosa (Cuba; AVP); Filigrana Salvia (Cuba; AVP); Flor de Duende (Ven.; AVP; JFM); Flor de San Cayetano (Mex.; JFM; JTR); Flor di Sanger (Ma.; JFM); Four Man’s Strength (Ma.; JFM); Hamel a Feuilles Velues (Haiti; AVP); Herbe a Plomb (Fwi.; Guad.; AVP); Herva Sagrada (Brazil; AVP); Hierba de Cristo (Mex.; AVP; JFM); Hierba Zorra (Pan.; AVP); Icaquito (Sal.; AVP); Ikilhaxin (Bel.; BNA); Jamaica Mountain Sage (Eng.; TAN); Japutamo Comun (Bol.; DLZ); Jaral (Cr.; AVP); Jarilla (Cr.; AVP); Juanilama (Hon.; AVP); Koorsoe W’wirie (Ma.; JFM); Korsoe Wiwiiri (Ma.; JFM); Krooman Pawpaw (Eng.; TAN); Lachoy Mawon (Creole; Haiti; VOD); Lampana (Mex.; JFM; JTR); Lantana (Eng.; Mex.; Scn.; AH2; AVP; RAR; USN; VOD); Lantana-Cambará (Brazil; Por.; USN); Lauraimana (Peru; EGG; RAR; SOU); Lawraymana (Callawaya; DLZ); Maiz Zorro (Ma.; JFM); Maria Crabe (Creole; Guy.; GMJ); Marie Crabe (Fr. Guy.; AVP); Marie Crabe Epineux (Fr. Guy.; AVP); Matizadilla (Mex.; JFM; JTR); Mavis (Guad.; AVP); Mille Flores (Guad.; Mart.; AVP); Monjoly (Fr. Guy.; AVP); Monte de Lagolondrina (Ecu.; BEJ); Mora (Mex.; JFM); Morabatindum (Brazil; AVP); Mora de Caballo (Ma.; JFM); Mora de Muerto (Ma.; JFM); Orozuz del Pais (Mex.; JFM; JTR); Palabra de Caballero (Bel.; Ma.; JFM); Palabra de Mujer (Mex.; JFM); Pampa Orégano (Peru; EGG); Pasorin (Pan.; AVP; TBC); Peonia Negra (Mex.; JFM; JTR); Petekin (Bel.; Ma.; BNA; JFM); Petelkin (Ma.; JFM); Poley Cimarrón (Pr.; AVP; JTR); Quita Pesar (Ma.; JFM); Red-Sage (Eng.; USN); Red Sage Bush (Ma.; JFM); Rubban (Creole; Guy.; GMJ); Saemeje (Ese’eja; MD2); Saemese (Ese’eja; MD2); Sage (Bel.; Pr.; AVP; BNA); Salsa Brava (Brazil; AVP); Salvia Morado (Arg.; AVP); Salvia Santa (Cr.; AVP); San Agustin Lluyo (Ecu.; BEJ); San Agustin Yullo (Ecu.; BEJ); San Rafaelito (Pan.; AVP; JTR); Santaurio (Cuba; JFM; JTR); Santo Negrito (Cr.; Sal.; AVP; JTR); Sapotillo (Ma.; JFM); Sauge des Montagnes (Guad.; Haiti; AVP; JTR); Siete Colores (Mex.; Peru; SOU); Sincuria (Ma.; JFM); Socorrite (Col.; JFM; JTR); Sonora (Mex.; AVP); Sonora Roja (Mex.; Sp.; JFM; JTR); Sorrito (Col.; AVP); Soterre (Cr.; AVP); Te de Costa (Cuba; AVP); The du Pere Quentin (Guad.; AVP); The Indien (Creole; Guy.; GMJ); Ti Plomb (Guad.; AVP); Ti Soleil (Haiti; AVP); Ti Solèy (Creole; Haiti; VOD); Tres Colores (Mex.; Sp.; JFM; JTR); Tucnai (Peru; EGG; SOU); Tunchi Albaca (Peru; Sp.; EGG; LOR); Uña de Gato (Mex.; Sp.; JFM); Venturosa (Col.; AVP; JTR); Venturosa Colorado (Ven.; JTR); Verbena-Arbustiva (Brazil; Por.; USN); Verbena Morado (Cuba; JTR); Verveine (Creole; Guad.; Guy.; GMJ); We Ach (Bel.; BNA); Wild Mint (Pan.; AVP); Wild Sage (Bel.; Eng.; Fla.; Jam.; Pan.; AAB; AVP; BNA; CR2; USN; VOD); Wu Se Mei (Pin.; DAA); Yakalepiile (Wayãpi; GMJ); Yandurimbiu (Chiriguano; DLZ); Yellow-Sage (Eng.; Ocn.; AH2; USN); Yierba de la Maestranza (Peru; EGG; SOU); Zapotilla (Mex.; JTR); Zarzamora (Mex.; JTR); Zeb a Plombe (Haiti; AVP); Zèb a Plon (Creole; Haiti; VOD., Zerb des Putains (Creole; Guy.; GMJ).

Ayurvedic uses: Plant—antirheumatic, antimalarial; used in tetanus and ataxy of abdominal viscera. Pounded leaves are applied to cuts, ulcers and swellings; a decoction of leaves and fruits is used as a lotion for wounds.

Antirheumatic, antimalarial [Medicinal Plants, Kerala Agricultural University]

Lantana camara (yellow sage, common Lantana), the fruits of which have been responsible for children poisoning. The toxic principles are pentacyclic triterpene derivatives, lantadene A and B which provoke cholestasis, hepatic necrosis,
gastroenteritis with bloody, watery feces, weakness, paralysis of the limbs and death in three to four days. [Medicinal Plants of The Asia-Pacific: Drugs for The Future]

Activities: Alexeteric, Antibacterial, Antihemorrhagic, Antipyretic, Antiseptic, Antispasmodic, Carminative, Circulodepressant, CNS Depressant, Depurative, Diaphoretic, Digestive, Diuretic, Emmenagogue, Expectorant, Fungicide, Hemostat, Hepatotoxic, Hypotensive, Insecticide, Myocontractant, Nephrotoxic, Nervine, Pectoral, Phototoxic, Piscicide, Sedative, Stimulant, Stomachic, Tonic, Vermifuge, Vulnerary .

Indications: Anemia, Asthma, Bacteria, Biliousness, Bite, Bleeding, Bronchosis, Cancer, Catarrh, Chickenpox, Childbirth, Cold, Cough, Cramp, Dermatosis, Diarrhea, Dysentery, Dysmenorrhea, Dyspepsia, Dyspnea, Dysuria, Eczema, Enterosis, Eruption, Fever, Fistula, Flu, Fungus, Gas, Headache, Hepatosis, High Blood Pressure, Infection, Inflammation, Insomnia, Itch, Jaundice, Leprosy, Malaria, Measles, Mycosis, Nervousness, Neurodermatosis, Pain, Parotosis, Pulmonosis, Respirosis, Rheumatism, Scabies, Snakebite, Sore, Spasm, Staphylococcus, Stomachache, Stomatosis, Swelling, Tetanus, Toothache, Tuberculosis, Tumor, Ulcer, VD, Water Retention, Worm, Wound, Yellow Fever .
[Handbook of Medicinal Herbs. 2nd Ed. CRC Press]


Activities: Alexiteric, Amebicide, Anthelmintic, Antihemorrhagic, Antilymphocytic, Antimalarial, Antimutagenic, Antiseptic, Antispasmodic, Antitussive, Bactericide, Carminative, Cicatrizant, Circuladepressant, CNS-Depressant, CNS-Stimulant, Depurative, Diaphoretic, Digestive, Diuretic, Emmenagogue, Expectorant, Febrifuge, Fungicide, Gastrotonic, Hemostat, Hepatotoxic, Hypotensive, Hypothermic, Immunosuppressive, Insecticide, Insectifuge, Myocontractant, Myorelaxant, Nematocide, Nephrotoxic, Nervine, Pectoral, Pheromone, Phototoxic, Piscicide, PKC-Inhibitor, Purgative, Sedative, Spermicide, Stimulant, Stomachic, Sudorific, Tonic, Toxic, Vermifuge, Vulnerary . 

Indications: Amebiasis, Anemia, Asthma, Bacillus, Bacteria, Biliousness, Bites, Bleeding, Bronchosis, Bruises, Cancer, Catarrh, Chest Colds, Chickenpox, Childbirth, Colds, Consumption, Coughs, Cramps, Dermatosis, Diarrhea, Dysentery, Dysmenorrhea, Dyspepsia, Dyspnea, Dysuria, Eczema, Enterosis, Eruption, Fever, Fistula, Flu, Fungus, Gas, Gonorrhea, Headache, Hepatosis, Herpes, High Blood Pressure, Impetigo, Infection, Inflammation, Itch, Jaundice, Leprosy, Malaria, Measles, Mycosis, Neurodermatosis, Pain, Parotitis, Pneumopathy, Pseudomonas, Pulmonosis, Respirosis, Rheumatism, Ringworm, Salmonella, Scabies, Snake Bite, Sores, Spasms, Staphylococcus, Stomachache, Stomatosis, Swelling, Tetanus, Toothache, Tumors, Ulcers, VD, Viruses, Worms, Wounds, Yellow Fever. [Duke's Handbook of Medicinal Plants of Latin America]

The roots of Iantana are occasionally used as a gargle and Found wash, because of the tannin content. The plant has been reported to contain an alkaloid, antanine, which is antispasmodic and antipyretic. The leaves’ strong odor is due to volatile oil. In animals, lantana causes photosensitization and hepatic damage. It is not known if these same effects occur in human beings. [Philippine Medicinal Plants in Common Use: Their Phytochemistry & Pharmacology]

Improves blood circulation; arthritis, flu; antiinflammation, antitoxic; abdominal pain, vomiting, and diarrhea [Taiwanese Native Medicinal Plants]

647 Publish ed articles of Lantana camara

Plants for Hair Growth

1.    Promotion of Hair Growth by Rosmarinus officinalis Leaf Extract
Murata, Kazuya; Noguchi, Kazuma; Kondo, Masato; et al. - PHYTOTHERAPY RESEARCH  Volume: 27   Issue: 2   Pages: 212-217   DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/ptr.4712   Published: FEB 2013
2.    Hair growth-promoting effect of Aconiti Ciliare Tuber extract mediated by the activation of Wnt/beta-catenin signaling
 Park, Phil-June; Moon, Byoung-San; Lee, Soung-Hoon; et al. - LIFE SCIENCES  Volume: 91   Issue: 19-20   Pages: 935-943   DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.lfs.2012.09.008   Published: NOV 2 2012
3.    Promotion effect of acankoreoside J, a lupane-triterpene in Acanthopanax koreanum, on hair growth
 Kim, Sang-Cheol; Kang, Jung-Il; Park, Doek-Bae; et al. - ARCHIVES OF PHARMACAL RESEARCH  Volume: 35   Issue: 8   Pages: 1495-1503   DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s12272-012-0820-5   Published: AUG 2012
4.    5 alpha-reductase inhibition and hair growth promotion of some Thai plants traditionally used for hair treatment
 Kumar, Naphatsorn; Rungseevijitprapa, Wandee; Narkkhong, Nual-Anong; et al. - JOURNAL OF ETHNOPHARMACOLOGY  Volume: 139   Issue: 3   Pages: 765-771   DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jep.2011.12.010   Published: FEB 15 2012
5.    Potentiality of aqueous leaf extract of Trichosanthes cucumerina Linn. on hair growth promotion in Wistar albino rats.
 Sandhya, S.; Chandrasekhar, J.; Vinod, K. R.; et al. - Indian Journal of Natural Products and Resources  Volume: 3   Issue: 1   Pages: 14-19   Published: 2012
6.    Potentiality of hair growth promoting activity of aqueous extract of Abrus precatorius Linn. on Wistar albino rats
 Sandhya, S.; Chandrasekhar, J.; Banji, David; et al. - Journal of Natural Remedies  Volume: 12   Issue: 1   Pages: 1-11   Published: JAN 2012
7.    Hair-growth promoting effect of bimatoprost
 Kang, J.; Kim, S.; Kim, E.; et al. - PLANTA MEDICA  Volume: 77   Issue: 12   Pages: 1436-1436   Published: AUG 2011
8.    O-Glycosylated Cell Wall Proteins Are Essential in Root Hair Growth
 Velasquez, Silvia M.; Ricardi, Martiniano M.; Dorosz, Javier Gloazzo; et al. - SCIENCE  Volume: 332   Issue: 6036   Pages: 1401-1403   DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1126/science.1206657   Published: JUN 17 2011
9.    Ethanolic extract of Eucheuma cottonii promotes in vivo hair growth and wound healing.
 Samaneh Ghasemi Fard; Fatemeh Tash Shamsabadi; Mozhdeh Emadi; et al. - Journal of Animal and Veterinary Advances  Volume: 10   Issue: 5   Pages: 601-605   DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.3923/javaa.2011.601.605   Published: 2011
10.    Hair growth promoting effect of Zizyphus jujuba essential oil
 Yoon, Jung In; Al-Reza, Sharif M.; Kang, Sun Chul - FOOD AND CHEMICAL TOXICOLOGY  Volume: 48   Issue: 5   Pages: 1350-1354   DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.fct.2010.02.036   Published: MAY 2010
11.    Chromatographic Fingerprint Investigation for Quality Evaluation and Control of Shengui Hair-Growth Tincture
 Yang, Hong; Chao, Chenxi; Wang, Xiaomei; et al. - PLANTA MEDICA  Volume: 76   Issue: 4   Pages: 372-377   DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1055/s-0029-1186140   Published: MAR 2010
12.    Promotion effect of norgalanthamine, a component of Crinum asiaticum, on hair growth
 Kim, Sang-Cheol; Kang, Jung-Il; Kim, Min-Kyoung; et al. - EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF DERMATOLOGY  Volume: 20   Issue: 1   Pages: 42-48   DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1684/ejd.2010.0807   Published: JAN-FEB 2010
13.    The essential oils of Chamaecyparis obtusa promote hair growth through the induction of vascular endothelial growth factor gene
 Lee, Geun-Shik; Hong, Eui-Ju; Gwak, Ki-Seob; et al. - FITOTERAPIA  Volume: 81   Issue: 1   Pages: 17-24   DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.fitote.2009.06.016   Published: JAN 2010
14.    Herbal medicines as an effective therapy in hair loss - a review.
 Patil, S. M.; Sapkale, G. N.; Surwase, U. S.; et al. - Research Journal of Pharmaceutical Biological and Chemical Sciences  Volume: 1   Issue: 3   Pages: 773-781   Published: 2010
15.    Eclipta alba extract with potential for hair growth promoting activity
 Datta, Kakali; Singh, Anu T.; Mukherjee, Ashok; et al. - JOURNAL OF ETHNOPHARMACOLOGY  Volume: 124   Issue: 3   Pages: 450-456   DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jep.2009.05.023   Published: JUL 30 2009
16.    Hair growth regulation by the extract of aromatic plant Erica multiflora
 Kawano, Mitsuko; Han, Junkyu; Kchouk, Mohamed Elyes; et al. - JOURNAL OF NATURAL MEDICINES  Volume: 63   Issue: 3   Pages: 335-339   DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s11418-009-0324-x   Published: JUL 2009
17.    Acute hepatitis after treatment for hair loss with oral green tea extracts (Camellia Sinensis)
 Verhelst, X.; Burvenich, P.; Van Sassenbroeck, D.; et al. - ACTA GASTRO-ENTEROLOGICA BELGICA  Volume: 72   Issue: 2   Pages: 262-264   Published: APR-JUN 2009
18.    Double-blind, randomized, placebo-controlled trial of a cream containing the Stryphnodendron adstringens (Martius) Coville bark extract for suppressing terminal hair growth
 Vicente, R. A.; Leite e Silva, V. R.; Baby, A. R.; et al. - JOURNAL OF THE EUROPEAN ACADEMY OF DERMATOLOGY AND VENEREOLOGY  Volume: 23   Issue: 4   Pages: 410-414   DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/j.1468-3083.2009.03088.x   Published: APR 2009
19.    The hair growth promoting effect of Russelia equisetiformis (Schclect&Chan).
 Awe, E. O.; Makinde, J. M. - Journal of Natural Products (India)  Volume: 2   Pages: 70-73   Published: 2009
20.    Hair growth promoting activity of Eclipta alba in male albino rats
 Roy, R. K.; Thakur, Mayank; Dixit, V. K. - ARCHIVES OF DERMATOLOGICAL RESEARCH  Volume: 300   Issue: 7   Pages: 357-364   DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s00403-008-0860-3   Published: AUG 2008
21.    New ideas on root hair growth appear from the flanks
 Knight, Marc R. - PROCEEDINGS OF THE NATIONAL ACADEMY OF SCIENCES OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA  Volume: 104   Issue: 52   Pages: 20649-20650   DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1073/pnas.0710632105   Published: DEC 26 2007
22.    Human hair growth enhancement in vitro by green tea epigallocatechin-3-gallate (EGCG)
 Kwon, O. S.; Han, J. H.; Yoo, H. G.; et al. - PHYTOMEDICINE  Volume: 14   Issue: 7-8   Pages: 551-555   DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.phymed.2006.09.009   Published: AUG 2007
23.    Development and evaluation of polyherbal formulation for hair growth-promoting activity.
 Roy, Ram Kumar; Thakur, Mayank; Dixit, V K - Journal of cosmetic dermatology  Volume: 6   Issue: 2   Pages: 108-12   DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/j.1473-2165.2007.00305.x   Published: 2007-Jun
24.    Effect of Citrullus colocynthis on hair growth in albino rats
 Roy, K.; Thakur, Mayank; Dixit, V. K. - PHARMACEUTICAL BIOLOGY  Volume: 45   Issue: 10   Pages: 739-744   DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/13880200701585709   Published: 2007
25.    In vivo and in vitro evaluation of hair growth potential of Hibiscus rosa-sinensis Linn
 Adhirajan, N; Kumar, TR; Shanmugasundaram, N; et al. - JOURNAL OF ETHNOPHARMACOLOGY  Volume: 88   Issue: 2-3   Pages: 235-239   DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/S0378-8741(03)00231-9   Published: OCT 2003
26.    Promotion of hair growth by Ginseng Radix on cultured mouse vibrissal hair follicles
 Matsuda, H; Yamazaki, M; Asanuma, Y; et al. - PHYTOTHERAPY RESEARCH  Volume: 17   Issue: 7   Pages: 797-800   DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/ptr.1241   Published: AUG 2003
27.    Effects of the extract from bergamot and boxthorn on the delay of skin aging and hair growth in mice
 Shao Lin-xiang - Zhongguo Zhongyao Zazhi  Volume: 28   Issue: 8   Pages: 766-769   Published: August 2003
28.    Procyanidin B-3, isolated from barley and identified as a hair-growth stimulant, has the potential to counteract inhibitory regulation by TGF-beta 1
 Kamimura, A; Takahashi, T - EXPERIMENTAL DERMATOLOGY  Volume: 11   Issue: 6   Pages: 532-541   DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1034/j.1600-0625.2002.110606.x   Published: DEC 2002
29.    The hair growth promoting effect of Sophora flavescens extract and its molecular regulation
 Roh, SS; Kim, CD; Lee, MH; et al. - JOURNAL OF DERMATOLOGICAL SCIENCE  Volume: 30   Issue: 1   Pages: 43-49   Article Number: PII S0923-1811(02)00060-9   DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/S0923-1811(02)00060-9   Published: OCT 2002
30.    Anti-androgenic and hair growth promoting activities of Lygodii Spora (spore of Lygodium japonicum) I. Active constituents inhibiting testosterone 5 alpha-reductase
 Matsuda, H; Yamazaki, M; Naruto, S; et al. - BIOLOGICAL & PHARMACEUTICAL BULLETIN  Volume: 25   Issue: 5   Pages: 622-626   DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1248/bpb.25.622   Published: MAY 2002
31.    Soymilk reduces hair growth and hair follicle dimensions
 Seiberg, M; Liu, JC; Babiarz, L; et al. - EXPERIMENTAL DERMATOLOGY  Volume: 10   Issue: 6   Pages: 405-413   DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1034/j.1600-0625.2001.100603.x   Published: DEC 2001
32.    Norreticuline and reticuline as possible new agents for hair growth acceleration
 Nakaoji, K; Nayeshiro, H; Tanahashi, T - BIOLOGICAL & PHARMACEUTICAL BULLETIN  Volume: 20   Issue: 5   Pages: 586-588   Published: MAY 1997
33.    STUDIES ON ACTIVE SUBSTANCES IN HERBS USED FOR HAIR TREATMENT .1. EFFECTS OF HERB EXTRACTS ON HAIR-GROWTH AND ISOLATION OF AN ACTIVE-SUBSTANCE FROM POLYPORUS-UMBELLATUS F
 INAOKA, Y; SHAKUYA, A; FUKAZAWA, H; et al. - CHEMICAL & PHARMACEUTICAL BULLETIN  Volume: 42   Issue: 3   Pages: 530-533   Published: MAR 1994
34.    Studies on active substances in herbs used for hair treatment. I. Effects of herb extracts on hair growth and isolation of an active substance from Polyporus umbellatus F.
 Inoaka, Y.; Shakuya, A.; Fukazawa, H.; et al. - Chemical and Pharmaceutical Bulletin  Volume: 42   Issue: 3   Pages: 530-533   Published: 1994
35.    HAIR GROWTH PROMOTING ACTIVITY OF TRIDAX-PROCUMBENS
 SARAF S; PATHAK A K; DIXIT V K - Fitoterapia  Volume: 62   Issue: 6   Pages: 495-498   Published: 1991
36.    BIOASSAY OF CRUDE DRUGS FOR HAIR-GROWTH PROMOTING ACTIVITY IN MICE BY A NEW SIMPLE METHOD
 TANAKA, S; SAITO, M; TABATA, M - PLANTA MEDICA  Supplement: S   Pages: 84-90   Published: 1980

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Myristica fragrans, Nutmeg, Jatiphal, Jajikaya, Jatiphala, Jayaphala

Myristica fragrans Houtt.
Family: Myristicaceae
Synonyms: Myristica aromatica Lam. , Myristica moschata Thunb., Myristica officinalis Mart., Myristica officinalis L. f.

• Common name: Nutmeg
• Assamese: জাইফল jaiphol
• Bengali: জাতিফল jatiphala, জায়ফল jayaphala
• Garo: joipol
• Gujarati: જાયફળ jayaphala
• Hindi: जातीफल jati-phal, जायफल jayaphal
• Kannada: ಜಾಕಾಯಿ jakayi, ಜಾತೀಫಲ jatiphala
• Kashmiri: जातीफलम् jatiphalam, ज़ाफल् zaphal
• Khasi: jaiphol
• Konkani: जायफळ jayaphal
• Malayalam: ജാതി jathi, ജാതിക്കാ jathikka
• Manipuri: জায়ফল jayfal
• Marathi: जातीफल jatiphala, जायफळ jayaphala
• Nepali: जाइफल् jaiphal
• Oriya: ଜାଇଫଳ jaiphala
• Punjabi: ਜਾਫਲ jafal
• Sanskrit: जातिफल jatiphala
• Tamil: சாதிக்காய் cati-k-kay
• Telugu: జాజికాయ jajikaya
• Tibetan: dza ti pha la
• Urdu: جائيپهل jayaphal

Other vernacular names: Amharic : Gabz, Gewz, Arabic : Basbas, Basbasah, Fuljan, Jawz At-Tiyb, Josat Al Teeb, Josat Al-Tib, Jasat At-Tib, Jouza, Al-Teeb, Jouza At-Teeb, Jousbuva, Jouzuttib, Jowz Buwwa, Armenian : Meshgengouz, Mshkenkoyz, Azerbaijani : Covuz, Covuz Qoz, Basque : Intxaur Muskatu, Brazil : Bicuiba, Flor De Noz Moscada, Noz, Moscada ( Portuguese ), Bulgarian : Indijsko Orekhche, Burmese : Mutwinda, Zadeikpo, Catalan : Nou Moscada, Chinese : Dauh Kau Syuh, Dou Kou, Dhu, Rou, Dou Kou, Rou Dou Kou Yi, Rou Guo, Rou Kou, Yu Guo, Yu Guo Hua, Yuhk Dauk Kau Croatian : Macis, Muškatni Cvjetić, Muškatni, Oraščić, Cyprus : Moschokarido, Czech : Muškátovník Pravý, Muškátovník Vonný, Danish : Muskat, Muskatblomme, Muskatnød, Muskatnødtræ, Dhivehi : Thakoovah, Dutch : Foelie (Mace), Muskaatboom, Nootmuskaat, Nootmuskaatboom Eastonian : Lõhnav Muskaadipuu, Maasis, skaatpähkel, Muskaatõis, Esperanto : Miristiko Floro, Miristiko Nukso, Miristiki Semo, Muskato, Finnish : Muskotti, Muskottikukka, Muskottipähkinä, Muskottipuu, French : Fleur De Muscade, Macis, Muscade, Muscadier, Muscadier Commun, Muscadier, Cultivé, Noix De Banda, Noix De Banda, Noix, De Muscade, Noix Muscade, Pied De Muscade, Pied-Muscade Muscadier, Gallegan : Noz Moscada, Greek : Moschokarido, Hebrew : Egoz Muskat, Egoz Musqat, Mays, Hungarian : (Valódi) Muskátdió(Fa),, Szerecsendió(Fa), Szerecsendió Virág, Indonesia : Fuli (Mace), Buah Pala, Bumbu (Mace in Javanese, Malay, Sundanese), Pala, Pala, Banda, Sekar Pala (Mace in Javanese), Bunga, Pala (Mace in Malay), Kambang Pala (Mace in Javanese, Malay, Sundanese), Kulit Pala, Kulumud Pala (Mace in Sundanese), Italian : Mace, Noce Moscata, Japanese : Mesu, Natumegu, Nikuzuku, Khmer : Pôch Kak, Korean : Meisu, Neotumek, Notumek, Yuktugu, Laotian : Chan Th’e:D, Latvian : Muskatrieksts, Lithuanian : Kvapusis Muskatmedis, Macis,, Muskatas Muskato Žiedai, Malaysia : Buah Pala, Kembang Pala (Mace),, Pala, Poko Pala, Maltese : Nuċimuskáta, Nepalese : Jaaiipatrii, Jayaphal, Norwegian : Muskat, Muskatblomme, Muskatnøtt, Papiamento : Netmuskat, Persian : Basbaz, Djus Hendi, Jouz Hendi, Jouzboyah, Philippinese : Duguan ( Tagalog), Polish : Gałka Muszkatołowa, Muszkat, Muszkatowiec, Portuguese : Moscadeira, Nuz Moscada, Romanian : Frunzis.oară, Nucs.oară, Russian : Muskatnii Orekh, Muskatnyj Orekh,, Muskatnyj Tsvet, Muskatnogo Orekha,, Mushkatnoi Drechi, Sushonaya Shelukha, Singapore : Buah Pala, Pokok Pala, Slovak : Muškátovník Voňavý, Muškátový Kvet, Muškátový Orech Slovenian : Muškat, Muškatni Cvet, Muškatni, Orešček, Spanish : Corteza De La Nuez Moscada, Macia, Macis, Moscadero, Moscada, Neuz Moscada, Neuz Muscada, Nogal Moscado, Sri Lanka : Sadhika, Wasa-Vasi ( Sinhalese ), Swahili : Basibasi, Kungumanga, Swedish : Muskott Muskotnöt, Musotblomma, Thai : Chan-Thet ( Central ), Chan-Ban ( Northern ),, Dok Chand, Dok Chand Nattes, Luk Chand, Tibetan : Dza Ti, Zati, Turkey : Besbase, Cevz Buva, Industan Djevisi, Ukrainian : Muskatnyj Horikh, Vietnamese : Dâu Khâu, Nhuc Dâu Khau, Yiddish : Mushkat, Mushkatnoys, Muskat,, Muskatnus.Icelandic : Masi, Múskat, Múskathýði

Part used: Endosperm of dried seeds

Ayurvedic uses: Atisara, Svasa, Chardi, Kasa, Pinasa, Grahani, Mukharoga, Sukrameha [API - Part-1, Vol-1]
Antibacterial, antidiarrhoeal, abortifacient [Medicinal Plants, Kerala Agricultural University]
The active principle in nutmeg is myristicin, a catecholamine-like phenylpropanoid [Ethnopharmacology of Medicinal Plants: Asia And The Pacific]

Myristica fragrans Decoction infusions for dysmenorrhea, in postpartum depurants. Possible aphrodisiac [Ethnomedicinal Plants Revitalization of Traditional Knowledge of Herbs]

Activities  — Abortifacient, Allergenic, Analgesic, Antibacterial, Anticancer, Antiedemic, Antiinflammatory, Antioxidant, Antiperistaltic, Antiseptic, Antitumor, Aphrodisiac, Astringent, Carminative, Digestive, Emmenagogue, Euphoric, Expectorant, Fungicide, Hallucinogen, Hepatotoxic, Herbicide, Hypocholesterolemic, Larvicide, Narcotic, Poison, Psychotropic, Sedative, Soporific, Stimulant, Stomachic .
Indications  — Agoraphobia, Anorexia, Arthrosis, Asthma, Bacteria, Cancer, Cancer, gum, Cancer, joint, Cancer, liver, Cancer, mouth, Cancer, spleen, Childbirth, Cholera, Cold, Colic, Cramp, Cystosis, Debility, Diarrhea, Dysentery, Dysmenorrhea, Dyspepsia, Fever, Fungus, Gas, Gastrosis, Headache, Heart, Heartburn, Hemorrhoid, Hepatosis, High Cholesterol, Hypercalcemia, Hypochondria, Hysteria, Impotence, Induration, Infection, Inflammation, Insanity, Insomnia, Lacrimosis, Leprosy, Leukorrhea, Lymphosis, Malaria, Mycosis, Nausea, Nephrosis, Nervousness, Neuralgia, Neurasthenia, Neurosis, Ophthalmia, Pain, Paralysis, Pneumonia, Respirosis, Rheumatism, Sciatica, Splenosis, Sprain, Stomachache, Stomatosis, Swelling, Toothache, Tuberculosis, Tumor, Urethrosis, UTI, Vomiting, Xerostomia. [Handbook of Medicinal Herbs, 2nd Ed.]

Major constituents: Satrole, myristicin, lauric, oleic, stearic, hexadecenoic, linoleic acid, d-camphene.
Essential oils: Oleoresin, alpha-, beta-pinene, alpha-, beta-terpinene, sabinene, myristicin, elincin, safrole, camphene, cymene, eugenol, linalool, pinene, safrole, terpineol. Internally for diarrhea dysentery, vomiting, abdominal distention, indigestion, and colic. [Handbook of herbs and spices Vol-3]

Medicinal Uses: Considered aphrodisiac, astringent, carminative, narcotic, and stimulant. Mace has been used for putrid and intermittent fevers and mild indigestion. The expressed oil of nutmeg is used externally as a stimulant. They are used to allay both gas and nausea. Mixed with lard, grated nutmeg is applied to piles. Roasted nutmeg is used internally for leucorrhea. The EO is recommended for inflammation of the bladder and urinary tract. Chinese use powdered seeds for pediatric and geriatric fluxes, for cardosis, cold, cramps, and chronic rheumatism. Indonesians boil the powdered seed for anorexia, colic, diarrhea, dyspepsia, dysentery, and malaria. Seed oil is rubbed on the temples for headache or dropped in tea for dyspepsia and nausea. Indonesians use the leaf tea for gas. Malayans use the nutmeg for madness, malaria, puerperium, rheumatism, and sciatica. Arabians, as early as the seventh century nutmeg for digestive disorders, kidney troubles, lymphatic ailments, etc. Even earlier, Indians used it for asthma, fever, heart disease, and tuberculosis. In India, nutmeg is prescribed for dysentery, gas, malaria, leprosy, rheumatism, sciatica, and stomachache. Arabs still use nutmeg as an aphrodisiac in love potions. Nutmeg butter is used in massage for arthritis, paralysis, rheumatism, sciatica, and sprains. It is also used as an external stimulant in hair lotions, ointments, and plaster (MPI). Yemenites recommend its use for the liver and spleen, for colds, fevers, and respiratory ailments. [CRC Handbook of Medicinal Spices]

The psychoactivity of nutmeg is believed to be caused by ingredients of the volatile oil. The main ingredients of the volatile oil of nutmeg are the alkenebenzene derivatives elemicin, myristicin, and safrole. [Herbal Drugs: Ethnomedicine to Modern Medicine]

Nutmeg, in high doses or over a long period of time, can cause mental or nervous disturbances. It should always be used with caution, as it is very stimulating. Can overstimulate the brain and heart, causing hallucinations, delirium, convulsions and numbness. Avoid in the first trimester of pregnancy. Should not be used on children. Use sparingly. [Horticultural, Medicinal and Aromatic Plants]

Nutmeg—carminative, spasmolytic, antiemetic, orexigenic; topically anti-inflammatory. Mace—stimulant carminative. Narcotic in high doses.  The Ayurvedic Pharmacopoeia of India recommends the kernel of the fruit in spermatorrhoea. An aqueous extract of nutmeg is reported to show anti-secretory activity against E. coli heat-labile enterotoxin; the hexane soluble fraction of the alcoholic extract inhibited the heat-labile and heat-stable-enterotoxin-induced secretory response in animal studies. [Indian Medicinal Plants An Illustrated Dictionary]

Actions/Indications: Chronic diarrhoea, daybreak or cock’s crow diarrhoea due to cold deficiency. Cold in the Spleen and Stomach, epigastric pain and distension, abdominal pain and distension, decreased appetite, dry heaves due to cold deficiency of the Spleen and Stomach. Feeling of cold due to cold deficiency. Toxicity dosages of greater than 7.5 g of the powdered seed may lead to dizziness and stupor. Very high overdose can lead to death. The oil causes nausea and tachycardia; both the oil and the nut in high doses cause hallucinations and abortions. Due to metabolism of the phenylpropane component into amfetamine, overdose may lead to thirst, nausea, redness and swelling of the face, frequent urination, mild changes in consciousness leading up to intensive hallucinations. Stupor may last up to 2–3 days. The nut may also cause contact dermatitis. [A Materia Medica for Chinese medicine]

The essential oil is associated in the nut with a solid fat. The oil contains pinene, camphene, borneol, geraniol and eugenol and in the last portions of the distillate, myristicin (methylene-dioxy-methoxyallylphenol) belonging to the phenylisopropylamines. [Medicinal plants in tropical West Africa]

The dried seed kernals of nutmeg contain 5 to 15 per cent of volatile oil and up to 40 per cent of fats. The volatile oil contains d-camphene, d-pinene, dipentene, d-borneol, I-terpineol, geraniol, safrole and a toxic substance myristicin. A saponin is also said to be present in nutmeg. Beckwith says that powdered nutmeg is given to women in labour. [Medlcinal Plants of Jamaica]

Fruit: A piece is chewed to alleviate stomachache in Surinam. Seed: The seed and its aril are employed as an excitant and stimulant in French Guiana. [Medicinal Plants of the Guianas (Guyana, Surinam, French Guiana)]

Unproven Uses: Internal folk medicine uses of nutmeg include diarrhoea and dysentery, inflammation of the stomach membranes, cramps, flatulence and vomiting. Externally, the oil is used for rheumatism, sciatica, neuralgia and disorders of the upper respiratory tract. Chinese Medicine: Indications include diarrhoea, vomiting and digestive problems. Indian Medicine: Indications in Indian medicine include headaches, poor vision, insomnia, fever and malaria, cholera, impotence and general debility. Homeopathic Uses: Among uses in homeopathy are nervous physical symptoms, digestive problems with flatulence and disturbed perception.  [PDR for Herbal Medicines]

Siddha uses: Pasi kuraivu, Iraippu, irumal, Naalpatta kazhichal, vindukkuraivu

Unani uses: Zof-e-Bah, Qula, Falij, Laqwa, Zof-e-Basarat, Nafkh-e-Shikam

181 Published articles of Myristica fragrans

Pachygone ovata Pedda Dusara Theega Kadukkodi

Pachygone ovata Miers
Family: Menispermaceae
All the published articles mentioned as Pachygone ovata Miers
FRLHT mentioned is as: Pachygone ovata (Poir.) Hook.f. & Thomson
Plantlist mentioned as: Pachygone ovata (Poir.) Diels

6 Published articles
1. PACHYOVATAMINE, A BISBENZYLISOQUINOLINE ALKALOID, AND OTHER ALKALOIDS FROM PACHYGONE-OVATA
Author(s): SULTANBAWA, MUS; SOTHEESWARAN, S; BALASUBRAMANIAM, S; et al.
Source: PHYTOCHEMISTRY  Volume: 24   Issue: 3   Pages: 589-592   Published: 1985


2. ADDITIONAL ALKALOIDS OF PACHYGONE-OVATA
Author(s): ELKAWI, MA; SLATKIN, DJ; SCHIFF, PL; et al.
Source: JOURNAL OF NATURAL PRODUCTS  Volume: 47   Issue: 3   Pages: 459-464   DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1021/np50033a010   Published: 1984

3. PACHYGONAMINE AND N-METHYLPACHYGONAMINE, NEW BISBENZYLISOQUINOLINE ALKALOIDS FROM PACHYGONE-OVATA
Author(s): SULTANBAWA, MUS; SOTHEESWARAN, S; BALASUBRAMANIAM, S; et al.
Source: HETEROCYCLES  Volume: 20   Issue: 10   Pages: 1927-1932   Published: 1983

4. STRUCTURE OF PACHYGONINE, A NEW QUATERNARY ALKALOID FROM PACHYGONE-OVATA
Author(s): BHAT, SV; DORNAUER, H; DESOUZA, NJ
Source: JOURNAL OF NATURAL PRODUCTS  Volume: 43   Issue: 5   Pages: 588-592   DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1021/np50011a010   Published: 1980

5. CONSTITUENTS OF PACHYGONE-OVATA AND PHARMACOLOGICAL ACTION OF ITS MAJOR LEAF ALKALOID
Author(s): DASGUPTA, S; RAY, AB; BHATTACHARYA, SK; et al.
Source: JOURNAL OF NATURAL PRODUCTS  Volume: 42   Issue: 4   Pages: 399-406   DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1021/np50004a007   Published: 1979

6. ANOMALOUS SECONDARY THICKENING IN THE ROOTS OF PACHYGONE-OVATA MIERS
Author(s): DUTT, BSM
Source: CURRENT SCIENCE  Volume: 48   Issue: 2   Pages: 82-83   Published: 1979

Setaria verticillata, Bristly foxtail, Ottoppul, Lagartera

Setaria verticillata (L.) P.Beauv.
Family: Poaceae

Synonyms: Chaetochloa brevispica Scribn. & Merr., Chaetochloa brevispica Scribn., Chaetochloa verticillata (L.) Scribn., Chaetochloa verticillata var. breviseta (Mutel) Farw., Chamaeraphis italica var. aparine (Steud.) Kuntze, Chamaeraphis italica var. densa Kuntze, Chamaeraphis italica var. rottleri (Spreng.) Kuntze, Chamaeraphis italica var. verticillata (L.) Kuntze, Chamaeraphis verticillata (L.) Porter, Cynosurus paniceus L., Ixophorus verticillatus (L.) Nash, Panicum acuminatissimum Nees ex Doll [Invalid], Panicum adhaerens Forssk., Panicum albospiculatum Swallen, Panicum aparine Steud., Panicum apricum Swallen, Panicum asperum Lam., Panicum bambusifolium Desv., Panicum floribundum Willd. ex Spreng [Invalid], Panicum italicum Ucria [Illegitimate], Panicum kleinii Swallen, Panicum pompale Swallen, Panicum respiciens (A.Rich.) Hochst. ex Steud., Panicum respiciens Hochst. ex A. Rich., Panicum rottleri (Spreng.) Nees [Illegitimate], Panicum rude Nees, Panicum rude Lam. ex Steud. [Invalid], Panicum secundum Trin., Panicum secundum var. inaequiglume Doll, Panicum semitectum Swallen [Illegitimate], Panicum vagum Scop. [Illegitimate], Panicum verticillatum L., Panicum verticillatum Rottler ex Spreng., Panicum verticillatum subsp. aparine (Steud.) T.Durand & Schinz, Panicum verticillatum var. aparine (Steud.) Asch. & Schweinf., Panicum verticillatum var. arenosum (Schur) Asch. & Graebn., Panicum verticillatum var. brevisetum Mutel, Panicum verticillatum var. parviflorum Doll, Panicum verticillatum var. retrorsum Asch. & Schweinf., Panicum viride Desf. [Illegitimate], Pennisetum respiciens A.Rich., Pennisetum verticillatum (L.) R.Br., Pennisetum verticillatum R. Br. ex Sweet, Setaria adhaerens (Forssk.) Chiov., Setaria adhaerens var. font-queri Calduch, Setaria adhaerens subsp. verticillata (L.) Belo-Corr., Setaria adhaerens var. verticillata (L.) Belo-Corr., Setaria adhaerens subsp. verticillata Belo-Correira, Setaria adhaerens var. vertillata (L.) Belo-Corr., Setaria ambigua f. major Bujor., Setaria ambigua var. major Bujor., Setaria ambigua f. rami flora Bujor., Setaria aparine (Steud.) Chiov., Setaria brevispica (Scribn. & Merr.) K.Schum., Setaria carnei Hitchc., Setaria decipiens f. major (Bujor.) Soo, Setaria depauperata Phil., Setaria floribunda Spreng., Setaria italica var. aparine (Steud.) Kuntze, Setaria leiantha f. subhirsuta Hack., Setaria nubica Link, Setaria panicea (L.) Schinz & Thell., Setaria pratensis Phil., Setaria respiciens (A.Rich.) Walp., Setaria rottleri Spreng., Setaria teysmannii Miq., Setaria verticillata f. ambigua (Guss.) T. Koyama, Setaria verticillata subsp. aparine (Steud.) T.Durand & Schinz, Setaria verticillata var. aparine (Steud.) Asch. & Graebn., Setaria verticillata var. aparine (Steud.) Asch. & Schweinf., Setaria verticillata f. arenosa (Schur) Morariu, Setaria verticillata var. arenosa Schur, Setaria verticillata var. font-queri (Calduch) O.Bolos & Vigo, Setaria verticillata var. pilifera B.de Lesd., Setaria verticillata var. respiciens (A.Rich.) A.Braun, Setaria verticillata var. respiciens (Walp.) K. Schum., Setaria verticillata var. verticillata, Setaria verticillata f. verticillata, Setaria verticilliformis Dumort., Setaria viridis var. insularis N.Terracc., Setariopsis verticillata (L.) Samp. 

Other names:

• Chinese : Lun sheng gou wei cao.
• Danish : Kransstillet skaermaks.
• Dutch : Kransnaaldaar.
• English : Bristly foxtail, Bur bristle grass, Rough panic grass, Rough bristlegrass, Rough panic-grass, Rough bristle-grass.
• Estonian : Võõr-kukeleib.
• Finnish : Kiehkurapantaheinä.
• French : Sétaire verticillée.
• German : Quirlige Borstenhirse (Switzerland), Quirlbluetiger Fennich, Quirl-Borstenhirse, Wirtel-Borstenhirse.
• Greek :  Σετάρια σπονδυλωτή.
• Italian : Pabbio verticillato (Switzerland), Panicastrella, Fiend stellino.
• Japanese : Zaratsuki enokoro gusa.
• Nepalese : Jhuse kagune ghans, Kagune jhar.
• Polish : Wonica okkowa, Wonica okrgowa.
• Portuguese : Pega-saias.
• Spanish : Lagartera, Almorejo verticilado.
• Swedish : Sträv kavelhirs.
• Tamil :  ஒட்டுப்புல்  Ottoppul.
• Thai :  หญ้าหางกระรอก   Ya hang krarok.
• Turkish :  Yapışkanotu

Published articles details here

Croton tiglium, Jayaphala, Dravanti, Neervalam, Nepalam, Jamalgota

Croton tiglium L.
Family: Euphorbiaceae
Synonyms: Croton acutus Thunb., Croton birmanicus Mull.Arg., Croton camaia Perr., Croton himalaicus D.G.Long, Croton jamalgota Buch.-Ham., Croton muricatus Blanco [Illegitimate], Croton officinalis (Klotzsch) Alston, Croton pavana Buch.-Ham., Halecus verus Raf., Kurkas tiglium (L.) Raf., Oxydectes birmanica (Mull.Arg.) Kuntze, Oxydectes blancoana Kuntze, Oxydectes pavana (Buch.-Ham.) Kuntze, Oxydectes tiglium (L.) Kuntze, Tiglium cumingii Klotzsch, Tiglium lanceolatum Klotzsch, Tiglium officinale Klotzsch, Tiglium pubescens Klotzsch, Tiglium subincanum Klotzsch

• Arabic: Habusalateen, Batu, Dand, Datun, Batu.
• Assamese: Koneeveha. Burm.– Kanako. Oriya– Jaipalo, Joyopalo, Konika.
• Persisan: Bedanjirekhatai, Tukhmebedaajirkhatai, Dund, Habbekhatai.
• Konkani: Japal
• Sinhalese– Jayapala.
• Khasi– Chicoc
• Garo– Runibih.
• Canarese: Danti, Japala, Nepala
• Chinese– Pa Teou, Pa Tou
• Malaya– Bori
• Sanskrit : Mukula, Tintiphala, Jayapala, Dravanti
• Assamese : Kanibish
• Bengali : Jaipala, Patabahar,
• English : Croton
• Gujarati : Nepalo, Jamalagota, Nepala
• Hindi : Jamalgota, Patabahar
• Kannada : Nepal, Japal beej, Japala, Nervala
• Malayalam : Nervalam, Neervalam
• Marathi : Jepal, Japal
• Punjabi : Japolota
• Tamil : Nervalam, Neervalam, Valam
• Telugu : Nepalam
• Urdu : Jamalgota

Ayurvedic uses: Jvara, Udararoga, Vibandha [APC Part-I, Vil-II]

Purging croton or croton oil plant, a small evergreen tree with separate male and female flowers, is one among the seven poisons described in Ayurveda. The drug is well known for its drastic purgative property. The drug is found to be useful in ascites, anasarca, cold, cough, asthma, constipation, calculus, dropsy, fever and enlargement of the abdominal viscera. The seed paste is a good application for skin diseases, painful swellings and alopacia. The seed-oil is useful in chronic bronchitis, laryngeal affections, arthritis and lock jaw. Misraka-sneham is an important preparation using the drug .

Chemistry: Oil contains phorbol myristate acetate ( Husain et al, 1992). Seeds contain upto 20% protein and 30-50% lipids. Iso-guanine-D-ribose (crotoniside) and saccharose were isolated from the seeds. In fractionation of croton oil, liquid-liquid distribution procedures proved to be the separation tools of choice. The per hydrogenated parent hydrocarbon of phorbol is a perhydrocyclopropabenzulene called tigliane and phorbol is 1, 1aa, 1bb, 4, 4a, 7aa, 7b, 8, 9, 9a-decahydro-4ab, 7a, 9b, 9aa- tetrahydroxy-3-(hydroxymethyl)-1, 1, 6, 8a tetramethyl-5-H-cyclopropa[3,4] benz [1.2-e]azulen-5- one. Phorbol, a tetracylic diterpene with a 5, 7, 6 and 3- membered ring has 6 oxygen functions. Phorbol accounts for 3.4% and 4- deoxy- 4a- phorbol for 0.29% of the weight of croton oil. Twentyfive phorbol-12, 13-diesters have been detected (Hecker et al, 1974). A toxin croton 1, mol. wt 72,000 has been isolated from the seeds. [Medicinal Plants, Published by Kerala Agricultural University]

Root is beneficial in dropsy, lead poisoning, cerebral haemorrhage or convulsions and congestions, apoplexy, intestinal obstructions, gout, rheumatism, arthritis, lock jaw, mania, chronic laryngitis, bronchitis and to increase manly vigour (Nadkarni, 1976). Croton seeds are used as a drastic and violent purgative in conditions like apoplexy, insanity and convulsions attended with high blood pressure. The expressed oil from the seed is given in paralysis and painful affections of joints and limbs. The oil from the seed is purgative, carminative, useful in diseases of the abdomen, mental troubles, fever and inflammations. Siddha uses: Used in treatment Vatha disorders, Skin diseases and in alopecia. [Database on Medicinal Plants Used In Ayurveda Volume 8]

Activities  — Abortifacient, Carminative, Cocarcinogen, Diaphoretic, Emetic, Emmenagogue, Irritant, Insecticide, Laxative, Nephrotoxic, Piscicide, Rubefacient, Tonic .
Indications  — Bite, Bronchosis, Cancer, Cancer, brain, Cholecystosis, Colic, Conjunctivosis, Constipation, Convulsion, Dermatosis, Eczema, Edema, Encephalosis, Enterosis, Fever, Gastrosis, Inflammation, Insanity, Malaria, Mastosis, Pain, Pulmonosis, Snakebite, Sore, Sore Throat, Stomachache, Vertigo, Worm. [Hand Book of Medicinal Herbs Second Ed., James A. Duke]

Cathartic, rubefacient, irritant. Used in ascites, anasarca, dropsy and enlargement of abdominal viscera. [Indian Medicinal Plants An Illustrated Dictionary]

Uses: The sap of Croton tiglium L. is well-known to be a violent laxative. In Malaysia, the Kenyah of Sarawak crush the ripe fruits with a little ash to poison fish, whereas the Chinese of Pangkor apply crushed leaves on bruises. Ibn Sina calls the seeds dand-el-sini, suggesting its introduction from China via caravan routes through Central Asia. Croton tiglium L. was first described by Christoval Acosta in 1578. In Western medicine, the oil expressed from the seeds of Croton tiglium L. (Croton oil; Oleum Tiglii, British Pharmaceutical Codex, 1949) has been used to treat very severe constipation and externally to produce skin irritation (dose: 0.03mL to 0.06 mL).  [Medicinal Plants of The Aisa-Pacific: Drugs for The Future]

51 Published articles of Croton tiglium

Chenopodium ambrosioides, Dysphania ambrosioides details with 116 published articles

Chenopodium ambrosioides L.

Dysphania ambrosioides (L.) Mosyakin & Clemants [accepted name]

Synonyms: Ambrina ambrosioides (L.) Spach , Ambrina ambrosioides var. anthelmintica (L.) Moldenke , Ambrina anthelmintica (L.) Spach , Ambrina incisa Moq. , Ambrina parvula Phil. , Ambrina spathulata Moq. , Atriplex ambrosioides (L.) Crantz , Atriplex anthelmintica (L.) Crantz , Blitum ambrosioides (L.) Beck , Botrys ambrosioides (L.) Nieuwl. , Botrys anthelmintica (L.) Nieuwl. , Chenopodium album subsp. ambrosioides (L.) H.J.Coste & A.Reyn. , Chenopodium amboanum (Murr) Aellen , Chenopodium ambrosioides L. , Chenopodium ambrosioides var. angustifolium Moq. , Chenopodium ambrosioides f. angustifolium (Pav. ex Moq.) Aellen , Chenopodium ambrosioides var. angustifolium Sieber, in DC. , Chenopodium ambrosioides var. anthelminticum (L.) Aellen , Chenopodium ambrosioides var. costei Aellen , Chenopodium ambrosioides var. dentatum Fenzl , Chenopodium ambrosioides f. dentatum (Fenzl) Aellen , Chenopodium ambrosioides var. genuinum Willk. , Chenopodium ambrosioides var. integrifolium Fenzl , Chenopodium ambrosioides f. integrifolium (Fenzl) Aellen , Chenopodium ambrosioides f. minus (Murr) Aellen , Chenopodium ambrosioides var. oblanceolatum Speg. , Chenopodium ambrosioides var. obovata Speg. , Chenopodium ambrosioides var. obovatum (Moq.) Speg. , Chenopodium ambrosioides f. pinnatifidum (Willk.) Aellen , Chenopodium ambrosioides var. pinnatifidum Willk. , Chenopodium ambrosioides var. pubescens Makino , Chenopodium ambrosioides var. querciforme (Murr) Aellen , Chenopodium ambrosioides f. rotundatum Aellen , Chenopodium ambrosioides f. spathulatum Aellen , Chenopodium ambrosioides var. suffruticosum (Willd.) Graebn. , Chenopodium ambrosioides subsp. suffruticosum (Willd.) Thell. , Chenopodium ambrosioides var. suffruticosum (Willd.) Aellen , Chenopodium ambrosioides f. suffruticosum (Willd.) Aellen , Chenopodium ambrosioides var. typicum Speg. [Invalid] , Chenopodium ambrosioides var. typicum (Speg.) Aellen , Chenopodium ambrosioides var. vagans (Standl.) J.T.Howell , Chenopodium angustifolium Pav. ex Moq. , Chenopodium anthelminticum L. , Chenopodium anthelminticum var. glabratum Fenzl , Chenopodium anthelminticum var. hastatum Moq. , Chenopodium anthelminticum var. subhirsutum Fenzl , Chenopodium citriodorum Steud. , Chenopodium cuneifolium Vent. ex Moq. , Chenopodium integrifolium Vorosch. , Chenopodium integrifolium subsp. ramosissimum Aellen , Chenopodium integrifolium subsp. ramosissimum Worosh. ex Just , Chenopodium opulifolium subsp. amboanum Murr , Chenopodium querciforme Murr , Chenopodium querciforme var. minus Murr , Chenopodium sancta-maria Vell. , Chenopodium santamaria Vell. , Chenopodium spathulatum (Moq.) Sieber ex Moq. , Chenopodium spathulatum var. angustifolium Moq. , Chenopodium spathulatum var. platyphyllum Moq. , Chenopodium suffruticosum Willd. , Chenopodium suffruticosum subsp. remotum Vorosch. , Chenopodium vagans Standl. , Chenopodium variegatum Gouan , Dysphania anthelmintica (L.) Mosyakin & Clemants , Orthosporum ambrosioides (L.) Kostel. , Orthosporum anthelminticum Kostel. , Orthosporum suffruticosum Kostel. , Roubieva anthelmintica (L.) Hook. & Arn. , Teloxys ambrosioides (L.) W.A. Weber , Teloxys vagans (Standl.) W.A. Weber , Vulvaria ambrosioides (L.) Bubani,  

English Names: Sweet pig weed, Mexican tea, Epazote, American goosefoot, American wormseed, Baltimore wormseed, bitter weed, Californian spearmint (in New Zealand), demigod's food, epasote, herb sancti, Mariae, Indian wormweed, Jesuit's tea, Mexican goosefoot, mouse food, pazote, Spanish tea, West Indian goosefoot, worm bush, worm grass, wormseed, wormseed goosefoot, wormseed, oil plant, wormweed.
French names: Chénopodiacées, famille du chou gras (famille du chénopode), Thé du Mexique (m), abroisine, ambroisie (des jardins), ambroisie du Mexique, ambroisin, ansérine ambroisie, ansérine américaine, anserine fausse ambroisie, ansérine anthelmique, ansérine du Mexique, ansérine odorante, ansérine vermifuge, blite ambroisie, chénopode ambrosioïde, chénopode fausse ambroisie, herbe de SainteMarie, pied d'oie, thé de Silésia, thé des Jésuites, thé d'Espagne.
Malayalam: Kattayamodakam
Kannada: Kodu- vama
Sanskrit: Sugandh-vaastuuka, Kshetra-vaastuuka.
Siddha/Tamil: Kattasambadam.
Folk: Khatuaa.

Uses: Amoebicidal, analgesic, diuretic.

Chenopodium ambrosioides contains pharmacologically active principles and cases of poisoning have been recorded. Although widely used as a culinary herb in Mexico, its consumption could be hazardous. If eaten despite this warning, it should only be consumed in very limited quantities, and rarely.
The Creek Indians used C. ambrosioides as a spring tonic. In folk medicine Mexican tea was also used to treat asthma, malaria, and various nervous diseases, but its main use has been as a vermifuge. According to Morton the seed oil paralyses, but does not kill intestinal worms, which must be expelled by a purgative. The oil of Mexican tea is particularly effective in getting rid of hookworms, but is a dangerous remedy in the hands of laypeople, overdoses causing poisoning. Nevertheless it is widely used in the world as a vermifuge. Warnings have been recorded suggesting that Mexican tea has the potential for causing abortion . Morton notes that mild reactions to the oil are headache, dizziness and nausea, while more severe symptoms include vomiting (sometimes bloody), deafness, tingling of the extremities, and depression. Acute poisoning may be fatal. In western medicine the oil is now seldom used in pharmaceutical preparations because it has been replaced by synthetic anthelmintics . The plant continues to be employed medicinally in Asia for a variety of ailments . Morton provides an extensive list of home medicinal uses in Middle America. Duke lists numerous folk uses in various cultures around the world.
Touching Mexican tea may cause dermatitis and allergic reactions, and a case of vertigo from contact with essential oil released during harvest has been described. Fernald et al. recommended that Mexican tea not be consumed as a potherb. Chickens have died from eating the seeds, and while grazing animals usually avoid Mexican tea, it has caused fatalities in cows. [Culinary Herbs]
 The leaf and aerial parts are traditionally prepared as an infusion or crushed to extract their juice which is administered orally for colic, diarrhea, stomach ache, intestinal parasites and gas.
Clinical Data: The leaf and plant extract have been investigated in human clinical trials for the following effects: antiparasitic and antiascariasis.
Preclinical Data: The following biological activities of this plant have been demonstrated in laboratory and preclinical studies using in vitro or animal models: in vivo: analgesic, antimalarial, antimicrobial, antiulcerogenic, sedative (plant extracts or constituents); anthelmintic, antifungal (essential oil).
In vitro: analgesic, antibacterial, antimalarial, insecticidal, sedative (plant extracts or constituents); antifungal (essential oil).
Plant Part Used: Leaves, fruits, entire plant and essential oil.
Traditional Preparation: The leaves or aerial parts are prepared as a tea by infusion or decoction and administered orally. For skin conditions, the crushed and heated leaves are applied externally to the affected area.
Traditional Uses: This plant is attributed strong, bitter properties. For intestinal parasites and other gastrointestinal disorders, the fresh juice of the leaves (zumo) can be combined with coconut (coco) milk and taken internally. This plant also has culinary uses as a condiment and is considered a medicinal food because of its anti-flatulent effects, especially when used as a flavoring agent in the preparation of beans (habichuelas). Spiritual applications of this herb can have health-related implications, especially for illnesses associated with spiritual origins, as the leaves are used for dispelling negative energy and evil spirits. In the Dominican Republic the leaves are used as an antiseptic for treating wounds or skin ulcers (llagas), and a tea of the leaves is used for treating asthma, colic, conjunctivitis and stomach ache. [ Dominican Medicinal Plants: A guide for health care providers]
Herb teas and infusions in postpartum depurants [Ethnomedicinal Plants Revitalization of Traditional Knowledge of Herbs]
Antispasmodic, pectoral, haemostatic, emmenagogue. Employed in treating nervous affections, particularly chorea. Dried herb—anthelmintic against round and hookworms. Ascaridole, an active constituent of the oil, is highly active against roundworms, hookworms and small, but not large, tapeworms. It is highly toxic and can cause serious side effects. The oil has been found useful in amoebic dysentery and intestinal infections (should be used with caution).  Leaves contain kaempferol--rhamnoside and ambroside [ Indian Medicinal Plants An Illustrated Dictionary]

116 Published articles of Chenopodium ambrosioides

Sesbania grandiflora, Agasthi, Agatti, Bok ful, Bunga turi, So dua uses with 85 published articles

Sesbania grandiflora (Linn.) Pers.
Family: Leguminosae

Synonyms: Aeschynomene coccinea L.f., Aeschynomene grandiflora (L.) L., Agati coccinea (L.f.) Desv., Agati grandiflora (L.) Desv., Agati grandiflora var. albiflora Wight & Arn., Agati grandiflora var. coccinea (L.f.) Wight & Arn., Coronilla coccinea (L.f.) Willd., Coronilla grandiflora (L.) Willd., Coronilla grandiflora Boiss., Dolichos arborescens G. Don, Dolichos arboreus Forssk., Emerus grandifloras (L.) Kuntze, Resupinaria grandiflora (L.) Raf., Robinia grandiflora L., Sesban coccinea (L.f.) Poir., Sesban grandiflora (L.) Poir. [Spelling variant], Sesban grandi floras (L.) Poir., Sesbania coccinea (L.f.) Pers.

Vernacular names:

• Arabic :   Saysabān,   سيسبانيا كبيرة الأوراق  
• Assamese: Bakphul
• Bengali :বক ফুল (Bokful or Heron flower, as its white and hangs like a heron from the tree.)
• Chinese :  大花田菁  (白色花品种)  Da hua tian jing (Bai se hua pin zhong),  木田菁  Mu tian jing.
• Czech :  Sesbánie velkokvětá.
• Dutch : Agati.
• English : Agati sesbania, Agasti sesbania, Corkwood tree, Hummingbird tree, Scarlet wisteria tree, Swamp pea, Vegetable hummingbird, West Indian pea, West Indian pea tree.
• French : Agati à grandes fleurs, Colibri végétal (Caribbean), Fagotier, Fleur papillon (Caribbean), Gros mourongue, Pois valette, Pois valier, Pois vallière, Sesbanie à larges fleurs.
• German : Kolibribaum, Turibaum, Scharlach Baumwisterie.
• Gujarati :  Agathio .
• Hindi :  अगस्ति Agasti (Aagasti), अगासती Agasati,  बसना  Basna,  गाछ मूंगा  Gaach-munga, Hathya,  हटिया  Hatiya,  सेसवैनिया ग्रैन्डीफ्लोरा  ,  अगेति/समय से पहले
• Indonesian: bunga turi ; kembang turi
• Japanese :  アガチ  Agachi, シロゴチョウ Shiro gochou, 白胡蝶  Shiro gochou.
• Kannada: agase
• Khmer : Angkiëdèi (Angkea dey), Pka angkea dey. ផ្កាអង្គាដី  
• Korean :  아가티  A ga ti,  웨스트인디안콩나무  We-seu-teu-in-di-an-kong-na-mu.
• Lao: ແຄ(ຂາວ) [kʰɛ́ː kʰǎːw]
• Laotian : ແຄ ຂາວ   Kh'ê: kha:w.
• Malay : Daun turi, Kacang turi, Kembang turi, Petai belalang, Pokok turi, Sesban getih, Toroy (Indonesia), Turi, Tuwi (Indonesia).
• Malayalam: അകത്തി (akatti)
• Manipuri :  হৌৱাঈমাল Houwaimal.
• Marathi :  Akatti,  शेवरी Shevari, हतगा Hatga, हेटा (heta)
• Nepalese :  अगस्ति Agasti .
• Oriya: ଅଗସ୍ତି (agastee)
• Persian :   سسبانیا گراندیفلورا ,  Sīsabān  سيسبان .
• Portuguese : Agasto, Sesbânia.
• Russian :  Сесбания крупноцветковая  Sesbania krupnotsvetkovaia, Сесбания крупноцветковая розовая (pink-flowered).
• Russian: Сесбания крупноцветковая
• Sanskrit :  अगस्ति Agasti , Agati, Agastya, Drigapalaka, Munipriya, Varnari.
• Sinhalese :  Katura murunga, Katurumurunga kolle (leaves), Katurumurunga mala (flowers)..
• Slovakian :  Sezbánia veľkokvetá.
• Spanish : Baculo, Báculo, Cresta de gallo, Gallito, Pico de flamenco, Sesbania agata, Zapaton blanco.
• Tagalog :  Katurai, Katuray.
• Tamil :  Agathi, Agatti, Akatti,  அகத்தி Akatthi, அகத்திக் கீரை Agathi keeray, Peragathi.
• Telugu :   Agise, Agisi, Bakapushpam, Ettagise, Sukanasamu. అవిసి (avisi)
• Thai :  ดอกแค   Dok khae (Daawk ), ดอกแคบ้าน  Dok khae baan,  แคบ้าน Khae baan (Central Thailand), แคแกง,  แคขาว  แค แดง Khae daeng (Chiang Mai).
• Thai: แค (khae)
• Urdu :  Agst.
• Vietnamese: so đũa

Other names: Scarlet Wisteria Tree, Red Wisteria, Daun Turi, Agati Sesban, Swamp Pea, corkwood; parrot flower; scarlet wistaria tree; sesban; vegetable hummingbird

Description: Sesbania grandiflora Pers. is a tree that can grow to 8-10 m in height. The compound leaves are about 30 cm long with 12 to 20 pairs of rounded, narrow, oblong leaflets, 3-4 cm by 1 cm. Flowers are 5-10 cm by 3 cm, in pale pink, red, purple or white. The pods are 25-50 cm, slender, and cylindrical with many light brown to red brown seeds.

Plant—astringent, antihistaminic, febrifuge. Used for intermittent fevers, catarrh, cough, consumption, glandular enlargement. An infusion of the bark is given in first stages of smallpox and other eruptive fevers (emetic in large doses).
The aqueous extract of flowers has been found to produce haemolysis of human and sheet erythrocytes even at low concentration due to methyl ester of oleanolic acid. Flowers also gave nonacosan--one and kaempferol-- rutinoside. The seed gave kaempferol--diglucoside, (+)-leucocyanidin and cyanidin- -glucoside. Seed also contains galactomannan. A saponin present in the leaves on hydrolysis gave an acid sapogenin oleanoic acid, galactose, rhamnose and glucuronic acid. Besides saponin, the leaves contain an aliphatic alcohol, grandiflorol. [Indian Medicinal Plants An Illustrated Dictionary]

Traditional Medicinal Uses: In the Philippines, the plant is used for its hypotensive properties. It is used in Indian folk medicine for the treatment of liver disorders. The juice of the leaves and flowers are popularly used for nasal catarrh and headache when taken as snuff. Various leaf preparations are used to treat epileptic fits. Applied externally for treatment of leprous eruptions. A poultice of the leaves is used for bruises. The leaf juice is mixed with honey for congenital bronchitis or cold in babies. [A Guide to Medicinal Plants An Illustrated, Scientific and Medicinal Approach]

Stem: Bark in a decoction used for stomach pains. Leaf: Juice for a gargle against mouth sprue. Used for medicinal purposes principally by people of Javan ancestry in Surinam. [Medicinal Plants of the Guianas (Guyana, Surinam, French Guiana)]

Leaf juice is used as nasal drops in headache. Fruits used as vaginal douche in leucorrhoea. Fruits used as curative agents in colic, jaundice and food poisoning. Root is useful in rheumatic swelling.

Phytoconstituents: Grandiflorol, (+)-leucocyanidin, oleanolic acid, lutein, beta-carotene, violaxanthin, neoxanthin, zeaxanthin and others.





Uses: Astringent, anticephalalgic  [Medicinal Plants, Kerala Agricultural University]

85 Published articles of Sesbania grandiflora

Plantago ovata, Plantago orbignyana, Flea seed 437 published articles

Plantago orbignyana Steinh. ex Decne. accepted name for P. ovata
Family: Plantaginaceae
Synonyms: Plantago australis subsp. orbignyana (Steinh. ex Decne.) Rahn, Plantago australis subsp. pseudomollior Rahn, Plantago cumingiana Fisch. & E Mey., Plantago harbvegii Decne., Plantago hirtella var orbignyana (Steinh. ex Decne.) A. Gray, Plantago majorvar. runcinata Walp., Plantago orbignyana var. lasiantha Pilg., Plantago ovata Phil.

• Catalan: Saragatona de l'Índia
• Hindi: ईसबगोल Isabgol
• Arabic: لقمة النعجة
• Malayalam: ഇഷദ്ഗോൾ
• Marathi: इसबगोल
• Cesky: Jitrocel vejčitý
• Russian: Подорожник яйцевидный
• Sanskrit: Isabgolam, Snigdhbijam, ashwagol
• Gujarati: Udhamjeru , umto jeeru 
• English: Flea seed
• Poland: Babka
  
  • Arabic countries: Bidr qtn , Barhanj Blond psyllium, Buzar qatona, Common plantain, Hab zargah, Lisn al kalb, Qurayta, Rebla, Warak sabun masasah
  • China : Ch-chientzu
  • Japan: Obeko
  • US: Plantago, Plantain 
  • Germany : Psillo indiano
  • Iran: Spogel

 Activities: Allergenic, Antibacterial, Anticancer, Anticholinergic; Antipyretic, Astringent, Cardiodepressant, Demulcent, Digestive, Diuretic, Emollient, Flatugenic, Hepatoprotective, Hypertensive, Hypocholesterolemic, Hypoglycemic, Hypotensive, Hypouricemic, Laxative, Pectiniferous, Peristaltic.

Indications  — Adenopathy, Atherosclerosis, Bacteria; Bleeding, Blennorrhea, Cacoethes, Cancer,Cancer, breast, Cancer, colon, Cancer, ear, Cancer, intestine,,Cancer, liver, Cancer, mouth, Cancer, neck, Cancer, parotid,Cancer, throat, Cancer, uterus, Candida, Cardiopathy, Catarrh; Chelation, cyclamate, Cold, Colitis,Constipation, Cough,Cramp, Cystosis, Dermatosis, Diabetes, Diarrhea, Diverticulosis, Duodenosis; Dysentery, Dyspepsia, Dysuria, Enterosis, Fever, Furunculosis, Gallstone, Gas, Gastrosis, Gonorrhea,Gout, Hemorrhoid, Hepatosis, High Blood Pressure, High Blood Sugar, HighCholesterol, High Triglycerides, Hyperglycemia, IBS, Inflammation, Low Blood Pressure, Mastosis, Mucososis, Obesity, Pain, Parotosis,Pharyngosis, Pregnancy, Proctosis, Psoriasis, Respirosis; Rheumatism, Sore, Stomatosis, Ulcer, Ulcerative Colitis, Urethrosis . Urogenitosis, Ulcer, UTI; VD, Whitlow, Wound. Source: Handbook of Medicinal Herbs

Plantago ovata seeds and seed husks as emollient, demulcent and laxative [ETHNOMEDICAL LEADS AND GOOD RAW DRUG HANDLING PRACTICES]

Ispaghula is stated to possess demulcent and laxative properties. Traditionally, ispaghula has been used in the treatment of chronic constipation, dysentery, diarrhoea and cystitis.Topically, a poultice has been used for furunculosis. The German Commission E approved use for chronic constipation and disorders in which bowel movements with loose stools are desirable, e.g. patients with anal fistulas, haemorrhoids, pregnancy, secondary medication in the treatment of various forms of diarrhoea and in the treatment of irritable bowel syndrome. The European Medicines Agency (EMEA) Committee on Herbal Medicinal Products (HMPC) has adopted a Community Herbal Monograph for ispaghula husk  and seed. The draft monographs include the following therapeutic indications under well-established use: (a) treatment of habitual constipation; (b) conditions in which easy defaecation with soft stools is desirable, e.g. in cases of painful defaecation after rectal or anal surgery, anal fissures and haemorrhoids; and for ispaghula husk, (c) in patients for whom an increased daily fibre intake may be advisable, e.g. as an adjuvant in constipationpredominant irritable bowel syndrome, and as an adjuvant to diet in hypercholesterolaemia. [Herbal Medicines Third edition, Joanne Barnes, Linda A Anderson and J David Phillipson]

Seed and husk—laxative, diuretic, demulcent, bechic, cholinergic. Used in inflammatory conditions of the mucous membrane of gastrointestinal and genitourinary tract, chronic amoebic and bacillary dysentery; also in hypercholesterolemia.
Key application:  In chronic constipation and irritable bowel. (German Commission E.) Also in constipation due to duodenal ulcer or diverticulitis (WHO.) German Commission E also noted that Blond Psyllium seed lowers serum cholesterol levels. It has also been shown to slow sugar absorption thereby reducing blood glucose. (ESCOP.) Use of Blond Psyllium husk up to six months did not clinically alter vitamin or mineral status in a review of eight human trials. It did not reduce absorption of calcium.
The seed contains amino acids including valine, alanine, glutamic acid, glycine, cystine, lysine, leucine and tyrosine; and a mucilage consisting of a mixture of polysaccharides composed mainly of xylose, arabinose and galacturonic acid; rhamnose and galactose are also present. The seeds also gave aucubin, the antibacterial principle. The seed coat contains fatty acids mainly linoleic, oleic andpalmitic acids in decreasing concentrations. The seeds show a liver protective effect on induced hepatotoxicity inmice. In China, the plant is used clinically to treat certain types of hepatitis (activity due to aucubin content). [Indian Medicinal Plants An Illustrated Dictionary]

437 Published articles of Plantago orbignyana

Suregada_multiflora False_Lime Limau_Hantu Ban_Naranga Fa_Choin_Da

Suregada multiflora (A.Juss.) Baill.
Family: Euphorbiaceae

Synonyms: Gelonium affine S.Moore, Gelonium bifarium Roxb. ex Willd., Gelonium fascuculatum Roxb., Gelonium multiflorum A.Juss., Gelonium obtusum Miq., Gelonium oxyphyl Ium Miq., Gelonium sumatranum S.Moore, Gelonium tenuifolium Ridl., Suregada affinis (S.Moore) Croizat, Suregada bifaria (Roxb. ex Willd.) Baill., Suregada dicocca Roxb. ex Pax [Illegitimate], Suregada glabra Roxb., Suregada oxyphyl la (Miq.) Kuntze, Suregada sumatrana (S.Moore) Croizat, Suregada tenuifolia (Ridl.) Croizat, Gelonium aequoreum var. hainanense Hemsl., Suregada multiflora var. lamellata Airy Shaw, Suregada multi flora var. verrucigera Airy Shaw

Common name: False Lime, Limau Hantu
Hindi: बन नारंगा Ban Naranga
Bengali: নারিঙ্গা / নারেঙ্গা Naringa / Narenga
Other names: Chasesii, Fa Choin Da

Published articles of Suregada multiflora

Clerodendrum infortunatum Clerodendrum cordatum Volkameria infortunata

Clerodendrum infortunatum L.
Family: Lamiaceae
Synonyms: Clerodendrum viscosum Vent. , Volkameria infortunata Roxb., Clerodendrum cordatum D.Don
Common name: Hill glory bower
Bengali: Ghetu (ঘেটু), Bhat  (ভাট)
Malayalam: വട്ടപ്പെരുക്
Nepali: भाँटेझार Bhantejhar
Sinhala: Gaspinna
Tamil: Karukanni, Perugilai, Vellaikkanni;
Hindi: Bhant, Ghano, Thunera
Sanskrit: Bhaandira, Bhaandi, Kaari, Barhibarha, Barhichuda, Bhandira, Bhantaka, Bhanti, Harita, Kiravarnaka, Kukkura, Mayurachuda, Shirnaroma, Shirnaromaka, Shukabarha, Shukachhada, Shukapachhaka, Sthauneyaka, Vikacha, Vikirnaroma, Vikirnasanjna

Uses: The leaves and roots of this plant are used externally for tumours and certain skin diseases. The fresh juice is given internally as a vermifuge and febrifuge in malarial fevers, especially in children. [ Medicinal Plants (Indigenous and Exotic) Used in Ceylon Part- V]

Ayurvedic uses: Leaves and roots employed externally for skin diseases and alopecia. Leaves are prescribed in headache. Roots are given in cramps and rheumatism. [Indian Medicinal Plants An Illustrated Dictionary]

13 Published articles of Clerodendrum infortunatum

Dregea volubilis (Linn. f.) Benth. ex Hook. f

Dregea volubilis (Linn. f.) Benth. ex Hook. f
Family: Apocynaceae

Synonyms: Apocynum tiliifolium, Asclepias viridiflora, Asclepias volubilis, Cynanchum viridiflorum, Dregea angustifolia, Dregea formosana, Dregea pubescens, Dregea volubilis, Hoya lacuna, Hoya viridi flora, Hoya viridiflora, Hoya volubilis, Hoya formosana, Marsdenia volubilis, Schollia volubilis , Tylophora macrantha, Wattakaka angustifolia, Wattakaka pubescens , Wattakaka volubilis
Common name: cotton milk plant, green milkweed climber, green wax flower, sneezing silk
Bengali: titakunga
Burmese: gwe-dauk-nwe (hkwé:tauk-nwè)
Chinese: 南山藤 nan shan teng
Gujarati: માલતી malati
Hindi: अकड़ बेल akad bel, हरणडोडी harandodi, नखछिकनी nak-chikni
Kannada: ದುಗ್ಧಿವೆ dugdhive
Malayalam: velipparuthi
Marathi: हरणदोडी harandodi, नखसिकणी nakhasikani
Mayanman: Gway - dauk
Oriya: dudghika
Sanskrit: हेमजिवन्ती hemajivanti
Tamil: கொடிப்பாலை kodi-p-palai
Telugu: దూదిపాలతీగ dudipalatiga

Published articles of Dregea volubilis can be found here