Ononis natrix L.
Family:Fabaceae
English name: Sticky restharrow
Arabic: شبرق أفعى الماء
Catalan: Gavó
Chinese: 黄芒柄花
Dutch: Geel stalkruid
Finnish: Keltaorakko
French: Bugrane fétide
German: Gelbe Hauhechel
Russian: Стальник жёлтый
Spanish: Yerba culebra
Leaves used in toothache [Ethnomedicinal Plants Revitalization of Traditional Knowledge of Herbs]
37 Published articles of Ononis natrix
Tuesday, July 4, 2017
Monday, June 26, 2017
Andrographis ovata
Andrographis ovata (T.Anderson ex Bedd.) Benth. & Hook.f.
Family: Acanthaceae
Synonym: Gymnostachyum ovatum T.Anderson ex Bedd.
Tamil: periyanangai, periyanangan
Tall robust herb, leaves broadly ovate, pink flowers in panicles
Leaf paste used as an antidote; crushed leaves applied to treat scabies. [CRC World Dictionary of Medicinal and Poisonous Plants]
3 Published papers of Andrographis ovata
Family: Acanthaceae
Synonym: Gymnostachyum ovatum T.Anderson ex Bedd.
Tamil: periyanangai, periyanangan
Tall robust herb, leaves broadly ovate, pink flowers in panicles
Leaf paste used as an antidote; crushed leaves applied to treat scabies. [CRC World Dictionary of Medicinal and Poisonous Plants]
3 Published papers of Andrographis ovata
Sunday, June 25, 2017
Oroxylum indicum, shyonaka, tattuna, sona, เพกา, තොටිල, Bonglai, ороксилум индийский
Oroxylum indicum (L.) Kurz
Family: Fabaceae
Synonyms: Arthrophyllum ceylanicum Miq., Arthrophyllum reticulatum Blume ex Miq., Bignonia indica L., Bignonia lugubris Salisb., Bignonia pentandra Lour., Bignonia quadripinnata Blanco, Bignonia tripinnata Noronha, Bignonia tuberculata Roxb. ex DC., Calosanthes indica (L.) Blume, Hippoxylon indica (L.) Raf., Oroxylum flavum Rehder, Spathodea indica (L.) Pers.
Common name: Broken Bones Tree, Indian Trumpet Flower, Tree of Damocles
367 Published articles of Oroxylum indicum
Family: Fabaceae
Synonyms: Arthrophyllum ceylanicum Miq., Arthrophyllum reticulatum Blume ex Miq., Bignonia indica L., Bignonia lugubris Salisb., Bignonia pentandra Lour., Bignonia quadripinnata Blanco, Bignonia tripinnata Noronha, Bignonia tuberculata Roxb. ex DC., Calosanthes indica (L.) Blume, Hippoxylon indica (L.) Raf., Oroxylum flavum Rehder, Spathodea indica (L.) Pers.
Common name: Broken Bones Tree, Indian Trumpet Flower, Tree of Damocles
- Assamese: তোগুনা Toguna
- Bengali: সোনা sona
- Hindi: भूत वृक्ष bhut-vriksha, दीर्घवृन्त dirghavrinta, कुटन्नट kutannat, मण्डूक manduk (the flower), पत्रोर्ण patrorna, पूतिवृक्ष putivriksha, शल्लक shallaka, शूरण shuran, सोन or शोण son, वटुक vatuk
- Kannada: ತಟ್ಟುನ tattuna
- Konkani: davamadak
- Malayalam: പലകപയ്യാനി palaqapayyani, വാശ്പ്പാതിരി vashrppathiri, വെള്ളപ്പാതിരി vellappathiri
- Manipuri: শম্বা Shamba
- Marathi: टायिटू tayitu, टेटु tetu
- Oriya: टटेलों tatelo
- Sanskrit: अरलु aralu, श्योनक shyonaka
- Tamil: சொரிகொன்றை cori-konnai, பாலையுடைச்சி palai-y-utaicci, பூதபுஷ்பம் puta-puspam (the flower)
- Telugu: మండూకపరణి manduka-parani, పంపెన pampena, శూకనాసము suka-nasamu, తుందిలము tundilamu, గుంపెన gumpena.
- Azerbaijani: Hind oroksilumu
- Chinese: 土黄柏
- Malay: Bonglai
- Russian: ороксилум индийский
- Sinhala: තොටිල
- Thai: เพกา
- Vietnamese: Núc nác
Description: Trees up to 10 m or more. Leaves very large, 3-pinnate, 60-180 cm long, imparipinnate, rachis stout ribbed; leaflets opposite, elliptic-ovate, 7-14 x 5-8 cm, entire, subacuminate, base oblique or rounded, nerves inconspicuous above, prominent and minutely pubescent on lower surface. Flowers not seen. Capsule elongated, 30-100 cm, compressed, brown, valves woody. Seeds discoid, with wing 35-40 x 58-60 mm; wing transparent, yellowish-white.
Used in diarrhea due to nervous breakdown, cough, tastelessness, diseases of the urinary bladder, rheumatism, diseases of the abdomen, loss of movement of the leg, neurological disorders, diseases of the ear, and inflammation (therapeutic uses based on texts from the thirteenth to sixteenth centuries). Bark: bitter tonic, diuretic, powder or infusion diaphoretic. Root bark: astringent, used in diarrhea and dysentery. Stem bark: anti-inflammatory, used in rheumatism. Root: decoction prescribed in dropsy. [Ayurvedic Pharmacopoeial Plant Drugs: Expanded Therapeutics]
Anti-inflammatory, Antipyretic, Antirheumatic, Antitussive, Astringent, Expectorant, Female Tonic, Stomachic, Vulnerary. Oroxylum bark tea is used traditionally as a uterine tonic after childbirth. It is also used in treatment of diarrhea, arthritis, and measles. Oroxylum seeds and bark are prescribed in cases of sore throat and cough, especially when accompanied by chills, fever, or other cold symptoms. The root, stem and bark is an antidiarrheal and a tonic for the four elements. This herb is extremely popular among the Hill-Tribes, who use it for treatment of indigestion, stomachache, inflammation, kidney and bladder disease, spleen disease, malaria, and cancer. [A Thai Herbal: Traditional Recipes for Health and Harmony]
Used in Ayurveda. Lipoxygenase inhibitors. Bark vermicide, tonic, antiinflammatory, antirheumatic, antidiarrheal, astringent, antidysenteric, diuretic, antiseptic, antimicrobial; crushed bark boiled and the extract taken to cure jaundice; bark paste heated and applied in muscular pain, rheumatism, rheumatoid arthritis. [CRC World Dictionary of Medicinal and Poisonous Plants]
In China, the seeds of Oroxylum indicum (L.) Vent. are used to assuage liver and stomach discomfort, and to heal ulcers and boils. In Burma, Vietnam and the Philippines, the bark is used to treat dysentery and rheumatism. In Malaysia, a decoction of the leaves is drunk to assuage stomach discomfort, treat rheumatism and to heal wounds. In Thailand, the fruits are consumed as vegetables, whereas the stem bark is used to treat arthritis. [Medicinal Plants: Drugs For The Future? ]
The root-bark and stem-bark possess antiallergic properties and are used in treating allergic diseases, urticaria, jaundice, asthma, sore throat, laryngitis, hoarseness, gastraigia, diarrhoea, dysentery, infantile erythema and measles. The normal dose is 8 to 16g of bark in the form of a decoction, extract or powder. The seeds are active on chronic cough and gastraigia: 5 to 10g daily in the form of a decoction or powder. An alcoholic maceration of fresh bark is applied externally for lacquer allergic dermatitis. [Medicinal Plants in Viet Nam]
Used in diarrhea due to nervous breakdown, cough, tastelessness, diseases of the urinary bladder, rheumatism, diseases of the abdomen, loss of movement of the leg, neurological disorders, diseases of the ear, and inflammation (therapeutic uses based on texts from the thirteenth to sixteenth centuries). Bark: bitter tonic, diuretic, powder or infusion diaphoretic. Root bark: astringent, used in diarrhea and dysentery. Stem bark: anti-inflammatory, used in rheumatism. Root: decoction prescribed in dropsy. [Ayurvedic Pharmacopoeial Plant Drugs: Expanded Therapeutics]
Anti-inflammatory, Antipyretic, Antirheumatic, Antitussive, Astringent, Expectorant, Female Tonic, Stomachic, Vulnerary. Oroxylum bark tea is used traditionally as a uterine tonic after childbirth. It is also used in treatment of diarrhea, arthritis, and measles. Oroxylum seeds and bark are prescribed in cases of sore throat and cough, especially when accompanied by chills, fever, or other cold symptoms. The root, stem and bark is an antidiarrheal and a tonic for the four elements. This herb is extremely popular among the Hill-Tribes, who use it for treatment of indigestion, stomachache, inflammation, kidney and bladder disease, spleen disease, malaria, and cancer. [A Thai Herbal: Traditional Recipes for Health and Harmony]
Used in Ayurveda. Lipoxygenase inhibitors. Bark vermicide, tonic, antiinflammatory, antirheumatic, antidiarrheal, astringent, antidysenteric, diuretic, antiseptic, antimicrobial; crushed bark boiled and the extract taken to cure jaundice; bark paste heated and applied in muscular pain, rheumatism, rheumatoid arthritis. [CRC World Dictionary of Medicinal and Poisonous Plants]
In China, the seeds of Oroxylum indicum (L.) Vent. are used to assuage liver and stomach discomfort, and to heal ulcers and boils. In Burma, Vietnam and the Philippines, the bark is used to treat dysentery and rheumatism. In Malaysia, a decoction of the leaves is drunk to assuage stomach discomfort, treat rheumatism and to heal wounds. In Thailand, the fruits are consumed as vegetables, whereas the stem bark is used to treat arthritis. [Medicinal Plants: Drugs For The Future? ]
The root-bark and stem-bark possess antiallergic properties and are used in treating allergic diseases, urticaria, jaundice, asthma, sore throat, laryngitis, hoarseness, gastraigia, diarrhoea, dysentery, infantile erythema and measles. The normal dose is 8 to 16g of bark in the form of a decoction, extract or powder. The seeds are active on chronic cough and gastraigia: 5 to 10g daily in the form of a decoction or powder. An alcoholic maceration of fresh bark is applied externally for lacquer allergic dermatitis. [Medicinal Plants in Viet Nam]
367 Published articles of Oroxylum indicum
Stevia rebaudiana, Estèvia, 스테비아, ステビア, หญ้าหวาน, شیرینبرگ, Madhu patra
Stevia rebaudiana (Bertoni) Bertoni
Family: Asteraceae
Synonyms: Eupatorium rebaudianum Bertoni, Stevia rebaudiana (Bertoni) Hemsl.
English: Stevia, Sweet Leaf, Sweet Honey Leaf
Guarani: caa êhê
Catalan: Estèvia
Czech: Stévie sladká
Danish: Sukkerplante
Persian: شیرینبرگ
Korean: 스테비아
Hungarian: Jázminpakóca
Malayalam: പഞ്ചാരക്കൊല്ലി, മധുരമുള്ള ഇലകൾ.
Dutch: Honingkruid
Japanese: ステビア
Russian: Стевия медовая
Slovak: Stévia cukrová
Tamil: சீனித்துளசி cheeni thulasi, சர்க்கரைத் துளசி sarkarai thulasi
Thai: หญ้าหวาน
Vietnamese: Cỏ ngọt
Chinese: 甜叶菊
Sanskrit: Madhu patra
Dried leaf as a sugar substitute for diabetics, hypoglycemics, and weight-conscious individuals. By weight, it is up to 300 times sweeter than sugar but has virtually no calories. Diabetics and hypoglycemics should always use stevia as a sweetener in herbal teas rather than honey or sugar, as it does not cause spikes in blood sugar. [A Thai Herbal: Traditional Recipes for Health and Harmony]
Antimicrobial, Hypoglycemic (lowers blood sugar, levels), Lowers blood pressure. The herb’s sweet taste and hypoglycemic action make it a valuable remedy in early onset diabetes. It can also help to prevent tooth decay, aid weight loss, and improve immune resistance in yeast infections. [Herbal Remedies]
500 published articles of Stevia rebaudiana
Family: Asteraceae
Synonyms: Eupatorium rebaudianum Bertoni, Stevia rebaudiana (Bertoni) Hemsl.
English: Stevia, Sweet Leaf, Sweet Honey Leaf
Guarani: caa êhê
Catalan: Estèvia
Czech: Stévie sladká
Danish: Sukkerplante
Persian: شیرینبرگ
Korean: 스테비아
Hungarian: Jázminpakóca
Malayalam: പഞ്ചാരക്കൊല്ലി, മധുരമുള്ള ഇലകൾ.
Dutch: Honingkruid
Japanese: ステビア
Russian: Стевия медовая
Slovak: Stévia cukrová
Tamil: சீனித்துளசி cheeni thulasi, சர்க்கரைத் துளசி sarkarai thulasi
Thai: หญ้าหวาน
Vietnamese: Cỏ ngọt
Chinese: 甜叶菊
Sanskrit: Madhu patra
Dried leaf as a sugar substitute for diabetics, hypoglycemics, and weight-conscious individuals. By weight, it is up to 300 times sweeter than sugar but has virtually no calories. Diabetics and hypoglycemics should always use stevia as a sweetener in herbal teas rather than honey or sugar, as it does not cause spikes in blood sugar. [A Thai Herbal: Traditional Recipes for Health and Harmony]
Antimicrobial, Hypoglycemic (lowers blood sugar, levels), Lowers blood pressure. The herb’s sweet taste and hypoglycemic action make it a valuable remedy in early onset diabetes. It can also help to prevent tooth decay, aid weight loss, and improve immune resistance in yeast infections. [Herbal Remedies]
500 published articles of Stevia rebaudiana
Saturday, June 24, 2017
Physalis grisea, Meksikontomatillo, Grey Ground Cherry, Strawberry Tomato, физалис земляниный
Solanum villosum, hairy nightshade, Morelle noire, zirna galbena, Donsnachtschade, Raktakovidaraha
Solanum villosum Mill.
Family: Solanaceae
Synonyms: Solanum miniatum Bernh. ex Willd. , Solanum nigrum var. humile (Bernh. ex Willd.) C.Y. Wu & S.C. Huang
Veterinary medicine, crushed fruit given for mouth and nose diseases of chicken. [CRC World Dictionary of Medicinal and Poisonous Plants]
46 Published articles of Solanum villosum
Family: Solanaceae
Synonyms: Solanum miniatum Bernh. ex Willd. , Solanum nigrum var. humile (Bernh. ex Willd.) C.Y. Wu & S.C. Huang
- English: hairy nightshade, red nightshade, woolly nightshade
- Sanskrit: कोविदारः Kovidaraha, रक्तकोविदारः Raktokovidaraha
- Welsh: Codwarth coch
- German: Gelbfrüchtiger Nachtschatten
- Dutch: Donsnachtschade
- Swedish: Gul nattskatta
- Chinese: 红果龙葵
- Finnish: Myskikoiso
- French: Morelle ailée, Morelle noire
- Romanian: zirna galbena
Description: Herbs erect, 40-60 cm tall, much branched; pubescence of simple, sometimes glandular hairs. Stems pubescent, often angular. Petiole 5-10 mm, winged; leaf blade ovate to elliptic, 3-7 × 2-4 cm, sparsely pubescent, base cuneate, decurrent, margin entire, sinuate, or coarsely dentate, apex acute. Inflorescences extra-axillary, umbellate; peduncle 1 cm, unbranched. Pedicel 4-6 mm. Calyx 2 × 1-1.5 mm, puberulent; lobes obtuse, less than 1 mm, ciliate, sinuses rounded. Corolla white or purplish, sometimes drying yellowish, 5-7 × 8-10 mm; lobes ovate-lanceolate, ca. 3 mm, ciliate, strongly spreading and reflexed. Filaments 1.5-1.8 mm, pubescent; anthers ca. 2 mm. Style 3-4.5 mm, pilose at base. Fruiting pedicel 1-1.5 cm, pubescent. Berry red, orange, or yellow, often bright, globose, 6-8 mm in diam. Seeds discoid, ca. 1 mm.
Veterinary medicine, crushed fruit given for mouth and nose diseases of chicken. [CRC World Dictionary of Medicinal and Poisonous Plants]
46 Published articles of Solanum villosum
Wednesday, June 21, 2017
Origanum majorana, maruvam, sweet marjoram, murwam, Havemerian, Aedmajoraan, Amaracum, マジョラム,
Origanum majorana L.
Family:Lamiaceae
Synonyms: Amaracus majorana (L.) Schinz & Thell., Majorana dubia (Boiss.) Briq., Majorana fragrans Raf., Majorana hortensis Moench, Majorana majorana (L.) H.Karst., Majorana mexicana M.Martens & Galeotti, Majorana ovalifolia Stokes, Majorana ovatifolia Stokes, Majorana suffruticosa Raf., Majorana tenuifolia Raf., Majorana tenuifolia Gray, Majorana uncinata Stokes, Majorana vulgaris Gray Origanum confertum Savi, Origanum dubium Boiss., Origanum majorana var. majoranoides (Willd.) Nyman, Origanum majorana var. tenuifolium Weston, Origanum majoranoides Willd., Origanum odorum Salisb., Origanum salvifolium Roth, Thymus majorana (L.) Kuntze.
Indian names: marupatra, marva, murwa, Sukhaatmaka, Marubaka, Phanijjaka, Marzanjosh.
The leaves, flowers, and tender stems are employed for flavoring syrups, stews, dressings, liqueurs, sauces, vinegars, soups, omelets, sausages, stuffings, poultry, meats and seafoods. In herbal form, marjoram has been used in folk medicine as a remedy for asthma, indigestion, headache, rheumatism, and toothache. Several varied folk uses of marjoram in Middle America are outlined for such conditions as hysteria, epilepsy, muscular pain, pain of childbirth, flatulence, and ear problems. As noted by Morton, many of these uses were common in Europe and were introduced into the New World by the Spaniards. The herb has formed part of sneezing powders. The oil of marjoram has been used much like that of oregano (O. vulgare) in traditional medicine. The volatile oil has been
employed to treat flatulence, colic, and rheumatism. It has also been applied externally as a liniment for sprains and bruises, used as a stimulant and tonic, and employed to alleviate tooth aches by placing a few drops On cotton placed on the tooth. Marjoram oil was used to promote perspiration in those suffering from measles, and was also regarded as a treatment for spasms. There are no important modem medicinal uses for marjoram. [Culinary Herbs]
Used in respiratory diseases, colds, gynaecological disorders [Ethnomedicinal Plants Revitalization of Traditional Knowledge of Herbs]
Origanum majorana , sweet marjoram, is used as a sedative. Marjoram eases stiff joints and muscle spasms, including tics, excessive coughing, menstrual cramps, and headaches (especially migraines). It also slightly lowers high blood pressure. Testing has shown it to be one of the most effective fragrances in relaxing brain waves. As a result, it makes excellent calming massage oil, delightful when combined with the softer lavender. It has specific properties that fight the viruses and bacteria responsible for colds, flu, or laryngitis. In healing salves and creams, it also soothes burns, bruises, and inflammation. O. majorana is also an antioxidant that naturally preserves food. [Greco-Arab and Islamic Herbal Medicine Traditional System, Ethics, Safety, Efficacy, and Regulatory Issues]
Antifungal, Antioxidant, Antiseptic, Expectorant, Stimulant respiratory and digestive infection with strongly antiseptic and anti- microbial constituents, oregano infusion or tincture is a useful expectorant in bronchial infection, chesty coughs, and respiratory catarrh. Digestive problems such as gastroenteritis and candida infection will also benefit from the herb’s tonic activity, especially where bloating and food intolerance are present. For mouth and throat infections, including oral thrush, use the infusion as a mouthwash or gargle, then swallow. [Herbal Remedies]
Emmenagogue, antispasmodic, carminative, expectorant. Leaves and seed— astringent, antispasmodic. Warm infusion of herb—promotes suppressed menstrual flow. [Indian Medicinal Plants An Illustrated Dictionary]
Used in cooking. marjoram has a long history of medicinal use. By the Creeks as an anti-dote to poisoning and snake venom, by the Romans for stomach disorders and more recently for digestive. Antispasmodic and sedative properties. However, the oil is reputedly not suitable to use by pregnant women. The oil is extracted by steam distillation from the leaves. [Trease and Evans Pharmacognosy]
269 Published articles of Origanum majorana
Family:Lamiaceae
Synonyms: Amaracus majorana (L.) Schinz & Thell., Majorana dubia (Boiss.) Briq., Majorana fragrans Raf., Majorana hortensis Moench, Majorana majorana (L.) H.Karst., Majorana mexicana M.Martens & Galeotti, Majorana ovalifolia Stokes, Majorana ovatifolia Stokes, Majorana suffruticosa Raf., Majorana tenuifolia Raf., Majorana tenuifolia Gray, Majorana uncinata Stokes, Majorana vulgaris Gray Origanum confertum Savi, Origanum dubium Boiss., Origanum majorana var. majoranoides (Willd.) Nyman, Origanum majorana var. tenuifolium Weston, Origanum majoranoides Willd., Origanum odorum Salisb., Origanum salvifolium Roth, Thymus majorana (L.) Kuntze.
Indian names: marupatra, marva, murwa, Sukhaatmaka, Marubaka, Phanijjaka, Marzanjosh.
- Hindi: मरुआ
- Kannada: ಮರುಗ maruga
- Telugu: మరువం
- Arabic: مردقوش كبير
- Azerbaijani: Mərzə
- Belarusian: Маяран
- Bulgarian: Майорана
- Bosnian: Mažuran
- Catalan: Marduix
- Czech: Majoránka zahradní
- Danish: Havemerian
- Estonian: Aedmajoraan
- Greek: Ματζουράνα
- Irish: Oragán cumhra
- Hebrew: אזוב תרבותי
- Kazakh: Майоран
- Latin: Amaracum
- Japanese: マジョラム
- Polish: Lebiodka majeranek
- Romanian: Maghiran
- Russian: Майоран
- Chinese: 墨角蘭
The leaves, flowers, and tender stems are employed for flavoring syrups, stews, dressings, liqueurs, sauces, vinegars, soups, omelets, sausages, stuffings, poultry, meats and seafoods. In herbal form, marjoram has been used in folk medicine as a remedy for asthma, indigestion, headache, rheumatism, and toothache. Several varied folk uses of marjoram in Middle America are outlined for such conditions as hysteria, epilepsy, muscular pain, pain of childbirth, flatulence, and ear problems. As noted by Morton, many of these uses were common in Europe and were introduced into the New World by the Spaniards. The herb has formed part of sneezing powders. The oil of marjoram has been used much like that of oregano (O. vulgare) in traditional medicine. The volatile oil has been
employed to treat flatulence, colic, and rheumatism. It has also been applied externally as a liniment for sprains and bruises, used as a stimulant and tonic, and employed to alleviate tooth aches by placing a few drops On cotton placed on the tooth. Marjoram oil was used to promote perspiration in those suffering from measles, and was also regarded as a treatment for spasms. There are no important modem medicinal uses for marjoram. [Culinary Herbs]
Used in respiratory diseases, colds, gynaecological disorders [Ethnomedicinal Plants Revitalization of Traditional Knowledge of Herbs]
Origanum majorana , sweet marjoram, is used as a sedative. Marjoram eases stiff joints and muscle spasms, including tics, excessive coughing, menstrual cramps, and headaches (especially migraines). It also slightly lowers high blood pressure. Testing has shown it to be one of the most effective fragrances in relaxing brain waves. As a result, it makes excellent calming massage oil, delightful when combined with the softer lavender. It has specific properties that fight the viruses and bacteria responsible for colds, flu, or laryngitis. In healing salves and creams, it also soothes burns, bruises, and inflammation. O. majorana is also an antioxidant that naturally preserves food. [Greco-Arab and Islamic Herbal Medicine Traditional System, Ethics, Safety, Efficacy, and Regulatory Issues]
Antifungal, Antioxidant, Antiseptic, Expectorant, Stimulant respiratory and digestive infection with strongly antiseptic and anti- microbial constituents, oregano infusion or tincture is a useful expectorant in bronchial infection, chesty coughs, and respiratory catarrh. Digestive problems such as gastroenteritis and candida infection will also benefit from the herb’s tonic activity, especially where bloating and food intolerance are present. For mouth and throat infections, including oral thrush, use the infusion as a mouthwash or gargle, then swallow. [Herbal Remedies]
Emmenagogue, antispasmodic, carminative, expectorant. Leaves and seed— astringent, antispasmodic. Warm infusion of herb—promotes suppressed menstrual flow. [Indian Medicinal Plants An Illustrated Dictionary]
Used in cooking. marjoram has a long history of medicinal use. By the Creeks as an anti-dote to poisoning and snake venom, by the Romans for stomach disorders and more recently for digestive. Antispasmodic and sedative properties. However, the oil is reputedly not suitable to use by pregnant women. The oil is extracted by steam distillation from the leaves. [Trease and Evans Pharmacognosy]
269 Published articles of Origanum majorana
Centaurium erythraea, centaury, Marktusindgylden, rohtosappi, Echt duizendguldenkruid, ასისთავა, Аууондархуыз, Золототысячник обыкновенный
Centaurium erythraea Rafn
Family:Gentianaceae
Synonyms: Centaurella dichotoma Delarbre, Centaurium capitatum (Willd. ex Roem. & Schult.) Borbás, Centaurium centaurium (L.) W.Wight ex Piper Centaurium corymbosum (Dulac) Druce, Centaurium erythraea subsp. austriacum (Ronniger ex Fritsch) Kouharov & Petrova, Centaurium erythraea subsp. austriacum Ronniger, Centaurium erythraea var. capitatum (Willd. ex Roem. & Schult.) Melderis, Centaurium erythraea var. fasciculare (Duby) Ubsdell, Centaurium erythraea var. laxum (Boiss.) Mouterde ex Charpin & Greuter, Centaurium erythraea var. masclansii O.Bolòs & Vigo, Centaurium erythraea var. subcapitatum (Corb.) Ubsdell, Centaurium erythraea var. sublitorale (Wheldon & Salmon) Ubsdell, Centaurium latifolium (Sm.) Druce, Centaurium lomae (Gilg) Druce, Centaurium minus Garsault Centaurium minus Moench, Centaurium minus var. austriacum (Ronniger ex Fritsch) Soó, Centaurium minus subsp. austriacum (Ronniger) O. Schwarz, Centaurium minus var. transiens (Wittr.) Soó, Centaurium umbellatum Gilib. Centaurium umbellatum f. album Sigunov, Centaurium umbellatum subsp. austriacum Ronniger ex Fritsch, Centaurium umbellatum subsp. austriacum Ronniger, Chironia centaurium (L.) F.W.Schmidt, Chironia centaurium var. fascicularis Duby, Erythraea capitata Willd. ex Roem. & Schult., Erythraea centaurium (L.) Pers., Erythraea centaurium (L.) Borkh., Erythraea centaurium var. acutiflora Boiss., Erythraea centaurium var. grandiflora Griseb., Erythraea centaurium f. itatiaiaensis Dusén, Erythraea centaurium var. laxa Boiss., Erythraea centaurium var. subcapitata Corb., Erythraea centaurium var. sublitoralis Wheldon & Salmon, Erythraea centaurium var. transiens Wittr., Erythraea corymbosa Dulac, Erythraea germanica Hoffmanns. & Link, Erythraea latifolia Sm., Erythraea lomae Gilg, Erythraea rhodensis Boiss. & Reut., Erythraea shuttleworthiana Rouy, Erythraea vulgaris Gray, Gentiana centaurium L., Gentiana gerardii F.W.Schmidt, Gentiana palustris Lam., Gonipia linearis Raf., Hippocentaurea centaurium Schult., Libadion variabile Bubani.
- Common name: Common centaury
- Azerbaijani: Kiçik qızılçətir
- Balgarian: Червен кантарион
- Bashkir: Һарыгүҙ
- Chinese: 日本鬼燈檠
- Croatian:Štitasta kičica
- Czech: Zeměžluč okolíkatá
- Danish: Marktusindgylden
- Finnish: rohtosappi
- French: Erythrée
- Georgian: ასისთავა
- German: Echt duizendguldenkruid
- Hungarian: Kis ezerjófű
- Kazakh: Шатырша толғақшөп
- Latin: Herba Centaurii Minoris
- Latvian: Čemuru augstiņš
- Lithuanian: Skėtinė širdažolė
- Ossetic: Аууондархуыз
- Persian: قنطوریون صغیر
- Portuguese: Fel-da-terra
- Romanian: fierea pămîntului
- Romanian: Țintaură
- Russian: Золототысячник обыкновенный
- Samogitian: Šėrdažuolė
- Serbian: Кичица
- Sloenian: Navadna tavžentroža
- Slovak: Zemežlč menšia
- Swedish: tusengyllenört
Cholagogue, diaphoretic, digestive, emetic, febrifuge, stomachic, tonic, bitter; applied to wounds and sores. [CRC World Dictionary of Medicinal and Poisonous Plants]
In dyspepsia. Also jaundice, together with Bayberry bark. Three or four wineglass doses daily of the 1 ounce to 1 pint infusion. [Herbal Manual]
Centaury is reputed to act as a bitter, aromatic and stomachic. Traditionally, it has been used for anorexia and dyspepsia.[Herbal Medicines 3rd Ed.]
Centaury is used for disorders of the upper digestive tract, mainly dyspepsia. It is also used in anorexia and has reported anti-inflammatory activity. It should not be taken by patients with peptic ulceration. [Stockley's Herbal Medicines Interactions]
Centaury may be used whenever a digestive and gastric stimulant is needed. It is indicated primarily for appetite loss (anorexia) associated with liver weakness. Centaury is helpful in dyspepsia and any other condition involving sluggish digestion. [Medical Hrebalism - The Science and Practice of Herbal Medicine]
105 Published articles of Centaurium erythraea
Monday, June 19, 2017
Willow-leaved Justicia, Justicia gendarussa, Nili Nirgundi, Karu nochchi, Yapana marron, Jagatmadan
Justicia gendarussa Burm.f.
Family: Acanthaceae
Synonyms: Dianthera subserrata Blanco, Dicliptera rheedei Kostel., Ecbolium gendarussa (Burm.f.) Kuntze, Ecbolium subserratum Kuntze, Gendarussa vulgaris Nees, Justicia dahona Buch.-Ham. ex Wall.
- English: willow-leaved justicia
- Assamese: tita-bahak, Bishalya Karani
- Asturian: Xusticia gendarussa
- Bengali: বাকস bakas, বাসা basa, Jagatmadan
- Chinese: 尖尾风
- French: Yapana marron
- Hindi: अडूसा adusa, बाकस bakas, बासा basa, नीली निर्गुण्ठी nili nirgunthi, वाशा vasha, Kala Bashimb
- Kannada: ಕರಿ ಲಕ್ಕಿ kari lakki, Karinekki, Karalakkigidde
- Malayalam: കറു നൊച്ചി karu nochchi, Vathamkolli
- Marathi: बाकस bakas, काळा अडुळसा kala adulasa
- Oriya: nila nirgundi
- Sanskrit: कसनः kasanah, वैध्यसिंहा vaidyasinha
- Sudanese: Handarusa
- Tamil: சேபாலிகை cepalikai, கருநொச்சி karu-nocci, காவி kavi, கோபி kopi, வாடாக்கொடி vata-k-koti, வாடைக்குற்றி vataikkurri
- Telugu: గంధరసము gandharasamu, నల్లవావిలి nallavaavili, నీలనిర్గుండి niilanirgundi
- Urdu: اڙوسا adusa, باکس bakas, باسا basa
- Vietnamese: Thanh táo
Description: Shrubs, branches dark purple, terete, smooth. Leaves 7-10 x 2 cm, linear or oblong-lanceolate, apex acute or obtuse, base acute, chartaceous, glabrous, lateral nerves 5-7 pairs, bluish; petiole 2-3 mm long. Spikes terminal, to 8 cm long, narrow; bracts linear, 4 mm long. Flowers white; calyx lobes linear-lanceolate, 5 mm long; corolla white with purple streaks, 1.5 cm long; ovary and style puberulus. Capsule 12 mm long, glabrous.
A potent anti-HIV compound more powerful than the drug AZT according to Journal of Natural Product article.
Used in Ayurveda, Unani and Sidha. Whole plant hypotensive, emetic, febrifuge; plant paste in coconut oil applied against rheumatic pain. Dried seed powder mixed with fruit decoction and used as insect repellent. Roots used for diuresis, diarrhea and as antidote; bark antipyretic, emetic, anti-cough, diuretic and anti-amebic, in the treatment of wounds and allergy; root extract mixed with water and taken as antidote, anti-venom. Leaves taken internally against cough, body pain, fever and as a cardio tonic, and used externally to treat inflammation, wounds and allergy; a poultice of leaves applied on inflammation; leaves infusion given in headache, hemiplegia and facial paralysis; leaf juice applied to check bleeding, also poured into ears for earache; leaves decoction a remedy for bloody diarrhea and fevers; leaves used in preparations to treat gonorrhea, amenorrhea and malaria, headache, rheumatism and pain; leaves and shoots diaphoretic, a decoction given in chronic rheumatism. Veterinary medicine, pounded leaves applied on bone fracture. Ritual, ceremonial, whole plant, with Ocimum sp. and Euphorbia neriifolia L., used for worship; leafy twigs used in the worship; leaves of Justicia gendarussa soaked with water and leaves of Dendrocnide stimulans, the water used in a ceremony for good hunting and harvest. [CRC World Dictionary of Medicinal and Poisonous Plants]
Febrifuge, diaphoretic, emetic, emmenagogue. Infusion of leaves—given internally in cephalalgia, hemiplegia and facial paralysis. Fresh leaves—used topically in oedema and rheumatism. Bark—
emetic. [Indian Medicinal Plants An Illustrated Dictionary]
In Indonesia, Justicia gendarussa Burm. f. is used to induce vomiting. In Malaysia, a decoction of 50 g of roots is used to treat rheumatic arthritis; boiled with ginger rhizome and lime, it is used to alleviate bleeding cough. A decoction of the leaves is used to combat fever, promote menses, assuage stomach discomfort, check haemoptysis, alleviate cough, treat asthma, and to relieve the bowels of costiveness. The fresh leaves are pounded and used externally to treat pyoderma, lumbago and rheumatism. A paste of leaves mixed with vinegar is used to assuage toothache. Justicia gendarussa Burm. f. is also used during the hot stages of malaria to combat fever and to treat leucorrhea. InVietnam, the plant is used to resolve tumors, promote appetite, and to invigorate health. In India, the plant is used to treat bronchitis, soothe inflammation, and to promote digestion. [Medicinal Plants: Drugs For The Future? ]
Treats rheumatism and fever, antipyretic, effects on nitric oxide and tumor necrosis, antiinflammatory, antihypersensitivity, and antihistaminic effects. [Taiwanese Native Medicinal Plants: Phytopharmacology and Therapeutic Values]
97 published articles of Justicia gendarussa
Thursday, June 15, 2017
Clerodendrum wallichii, Clerodendrum laevifolium, Nodding Clerodendron, Wallich's glorybower
Clerodendrum laevifolium Blume
Family: Lamiaceae
Synonyms: Clerodendrum nutans Wall. ex D.Don, Clerodendrum ellipticum Zipp. ex Span., Clerodendrum wallichii Merr.,
English: Nodding Clerodendron, Wallich's glorybower
Chinese: 垂茉莉
French: Clérodendron de Wallich
Description: Shrubs or small trees, 2-4 m tall, erect. Branchlets 4-angled, ± winged, glabrous. Petiole ca. 1 cm; leaf blade oblong to oblong-lanceolate, 11-18 X 2.5-4 cm, subleathery, glabrous, base narrowly cuneate, margin entire, apex acuminate to acute; veins 7 or 8 pairs, adaxially slightly distinct. Inflorescences pendent thyrses, 20-33 cm, glabrous, axis and peduncle 4-angled or winged; bracts small, linear to awl-shaped. Calyx red to purple, ca. 1 cm, tube very short; lobes ovate-lanceolate, 7-8 mm. Corolla white, tube ca. 1.1 cm; lobes ovate, 1.1-1.5 cm. Stamens and style exserted. Fruiting calyx red to purple, inflated, thickened. Drupes yellow-green when young, black and shiny at maturity,
A paste of roots of Claoxylon khasianum together with Ardisia paniculata, Clerodendrum wallichii, Mussaenda macrophylla and Trevesia palmata applied for the treatment of abdominal troubles and tumour. This plant considered a symbol of peace. [CRC World Dictionary of Medicinal and Poisonous Plants]
4 Published articles of Clerodendrum wallichii
Family: Lamiaceae
Synonyms: Clerodendrum nutans Wall. ex D.Don, Clerodendrum ellipticum Zipp. ex Span., Clerodendrum wallichii Merr.,
English: Nodding Clerodendron, Wallich's glorybower
Chinese: 垂茉莉
French: Clérodendron de Wallich
Description: Shrubs or small trees, 2-4 m tall, erect. Branchlets 4-angled, ± winged, glabrous. Petiole ca. 1 cm; leaf blade oblong to oblong-lanceolate, 11-18 X 2.5-4 cm, subleathery, glabrous, base narrowly cuneate, margin entire, apex acuminate to acute; veins 7 or 8 pairs, adaxially slightly distinct. Inflorescences pendent thyrses, 20-33 cm, glabrous, axis and peduncle 4-angled or winged; bracts small, linear to awl-shaped. Calyx red to purple, ca. 1 cm, tube very short; lobes ovate-lanceolate, 7-8 mm. Corolla white, tube ca. 1.1 cm; lobes ovate, 1.1-1.5 cm. Stamens and style exserted. Fruiting calyx red to purple, inflated, thickened. Drupes yellow-green when young, black and shiny at maturity,
A paste of roots of Claoxylon khasianum together with Ardisia paniculata, Clerodendrum wallichii, Mussaenda macrophylla and Trevesia palmata applied for the treatment of abdominal troubles and tumour. This plant considered a symbol of peace. [CRC World Dictionary of Medicinal and Poisonous Plants]
4 Published articles of Clerodendrum wallichii
Salvia splendens, Tulisalvia, サルビア, Xác pháo, 깨꽃, مریمگلی آتشین
Salvia splendens Sellow ex Schult.
Family: Lamiaceae
Synonyms: Fenixanthes splendens (Sellow ex Schult.) Raf., Jungia splendens , Salvia brasiliensis Spreng. , Salvia colorans Benth., Salvia issanchou auct.
Family: Lamiaceae
Synonyms: Fenixanthes splendens (Sellow ex Schult.) Raf., Jungia splendens , Salvia brasiliensis Spreng. , Salvia colorans Benth., Salvia issanchou auct.
- Common name: Scarlet Sage, Red Salvia
- Catalon: Coral·lí
- Chinese: 一串红
- Finnish: Tulisalvia
- German: Feuersalbei
- japanese: サルビア
- Korean: 깨꽃
- Lithuanian: Raudonžiedis šalavijas
- Manipuri: মোৰোকলৈ Moroklei
- Persian: مریمگلی آتشین
- Polish: Szałwia błyszcząca
- Russian: Шалфей сверкающий
- Swidish: Praktsalvia
- Tongan: Teʻekosi sivilaise
- Turkish: Ateş çiçeği
- Vietnamese: Xác pháo
Saturday, June 10, 2017
Lupinus angustifolius, narrow-leaved blue lupine, Blauwe lupine, Lupin de Cosentino, Lupino Azzurro, Люпин узколистный, altramuzazul
Lupinus angustifolius L.Family: Fabaceae
Synonym: Lupinus canaliculatus Sweet
36 Pharmacy / pharmacology related published articles of Lupinus angustifoliu
Synonym: Lupinus canaliculatus Sweet
- English: narrow-leaved blue lupine
- Arabic: ترمس ضيق الأوراق
- Chinese: 狭叶羽扇豆
- Czech: Vlčí Bob Úzkolistý
- Danish: Smallbladet lupin
- Dutch: Blauwe lupine
- Finnish: Sinilupiini
- French: Lupin de Cosentino, Lupin de Cosentini
- German: Blaue Lupine, Schmalblattrige Lupine
- Hebrew: תורמוס צר עלים
- Hungarian: Keskenylevelu Csillagfurt, Kek Csillafurt
- Italian: Lupino Azzurro
- Norwegian: Smallupin
- Polish: Łubin wąskolistny
- Portuguese: Tremoceiro-de-folhas-estreitas, Tremoceiro-azul
- Russian: Люпин узколистный
- Spanish: altramuzazul
- Swedish: Blålupin, Fingerlupin
- Turkish: Mavi aci bakla
- Welsh: Bysedd-y-blaidd culddail
36 Pharmacy / pharmacology related published articles of Lupinus angustifoliu
Eupatorium capillifolium, dog fennel, copal
Eupatorium capillifolium (Lam.) Small ex Porter & Britton
Family: Asteraceae
Synonyms: Artemisia capillifolia Lam., Artemisia tenuifolia Willd., Chrysocoma capillacea Michx., Chrysocoma capillacea Michaux, Eupatorium capillifolium var. capillifolium, Eupatorium foeniculaceum Willd. [Illegitimate], Eupatorium foeniculaceum var. foeniculaceum, Eupatorium foeniculaceum var. glabrum Torr. & A.Gray, Eupatorium foeniculaceum var. lateriflorum Torr. & A.Gray, Eupatorium foeniculaceum var. traganthes DC., Eupatorium foeniculoides Walter, Mikania artemisioides Cass., Traganthes tenuifolia Wallr.
Common name: dog fennel
Cuba: copal
Perennials, 50–200 cm. Stems (from short caudices) multiple, branched distally, puberulent throughout. Leaves opposite (proximal) or alternate (nodes often appearing leafy because of development of leaves on lateral buds without axis elongation); sessile; blades (often ternately lobed) or lobes linear, 5–100 × 0.2–0.5(–1) mm, bases ± cuneate, margins entire (strongly revolute), apices rounded to acute, faces glabrate, gland-dotted. Heads in dense, paniculiform arrays. Phyllaries 8–10 in 2–3 series, oblong, 0.5–2.5 × 0.2–0.5 mm, apices acuminate and mucronate, abaxial faces glabrous or glabrate, not or little, if at all, gland-dotted. Florets 5; corollas 2–2.5 mm. Cypselae 1–1.7 mm; pappi of 20–30 bristles 2–2.5 mm. 2n = 20.
Leaf extract applied against fungal infections on skin. (CRC World Dictionary of Medicinal and Poisonous Plants)
18 Published articles of Eupatorium capillifolium
Thursday, June 8, 2017
Anemone rivularis, Himalajanvuokko, Bach-Windröschen, River Anemone, Phong quỳ suối, Bäckanemon
Anemone rivularis Buch.-Ham. ex DC.
Family: Ranunculaceae
Synonyms: Anemone dubia Wall. ex Wight & Arn., Anemone esquirolii H.Lév. & Vaniot, Anemone geraniifolia Wall., Anemone hispida Wall., Anemone leveillei Ulbr., Anemone longipes Tamura, Anemone rivularis var. daliensis X.D.Dong & Lin Yang, Anemone rivularis var. rivularis, Anemone saniculifolia H.Lév., Anemone wightiana Wall. ex Wight & Arn., Anemonidium rivulare (Buch.-Ham. ex DC.) Starod.
Root paste applied on boils to exude pus. Seeds used to treat wounds. Leaves as emetic, given in spleen disorders, used for ear complaints and for maggots in sores. Veterinary medicine, plant juice insecticide. [CRC World Dictionary of Medicinal and Poisonous Plants]
Used in indigestion, cough, cold and fever; generates digestive heat and dries lymph fluid. [Medicinal Plants of Dolpo]
16 published articles of Anemone rivularis
Family: Ranunculaceae
Synonyms: Anemone dubia Wall. ex Wight & Arn., Anemone esquirolii H.Lév. & Vaniot, Anemone geraniifolia Wall., Anemone hispida Wall., Anemone leveillei Ulbr., Anemone longipes Tamura, Anemone rivularis var. daliensis X.D.Dong & Lin Yang, Anemone rivularis var. rivularis, Anemone saniculifolia H.Lév., Anemone wightiana Wall. ex Wight & Arn., Anemonidium rivulare (Buch.-Ham. ex DC.) Starod.
- Common name: River Anemone, River Windflower
- Hindi: Angeli, Mirchilee, Ageli, Charbini, Maruiri
- German: Bach-Windröschen, Gewöhnliches Bach-Windröschen
- Finnish: Himalajanvuokko
- Chinese: 草玉梅, jia chang yin lian hua
- Nepalese: dhanero, seyo bikh, Subka , Subka karpo, Dumbu metok, Kangrate, Kangresjhar
- Vietnamese: Phong quỳ suối
- Swedish: Bäckanemon
Root paste applied on boils to exude pus. Seeds used to treat wounds. Leaves as emetic, given in spleen disorders, used for ear complaints and for maggots in sores. Veterinary medicine, plant juice insecticide. [CRC World Dictionary of Medicinal and Poisonous Plants]
Used in indigestion, cough, cold and fever; generates digestive heat and dries lymph fluid. [Medicinal Plants of Dolpo]
16 published articles of Anemone rivularis
Monday, June 5, 2017
Terminalia elliptica Terminalia alata Nalla maddi, Marutamaram, asan, raktarjun
Terminalia elliptica Willd.
Family: Combretaceae
Synonyms: Terminalia alata
Used in Ayurveda. Bark juice applied to treat wounds, cuts, skin diseases, diarrhea; bark for anemia. Gum edible for stomach disorders. Leaves paste given in vomiting; boiling leaves vapor inhaled to relieve headache; tender leaves chewed and applied along with saliva to bleeding wounds and bandaged. Magico-religious beliefs, logs of this wood are worshipped, a very sacred tree avoided for suicide by hanging; articles associated with Gods and shrines are made of this wood and also funerary pillars; shrines made under this tree. Bark infusion in menstrual disorders. [CRC World Dictionary of Medicinal and Poisonous Plants]
12 Published articles of Terminalia elliptica / alata
Family: Combretaceae
Synonyms: Terminalia alata
- English: Indian Laurel, Silver grey wood, White chuglam
- Hindi: आसन Asan, साज Saj
- Marathi: ऐन Ain, असण Asan, साताडा Satada, शार्दूळ Shardul
- Tamil: அருச்சுனம் Aruccunam, கருமருது Karumarutu, மருதமரம் Marutamaram
- Malayalam: Matthi
- Telugu: ఇనుమద్ది Innu maddi, నల్లమద్ది Nalla maddi
- Kannada: Banappu, Karimaddi, Sadada, Unapu mara
- Bengali: Asan
- Oriya: Sahaju
- Sanskrit: रक्तअर्जुन Raktarjun
Used in Ayurveda. Bark juice applied to treat wounds, cuts, skin diseases, diarrhea; bark for anemia. Gum edible for stomach disorders. Leaves paste given in vomiting; boiling leaves vapor inhaled to relieve headache; tender leaves chewed and applied along with saliva to bleeding wounds and bandaged. Magico-religious beliefs, logs of this wood are worshipped, a very sacred tree avoided for suicide by hanging; articles associated with Gods and shrines are made of this wood and also funerary pillars; shrines made under this tree. Bark infusion in menstrual disorders. [CRC World Dictionary of Medicinal and Poisonous Plants]
12 Published articles of Terminalia elliptica / alata
Terminalia pallida, tella karakkaya
Terminalia pallida Brandis
Family: Combretaceae
Telugu: తెల్ల కరక్కాయ Tella karakkaya
Other venracular names in India: aiyam, aymalikakkay, aymalikam, niraviyam, niraviyamaram, palkantitam, palkantitamaram, palkatukkay, parkatukkay, tella karaka, tella karakoi, tellakaraka, thellakaraka, thellakarakkaaya, tokalayam, tokalayamaram, turukunatiyakkay, turukunatiyam, velama karaka, velamakaraka, vellai-katukkay, vellaikkadukkay, vellaikkatukkay, venkatukkay
Used in Sidha. Roots in combination with fruit kernel used to treat venereal diseases and peptic ulcer. Fruit antipyretic, purgative, to cure diarrhea, cough, cold, swellings, piles, fever, ulcers. Bark antiinflammatory. Veterinary medicine, fruits for laminitis.
10 Published articles of Terminalia pallida
Saturday, June 3, 2017
Syzygium alternifolium images and publications
Friday, June 2, 2017
Premna tomentosa, Bastard Teak, Pidangu Naari, Chambara, Agnimanth, Moria
Premna tomentosa Willd.
Family: Lamiaceae
Synonyms: Premna cordata Blanco, Premna flavescens Juss. , Premna latifolia Thwaites,Premna tomentosa f. jejuna Moldenke
English: Bastard Teak
Kannada: Ije, Naruvalu, Eegi
Irula: Peethaimaram
Malayalam: Pincha
Marathi: Chambara
Oriya: Moria
Sanskrit: Agnimanth
Telugu: Nagaru, Naagooru
Tamil: Pidangu Naari, Kolakattai thekku
Description: Trees, to 15 m high, bark greyish-brown, smooth; young parts with stellate tomentum. Leaves simple, opposite, estipulate; petiole 20-50 mm long, slender, tomentose; lamina 6-25 x 5-15 cm, broadly ovate, base obtuse or cordate, apex acuminate, margin entire, densely tawny yellow stellately tomentose, yellowish, chartaceous; lateral nerves 5-7 pairs, densely tomentose beneath, intercostae scalariform. Flowers bisexual, yellow, small, in terminal and axillary corymbs, 7 cm long; calyx tubular, 5-ribbed, lobes 5, stellate pubescent; corolla 7.5 mm across, 4 mm long, tube cylindric, hairy, lobes 5, orbicular; stamens 4, didynamous, 1.5 and 2 mm long; anthers rounded, 0.5 mm; ovary truncate, superior, puberulus; style 3 mm; stigma unequally 2 fid. Fruit a drupe, ovoid, 5-6 mm long, 4 mm across, black, hairy; seeds 4
Used in Sidha. Whole plant pounded and rubbed on caterpillar stings. Leaves diuretic, a decoction as a postpartum remedy; leaf juice taken for biliousness and abdominal pains; crushed leaves applied locally on scabies, skin rashes and itching. Oil from the roots a remedy for stomach disorders. Veterinary medicine, bark decoction given to cattle for indigestion. [CRC World Dictionary of Medicinal and Poisonous Plants]
Bark and essential oil of root—used in stomach disorders. Leaf—diuretic, vulnerary; prescribed as a tonic after child birth; used in dropsical affections. Pounded leaves—vulnerary [Indian Medicinal Plants An Illustrated Dictionary]
The juice of the leaves of this tree is used to remove foetid discharges and worms from ulcers. A decoction of the roots and bark is given for fever and thirst and to increase the secretion of milk in women. An aromatic oil extracted from the roots of this tree is used for stomach disorders. [Medicinal Plants (Indigenous and Exotic) Used in Ceylon]
23 published articles of Premna tomentosa
Family: Lamiaceae
Synonyms: Premna cordata Blanco, Premna flavescens Juss. , Premna latifolia Thwaites,Premna tomentosa f. jejuna Moldenke
English: Bastard Teak
Kannada: Ije, Naruvalu, Eegi
Irula: Peethaimaram
Malayalam: Pincha
Marathi: Chambara
Oriya: Moria
Sanskrit: Agnimanth
Telugu: Nagaru, Naagooru
Tamil: Pidangu Naari, Kolakattai thekku
Description: Trees, to 15 m high, bark greyish-brown, smooth; young parts with stellate tomentum. Leaves simple, opposite, estipulate; petiole 20-50 mm long, slender, tomentose; lamina 6-25 x 5-15 cm, broadly ovate, base obtuse or cordate, apex acuminate, margin entire, densely tawny yellow stellately tomentose, yellowish, chartaceous; lateral nerves 5-7 pairs, densely tomentose beneath, intercostae scalariform. Flowers bisexual, yellow, small, in terminal and axillary corymbs, 7 cm long; calyx tubular, 5-ribbed, lobes 5, stellate pubescent; corolla 7.5 mm across, 4 mm long, tube cylindric, hairy, lobes 5, orbicular; stamens 4, didynamous, 1.5 and 2 mm long; anthers rounded, 0.5 mm; ovary truncate, superior, puberulus; style 3 mm; stigma unequally 2 fid. Fruit a drupe, ovoid, 5-6 mm long, 4 mm across, black, hairy; seeds 4
Used in Sidha. Whole plant pounded and rubbed on caterpillar stings. Leaves diuretic, a decoction as a postpartum remedy; leaf juice taken for biliousness and abdominal pains; crushed leaves applied locally on scabies, skin rashes and itching. Oil from the roots a remedy for stomach disorders. Veterinary medicine, bark decoction given to cattle for indigestion. [CRC World Dictionary of Medicinal and Poisonous Plants]
Bark and essential oil of root—used in stomach disorders. Leaf—diuretic, vulnerary; prescribed as a tonic after child birth; used in dropsical affections. Pounded leaves—vulnerary [Indian Medicinal Plants An Illustrated Dictionary]
The juice of the leaves of this tree is used to remove foetid discharges and worms from ulcers. A decoction of the roots and bark is given for fever and thirst and to increase the secretion of milk in women. An aromatic oil extracted from the roots of this tree is used for stomach disorders. [Medicinal Plants (Indigenous and Exotic) Used in Ceylon]
23 published articles of Premna tomentosa
Wednesday, May 10, 2017
Abrus precatorius, Coral, Gunja, Guruvinda, Gundumani, Чёточник молитвенный, มะกล่ำตาหนู, Cam thảo dây, Paternostererbse
Abrus precatorius L.Family: Fabaceae
- English: Coral bead vine, Rosary pea
- Arabic: عين العفريت
- Assamese: লাটুমণি লতা
- Bengali: गुंच Gunch, কুঁচ
- Chinese: 相思子, 相思豆
- Czech: Soterek obecný
- Finnish: Paternosterpapu
- German: Paternostererbse
- Gujarati: Ratti रत्ती, Chanothi
- Hindi: रत्ती Ratti, गुंची Gunchi
- Kannada: गुलगुंजी Gulugunji
- Kannada: ಗುಲಗಂಜಿ gulaganji
- Malayalam: Kunni
- Marathi: गुंज Gunja
- Nepali: लालगेडी lalgodi
- Pampanga: Kansasaga
- Polish: Modligroszek różańcowy
- Punjabi: ਰੱਤੀ
- Russian: Чёточник молитвенный
- Sanskrit: गुंजा Gunjaa
- Shona: Chonjo
- Spanish: jequerity
- Tamil: குந்து மணி kundu mani
- Telugu: గురుగింజ guruginja, గురువింద guruvinda
- Thai: มะกล่ำตาหนู
- Vietnamese: Cam thảo dây
- Yoruba: Lele
Description: Perennial, Vines, twining, climbing, Woody throughout, Stems woody below, or from woody crown or caudex, Nodules present, Stems erect or ascending, Stems greater than 2 m tall, Stems solid, Stems or young twigs glabrous or sparsely glabrate, Stems or young twigs sparsely to densely hairy, Leaves alternate, Leaves petiolate, Stipules inconspicuous, absent, or caducous, Stipules setiform, subulate or acicular, Stipules deciduous, Stipules free, Leaves compound, Leaves even pinnate, Leaf or leaflet margins entire, Leaflets opposite, Stipels present at base of leaflets, Leaflets 10-many, Leaves glabrous or nearly so, Flowers in axillary clusters or few-floweredracemes, 2-6 flowers, Inflorescences racemes, Inflorescence axillary, Inflorescence terminal, Flowers zygomorphic, Calyx 5-lobed, Calyx glabrous, Petals separate, Corolla papilionaceous, Petals clawed, Petals red, Petals blue, lavander to purple, or violet, Banner petal ovo id or obovate, Wing petals narrow, oblanceolate to oblong, Wing tips obtuse or rounded, Stamens 9-10, Stamens monadelphous, united below, Filaments glabrous, Style terete, Fruit a legume, Fruit unilocular, Fruit freely dehiscent, Fruit elongate, straight, Fruit oblong or ellipsoidal, Fruit exserted from calyx, Fruit compressed between seeds, Fruit torulose or moniliform, strongly constricted between seeds, Fruit beaked, Fruit glabrous or glabrate, Fruit 3-10 seeded, Seeds ovoid to rounded in outline, Seed surface smooth, Seeds red, or scarlet and black.
Alopecia, dryness of mouth, colic (therapeutic uses based on classical texts from the seventh century to the sixteenth century). The petroleum ether extract of the root at 1–5 days post-coitum prevented nidation in up to 100% of albino rats. 95% ethanol extract of root (orally) at 10.0 mg/kg showed an anti-estrogenic effect. Abruquinones A, B, and D exhibit platelet aggregation and A, B, D, and F show strong anti-inflammatory and anti-allergic effects. 70% ethanol extract of fresh root (intraperitonealy) showed anticonvulsant and CNS depressant activity at variable doses in mice. The root was used as a snuff in masosinusitis (Vrindamadhava, sixth century). The root was chewed for pain due to dental caries (Rājamarttanda, eleventh century). Massage and snuff of the root and seed extract in oil was prescribed for treating chronic cervical lymphadenitis (Bhāvaprakasha, sixteenth century). Hot water extract of the root is taken orally as an emmenagogue. In Taiwan, a decoction of the dried root is given internally to treat bronchitis and hepatitis. A decoction of the root and leaf sap is taken orally for asthma in Tanzania. Leprosy/obstinate skin diseases; ulcer; diseases of the nervous system; baldness (therapeutic uses based on texts from the fifteenth to sixteenth century). In leprosy, a paste of the seeds with butter was applied topically; in sciatica, stiffness of shoulder, and paralysis, the affected region is incised with a razor and a paste of the seeds was applied thereon; in baldness, the scalp was incised and a paste of the seeds was applied frequently; for treating scrofula, oil extract of seeds and root; for dandruff, oil extract of seeds and Eclipta alba was prescribed. Abrin has been studied for its cytotoxic effect on tumor cells, as well as for sterility, treat- ing prostate and breast cancer and as a “molecular probe” to investigate cell function. Experimentally, seed extracts showed anti-fertility activity in rats; adversely influenced pregnancy and the fetus in mice; and caused irreversible impairment in human sperm motility. [Ayurvedic Pharmacopoeial Plant Drugs: Expanded Therapeutics]
Used in Ayurveda, Sidha and Unani. High toxicity. Seeds poisonous, highly toxic, often used criminally; a single well- masticated seed can kill an adult human; abrin is regarded as one of the most deadly plant toxins known. Plant antibacte- rial, contraceptive, antiallergic, antimalarial, febrifuge, anti- inflammatory, expectorant, insecticide, anti-schistosomiasis, molluscicidal. Root said to be emetic and useful in poisoning, an infusion used for procuring abortion; decoction of fruits of Pedalium murex with the roots of Abrus precatorius used as oral medicine to cure syphilis. Leaves or roots used for chest complaints, pleurisy; juice of fresh leaves on scabies and leprosy; dried leaves refrigerant; leaves applied on swol- len tonsils; leaf juice mixed in water taken for cough. Roots, stem and leaves for the treatment of flu, cough, fever; roots used for expelling hookworm; roots infusion or juice used for procuring abortion; soaked crushed roots decoction taken to treat leucorrhea. Seeds antiseptic, abortifacient, tonic, anti- malarial and antiinflammatory, poultice applied externally to cure mastitis and galactophoritis; paste of seeds said to decrease fertility in women, the lady will not get pregnant; seed paste with seeds of Albizia lebbeck given to cure cata- ract; seeds ground, brewed and taken as a cure for asthma; seed paste when placed in cotton and inserted in vagina causes abortion, also criminal abortion. Veterinary medicine, whole plant extract given orally for retained placenta; the leaves of this plant and the leaves of Calotropis procera are mixed, burnt and the ash given to goats after delivery; pounded leaves decoction given for insect bite; leaf paste a germicide to dress wounds in domestic animals; leaves extract given to cure anthrax, in insect bite, in retained placenta; crushed roots applied to cure white eyes of the cattle; powdered seeds given with water to treat liver disorders, poisoning and ner- vousness; seeds paste applied on yokegall, seed powder fed to ox to cure galls on the neck. Used in religion and magico- religious beliefs and performances, amulet from the roots; a piece of root tied round the wrist is believed to prevent skin diseases; Tantric rituals, rosaries made of seeds; a traditional remedy through plant wreath, stem pieces tied on hand to treat fits. Contact therapy, or touch therapy, to cure toothache a piece or root is tied around the ear. [CRC World Dictionary of Medicinal and Poisonous Plants]
A decoction of the leaves has been prescribed for scurvy, cough, bronchitis, sprue and hepatitis and as a refrigerant. They are also applied on painful swellings, eye inflammation, cancer, syphilis and on leucodermic spots. The leaves are also effective in the treatment of coryza, cough, fever, and jaundice resulting from viral hepatitis and intoxications. The seeds have been used to treat fever, malaria, headache, dropsy and to expel worms. A decoction of the seeds is applied for abdominal complaints, conjunctivitis, irachoma and malarial fever. Central Africans use powdered seed as an oral contraceptive/ It is also used to lower high blood pressure and relieve severe headache. The seeds are very toxic and can be applied externally to treat bacterial infection and accelerate the bursting of boils and to cure mastitis and galactophoritis. The seed has purgative properties and is used as an emetic, tonic, aphrodisiac, and for nervous disorders. The poultice can be used as suppository, abortifacient, or tonic for pregnant women and children and to treat severe headaches. Water from the boiled roots is used to cure cough, bronchitis, sore throat and also applied as an emetic agent. [A Guide to Medicinal Plants: An Illustrated, Scientific and Medicinal Approach ]
The leaf decoction is used for treatment of coughs, constipation, colic, and general pains. The leaves are chewed to relieve hoarseness and bronchial constrictions; the vapor from crushed leaves boiled with water is used to treat eye inflammation. The aqueous extract of the seed is used for the treatment of cancer of the epithelioma and as a vermifuge and an abortifacient. A single dose of the powdered seeds acts as a long-acting contraceptive, with the effect lasting up to menstrual cycles. The seed infusion has been employed to hasten labor and for treatment of conjunctivitis granulosa and trachoma. The entire plant is drunk for treatment of venereal disease, headaches, and snakebites. A poultice prepared from the seeds of Abrus, salt, and the unripe fruits of Musa paradisica is applied topically to boils and abscesses. [Handbook of African Medicinal Plants, Second Edition]
Ingested seeds generally remain intact as they pass through the gastrointestinal tract without releasing any toxin and causing any toxicity. However, if the seeds are chewed, pulverized, or digested (i.e., if passage through the gastrointestinal tract is delayed), then the toxin is absorbed by intestinal cells, causing mild to severe gastrointestinal toxicity. Symptoms depend upon the amount of toxin exposure and include nausea, vomiting, abdominal cramping, diarrhea, and dehydration. Variations in the severity of toxicity may be related to the degree to which the seeds are ground or chewed before ingestion. Parenteral administration (such as by injection or inhalation), or perhaps large ingestion, may produce life-threatening systemic findings, including multisystem organ failure, even with small exposures. [Handbook of Poisonous and Injurious Plants, 2nd Ed]
Used in nervous disorders, sciatica and paralysis; leaf decoction used in cough, conic pain, skin diseases; root used in preparation for gonorrhoea, jaundice. [Herbal Cures: Traditional Approach]
Ethnomedicinal uses: fresh leaves are chewed to cure mouth blisters. Seed powder is used as an antifertility drug by both males and females. A high dose of seed powder is considered fatal. Ethnoveterinary medicinal uses: the powder of two to three seeds is given to animals with bread two to four times a day for the disposal of the placenta following the birth of a baby. [Herbal Drugs: Ethnomedicine to Modern Medicine]
Grind the roots,' make small pills, encase the pills in molasses and eat the same to treat night-blindedness; Make a plaster by grinding the roots of white-fruited variety and apply the plaster on the painful part of inflammated sections of the gum; To treat white-coloured urine they drink a mixture made by grinding roots of the following: White-fruited A. precatorius, Horticultural, Medicinal and Aromatic Plants (b) Indigofera pulchella, (c) Panicum repens and (d) Spatholobus roxburghii; To treat gravel they drink a mixture made of the following: Roots of A. precatorius, (b) The refuse of molasses, (c) Exudation from a sapling of Diospyros tomentosa, (d) Exudation from Acacia catechu, (e) Little saltpeter, and (f) Pinch of sulphur; To treat the variety of childbed complaints (usually caused by anaemia) characterized by profuse diarrhoea, roots of A. precatorius are used in preparing two different varieties of mixtures; the ingredients of the mixtures are given below: First variety: roots of A. precatorius, Elaeodendron roxburghii, Coix lachryma-jobi, Piper longum, Ruellia suffruticosa, white onion, rhizome of Zingiber officinale; (b) Second variety: roots of A. precatorius, Coix lachrymajobi, Embelia robusta, Piper longum, bark of Casearea tomentosa, Elaeodendron roxburghii, Gmelina arborea, Emblica officinalis, white onion, leaves of Ocimum sanctum, rhizome of Curcuma angustifolia and Zingiber officinale - all these are ground together, boiled and mixed with the refuse of molasses; Roots as abortifacient and used in paralysis; Apply leaf-paste with lime-water (2: 1) on swelling of glands; Grind the leaves of white-flowered A. precatorius, warm slightly and plaster on the loins to kill pain there; Grind leaves of A. precatorius along with leaves of Lawsonia alba and Tamarindus indica (1: 1: 1), add a little salt, boil a little and apply the plaster on the whole body to get relief from muscular pain caused by over-exhaustion; Make a paste of leaves of A. precatorius along with roots of Carissa carandas and Gossypium arboreum, warm the paste slightly and plaster the same over the whole body of the patient suffering from stealth convulsions; A Salubrious Perspective of Medicinal Plants Leaf-paste in leucoderma; Seed-paste in skin diseases; Seeds after some processing as contraceptive. Paste in gonorrhoea. Oraon: dried root-powder as mild purgative. [Horticultural, Medicinal and Aromatic Plants]
In Burma, the roots of Abrus precatorius L. are used to relieve cough and to adulterate liquorice. In China, the seeds are used to induce vomiting, relieve the bowels of costiveness, expel intestinal worms, stimulate the secretion of sweat, and promote expectoration. In Malaysia, a decoction of the leaves and roots is drunk to relieve cough. In Vietnam, a decoction of about 10 g of the roots, stems and leaves is drunk to treat fever, coryza and jaundice, relieve cough, and counteract poisoning. The seeds are used to treat infected skin, mastitis and galactophoritis, heal boils and soothe inflammation. A number of Asian women living in UK use the seeds to abort a pregnancy, even though these seeds are poisonous. Note that the seeds of Abrus precatorius L. were officially used in Western medicine [Medicinal Plants: Drugs For The Future? ]
Stem: Bark decoction for stomachache, thrush, colds, coughs, sore throat and asthma; emollient; extract for cancer treatment. Stem and Leaf: In French Guiana, the stems and leaves are mixed with the leaves, stems and roots of Zea mays for a tisane used to remedy mild inflammations of the urinary tract, diarrhoea, aphthae and hoarseness. Leaf: Boiled with leaves of Tamarindus indica, Annona muricata and Lantana camara in a syrup for chest colds. Seed: Decoction for chronic ulcers and ophthalmia, specifically trachoma of the conjunctiva. Root: Liquorice substitute. CHEM: Seed poisonous, containing the toxic abrin and abric acid. Plant extracts have been used as an effective oral contraceptive. [Medicinal Plants of the Guianas (Guyana, Surinam, French Guiana) ]
Used in Ayurveda, Sidha and Unani. High toxicity. Seeds poisonous, highly toxic, often used criminally; a single well- masticated seed can kill an adult human; abrin is regarded as one of the most deadly plant toxins known. Plant antibacte- rial, contraceptive, antiallergic, antimalarial, febrifuge, anti- inflammatory, expectorant, insecticide, anti-schistosomiasis, molluscicidal. Root said to be emetic and useful in poisoning, an infusion used for procuring abortion; decoction of fruits of Pedalium murex with the roots of Abrus precatorius used as oral medicine to cure syphilis. Leaves or roots used for chest complaints, pleurisy; juice of fresh leaves on scabies and leprosy; dried leaves refrigerant; leaves applied on swol- len tonsils; leaf juice mixed in water taken for cough. Roots, stem and leaves for the treatment of flu, cough, fever; roots used for expelling hookworm; roots infusion or juice used for procuring abortion; soaked crushed roots decoction taken to treat leucorrhea. Seeds antiseptic, abortifacient, tonic, anti- malarial and antiinflammatory, poultice applied externally to cure mastitis and galactophoritis; paste of seeds said to decrease fertility in women, the lady will not get pregnant; seed paste with seeds of Albizia lebbeck given to cure cata- ract; seeds ground, brewed and taken as a cure for asthma; seed paste when placed in cotton and inserted in vagina causes abortion, also criminal abortion. Veterinary medicine, whole plant extract given orally for retained placenta; the leaves of this plant and the leaves of Calotropis procera are mixed, burnt and the ash given to goats after delivery; pounded leaves decoction given for insect bite; leaf paste a germicide to dress wounds in domestic animals; leaves extract given to cure anthrax, in insect bite, in retained placenta; crushed roots applied to cure white eyes of the cattle; powdered seeds given with water to treat liver disorders, poisoning and ner- vousness; seeds paste applied on yokegall, seed powder fed to ox to cure galls on the neck. Used in religion and magico- religious beliefs and performances, amulet from the roots; a piece of root tied round the wrist is believed to prevent skin diseases; Tantric rituals, rosaries made of seeds; a traditional remedy through plant wreath, stem pieces tied on hand to treat fits. Contact therapy, or touch therapy, to cure toothache a piece or root is tied around the ear. [CRC World Dictionary of Medicinal and Poisonous Plants]
A decoction of the leaves has been prescribed for scurvy, cough, bronchitis, sprue and hepatitis and as a refrigerant. They are also applied on painful swellings, eye inflammation, cancer, syphilis and on leucodermic spots. The leaves are also effective in the treatment of coryza, cough, fever, and jaundice resulting from viral hepatitis and intoxications. The seeds have been used to treat fever, malaria, headache, dropsy and to expel worms. A decoction of the seeds is applied for abdominal complaints, conjunctivitis, irachoma and malarial fever. Central Africans use powdered seed as an oral contraceptive/ It is also used to lower high blood pressure and relieve severe headache. The seeds are very toxic and can be applied externally to treat bacterial infection and accelerate the bursting of boils and to cure mastitis and galactophoritis. The seed has purgative properties and is used as an emetic, tonic, aphrodisiac, and for nervous disorders. The poultice can be used as suppository, abortifacient, or tonic for pregnant women and children and to treat severe headaches. Water from the boiled roots is used to cure cough, bronchitis, sore throat and also applied as an emetic agent. [A Guide to Medicinal Plants: An Illustrated, Scientific and Medicinal Approach ]
The leaf decoction is used for treatment of coughs, constipation, colic, and general pains. The leaves are chewed to relieve hoarseness and bronchial constrictions; the vapor from crushed leaves boiled with water is used to treat eye inflammation. The aqueous extract of the seed is used for the treatment of cancer of the epithelioma and as a vermifuge and an abortifacient. A single dose of the powdered seeds acts as a long-acting contraceptive, with the effect lasting up to menstrual cycles. The seed infusion has been employed to hasten labor and for treatment of conjunctivitis granulosa and trachoma. The entire plant is drunk for treatment of venereal disease, headaches, and snakebites. A poultice prepared from the seeds of Abrus, salt, and the unripe fruits of Musa paradisica is applied topically to boils and abscesses. [Handbook of African Medicinal Plants, Second Edition]
Ingested seeds generally remain intact as they pass through the gastrointestinal tract without releasing any toxin and causing any toxicity. However, if the seeds are chewed, pulverized, or digested (i.e., if passage through the gastrointestinal tract is delayed), then the toxin is absorbed by intestinal cells, causing mild to severe gastrointestinal toxicity. Symptoms depend upon the amount of toxin exposure and include nausea, vomiting, abdominal cramping, diarrhea, and dehydration. Variations in the severity of toxicity may be related to the degree to which the seeds are ground or chewed before ingestion. Parenteral administration (such as by injection or inhalation), or perhaps large ingestion, may produce life-threatening systemic findings, including multisystem organ failure, even with small exposures. [Handbook of Poisonous and Injurious Plants, 2nd Ed]
Used in nervous disorders, sciatica and paralysis; leaf decoction used in cough, conic pain, skin diseases; root used in preparation for gonorrhoea, jaundice. [Herbal Cures: Traditional Approach]
Ethnomedicinal uses: fresh leaves are chewed to cure mouth blisters. Seed powder is used as an antifertility drug by both males and females. A high dose of seed powder is considered fatal. Ethnoveterinary medicinal uses: the powder of two to three seeds is given to animals with bread two to four times a day for the disposal of the placenta following the birth of a baby. [Herbal Drugs: Ethnomedicine to Modern Medicine]
Grind the roots,' make small pills, encase the pills in molasses and eat the same to treat night-blindedness; Make a plaster by grinding the roots of white-fruited variety and apply the plaster on the painful part of inflammated sections of the gum; To treat white-coloured urine they drink a mixture made by grinding roots of the following: White-fruited A. precatorius, Horticultural, Medicinal and Aromatic Plants (b) Indigofera pulchella, (c) Panicum repens and (d) Spatholobus roxburghii; To treat gravel they drink a mixture made of the following: Roots of A. precatorius, (b) The refuse of molasses, (c) Exudation from a sapling of Diospyros tomentosa, (d) Exudation from Acacia catechu, (e) Little saltpeter, and (f) Pinch of sulphur; To treat the variety of childbed complaints (usually caused by anaemia) characterized by profuse diarrhoea, roots of A. precatorius are used in preparing two different varieties of mixtures; the ingredients of the mixtures are given below: First variety: roots of A. precatorius, Elaeodendron roxburghii, Coix lachryma-jobi, Piper longum, Ruellia suffruticosa, white onion, rhizome of Zingiber officinale; (b) Second variety: roots of A. precatorius, Coix lachrymajobi, Embelia robusta, Piper longum, bark of Casearea tomentosa, Elaeodendron roxburghii, Gmelina arborea, Emblica officinalis, white onion, leaves of Ocimum sanctum, rhizome of Curcuma angustifolia and Zingiber officinale - all these are ground together, boiled and mixed with the refuse of molasses; Roots as abortifacient and used in paralysis; Apply leaf-paste with lime-water (2: 1) on swelling of glands; Grind the leaves of white-flowered A. precatorius, warm slightly and plaster on the loins to kill pain there; Grind leaves of A. precatorius along with leaves of Lawsonia alba and Tamarindus indica (1: 1: 1), add a little salt, boil a little and apply the plaster on the whole body to get relief from muscular pain caused by over-exhaustion; Make a paste of leaves of A. precatorius along with roots of Carissa carandas and Gossypium arboreum, warm the paste slightly and plaster the same over the whole body of the patient suffering from stealth convulsions; A Salubrious Perspective of Medicinal Plants Leaf-paste in leucoderma; Seed-paste in skin diseases; Seeds after some processing as contraceptive. Paste in gonorrhoea. Oraon: dried root-powder as mild purgative. [Horticultural, Medicinal and Aromatic Plants]
In Burma, the roots of Abrus precatorius L. are used to relieve cough and to adulterate liquorice. In China, the seeds are used to induce vomiting, relieve the bowels of costiveness, expel intestinal worms, stimulate the secretion of sweat, and promote expectoration. In Malaysia, a decoction of the leaves and roots is drunk to relieve cough. In Vietnam, a decoction of about 10 g of the roots, stems and leaves is drunk to treat fever, coryza and jaundice, relieve cough, and counteract poisoning. The seeds are used to treat infected skin, mastitis and galactophoritis, heal boils and soothe inflammation. A number of Asian women living in UK use the seeds to abort a pregnancy, even though these seeds are poisonous. Note that the seeds of Abrus precatorius L. were officially used in Western medicine [Medicinal Plants: Drugs For The Future? ]
Stem: Bark decoction for stomachache, thrush, colds, coughs, sore throat and asthma; emollient; extract for cancer treatment. Stem and Leaf: In French Guiana, the stems and leaves are mixed with the leaves, stems and roots of Zea mays for a tisane used to remedy mild inflammations of the urinary tract, diarrhoea, aphthae and hoarseness. Leaf: Boiled with leaves of Tamarindus indica, Annona muricata and Lantana camara in a syrup for chest colds. Seed: Decoction for chronic ulcers and ophthalmia, specifically trachoma of the conjunctiva. Root: Liquorice substitute. CHEM: Seed poisonous, containing the toxic abrin and abric acid. Plant extracts have been used as an effective oral contraceptive. [Medicinal Plants of the Guianas (Guyana, Surinam, French Guiana) ]
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