Helicteres isora Linn.
Helicteres isora Linn. belongs to Sterculiaceae family.
The Arabic names for this herb are Ghoshnah, Ghoshnatah.
The English names for this herb are Screw Bean, Screw Tree.
The Urdu names for this herb are Gasht Bargasht, Maror Phalli, Pechak, Wanderhi.
Description
Helicteres isora Linn.. A large shrub with young parts stellately-hairy, bark grey, leaves 7.5-15.0 cm, alternate in two opposite rows on the branchlets, round-ovate, short-pointed, rough above, velvety beneath, stipules 6 mm, subulate or linear, deciduous, flowers 2.5-5 cm long, solitary or 2-4 together in a cluster on short stalks, axillary; calyx tubular, almost two lipped, crown woolly, petals 5, scarlet, 2.5 cm long, turn black, staminal tube 5-toothed at the apex; styles 5; fruit 5 cm long, consisting of five spirally twisted woolly follicles on a stalk (gynophore), seeds numerous
Pharmacological Actions
The pharmacological actions of Helicteres isora Linn.'s Bark are Anti-diarrhoeal, Anti-dysenteric.
The pharmacological actions of Helicteres isora Linn. are Anti-dysenteric, Anti-phlegmatic, Demulcent, Detergent, Mild Astringent, Resolvent, Sedative, Stomachic.
The pharmacological actions of Helicteres isora Linn.'s Fruit are Astringent, Demulcent.
The pharmacological actions of Helicteres isora Linn.'s Pods are Anti-inflammatory, Detersive.
The pharmacological actions of Helicteres isora Linn.'s Root are Anti-galactagogue, Astringent, Demulcent, Expectorant.
Indications
The indications of Helicteres isora Linn.'s Bark are Diarrhoea, Dysentery.
The indication of Helicteres isora Linn. is Snake Bite.
The indications of Helicteres isora Linn.'s Fruit are Griping of Bowels, Flatulence in Children, Diarrhoea, Colic.
The indications of Helicteres isora Linn.'s Pods are Chronic Dysentery, Inflammation due to Phlegmatic Disorders, Ring Worm, Griping Bowel Pain.
The indications of Helicteres isora Linn.'s Root Bark (aqueous extract) are Griping Bowel Pain, Dysentery, Diabetes, Diarrhoea.
The indications of Helicteres isora Linn.'s Seeds are Ulcers, Sores, Otorrhoea, Ear Infections.
Contraindications
None recorded.
Temperament
The temperament of Helicteres isora Linn. is 1st order, warm and dry.
Occurrence, Taste & Odor
Taste: Pods: Slightly Bitter.
Dosage
| Part | Dose | Instructions |
|---|---|---|
| Whole Herb | 4.000 – 7.000 g | N/A |
Available Brands
- ENTOBANHerbion Pakistan Pvt Ltd.
Compound Preparations
Helicteres isora Linn. is used in the preparation of Ma'jun Jograj Gugal.
Substitutes
The substitutes of Helicteres isora Linn. are [Other indigenous species of Aloe may also be used.], Aloe barbadensis Mill..
Active Constituents
The active constituents of Helicteres isora Linn. are Demulcent Substance, Tannin.
Antidotes
The antidotes of Helicteres isora Linn. are Cochlospermum religiosum (L.) Alston, Rosa damascena Miller.
Toxicity
Currently no Toxicity information is available for Helicteres isora Linn.. (work in progress)