Rubia cordifolia Linn.
Rubia cordifolia Linn. is also known as Rubia akane Nakai, Rubia alata Wall., Rubia chinensis Reg. et Maack., Rubia javana DC., Rubia munjista Roxb., Rubia purpurea DC. belongs to Rubiaceae family.
The Arabic names for this herb are Aklilul Jabal, Aruq al-Sabegh, Favah , Hasalban .
The English names for this herb are Indian Madder, Indian Madder / Dyer's Madder.
The Urdu names for this herb are Aruq Ahmar, Majith, Manjesta, Manjeth, Romnas.
Description
Rubia cordifolia Linn.. A very variable, prickly creeper or climber, upto 10 m long, Rootstocks perennial, roots long with red bark. Stem 4-angled. Leaves very variable, cordate-ovate to ovate-lanceolate, 2-8 in a whorl. Flowers small white or greenish or in shades of red and yellow, sweet-scented. Fruit globose or slightly 2-lobed, dark-purple or black, fleshy with 2 small seeds.
Pharmacological Actions
The pharmacological action of Rubia cordifolia Linn.'s Decoction (leaves) is Vermifuge.
The pharmacological actions of Rubia cordifolia Linn. are Alexipharmic, Alterative, Analgesic, Anodyne, Anthelmintic, Anti-dysenteric, Anti-paralytic, Anti-pyretic, Astringent, Caustic, Deobstruent, Diuretic, Emmenagogue, Lactagogue, Laxative.
The pharmacological action of Rubia cordifolia Linn.'s Leaves is Appetizer.
Indications
The indications of Rubia cordifolia Linn.'s Fruit are Freckles, Skin Discoloration, Spleen Disorders, Hepatic Obstructions.
The indications of Rubia cordifolia Linn.'s Leaves are Chest Affections, Biliousness, Pleurisy.
The indications of Rubia cordifolia Linn.'s Root are Sore Throat, Colic, Hemoptysis, Dysmenorrhoea, Jaundice, Chest Complaints, Erysipelas, Paralysis, Dysentery, Leucorrhoea, Piles, Epistaxis, Rheumatism, Ulcers, Kidney Ailments, Leucoderma, Edema, Spleen Disorders, Inflammations, Hemorrhoids, Lethargy, Urinary Discharges, Blood Diseases, Eye Diseases, Hematuria, Vaginal Diseases, Hemorrhage, Traumatic Injuries, Uterine Disorders, Fractures.
The indications of Rubia cordifolia Linn.'s Stem are Ring Worm, Arthritis, Inflammations, Fractures, Urinary Obstructions, Skin Spots, Ulcers, Rheumatism, Jaundice, Vitiligo, Paralytic Effections, Amenorrhoea.
Contraindications
None recorded.
Temperament
The temperament of Rubia cordifolia Linn. is 2nd order, warm and dry.
Occurrence, Taste & Odor
Taste: Sweetish bitter,Bad.
Dosage
| Part | Dose | Instructions |
|---|---|---|
| Whole Herb | 3.000 – 5.000 g | N/A |
Available Brands
- KHATOONIQARSHI INDUSTRIES (PVT) LTD
- MADAMOL SYRUPQARSHI INDUSTRIES (PVT) LTD
- Majoon Dabeed-ul-WardAshraf laboratories (Pvt) Ltd.
- MAJOON DABEED-UL-WARDQARSHI INDUSTRIES (PVT) LTD
- MAJUN DABEED-UL- WARDHamdard laboratories Waqf Pakistan
- ROGHAN AUJAAQARSHI INDUSTRIES (PVT) LTD
- ROGHAN-E-SURKHHamdard laboratories Waqf Pakistan
- SUPARI PAKQARSHI INDUSTRIES (PVT) LTD
- SUPARIPAKHamdard laboratories Waqf Pakistan
Compound Preparations
Rubia cordifolia Linn. is used in the preparation of Arq Ananas , Dawa Al-Karkam, Halwa-i-Ghaikwar, Ma'jun Supari Pak, Majun Dabeedul Ward, Safuf Habis, Safuf Musaffi Khas, Sherbet Mudir .
Substitutes
The substitutes of Rubia cordifolia Linn. are [Other cinnamomum species may also be used.], Piper cubeba Linn..
Active Constituents
The active constituents of Rubia cordifolia Linn. are Alizarin Acid, Pseudopurpurin, Purpurin Acid, Rubierythrinic Acid, Tannin, Xanthopurpurin.
The active constituents of Rubia cordifolia Linn.'s Root are Alizarin, Garancin, Munjistin, Purpurin, Xanthine.
Antidotes
The antidotes of Rubia cordifolia Linn. are Cochlospermum religiosum (L.) Alston, Pimpinella anisum Linn..
Toxicity
Currently no Toxicity information is available for Rubia cordifolia Linn.. (work in progress)