Tephrosia purpurea (Linn.) Pers.
Tephrosia purpurea (Linn.) Pers. is also known as Cracca purpurea Linn., Galega purpurea Linn., Tephrosia hamiltonii Drumm. ex Gamble belongs to Papilionaceae family.
The Arabic names for this herb are Bahur al Barir, Deedhak.
The English names for this herb are Purple Tephrosia, Yellow Thistle.
The Urdu names for this herb are Jhana Buti, Jhojhro, Mairo, Sarphoka.
Description
Tephrosia purpurea (Linn.) Pers.. A polymorphic, much branched, suberect, perennial herb 30-60 cm high. Leaves imparipinnate, leaflets 9-12, narrow, oblanceolate, glabrous above, obscurely silky below. Flowers red or purple. Pods slightly recurved, glabrescent. Seeds 5-10 greenish-grey, smooth
Pharmacological Actions
The pharmacological actions of Tephrosia purpurea (Linn.) Pers. are Alexipharmic, Alterative, Anthelmintic, Anti-pyretic, Blood Purifier, Diuretic, Laxative.
Indications
The indications of Tephrosia purpurea (Linn.) Pers. are Flatulence, Scabies, Spleen Obstructions, Prurigo, Dyspepsia, Boils, Itching, Pimples, Liver Obstructions, Gonorrhoea, Liver Enlargement, Spleen Enlargement, Leprosy, Chronic Skin Diseases, Bloody Piles.
The indications of Tephrosia purpurea (Linn.) Pers.'s Extract(pod) are Inflammations, Vomiting, Pain.
The indications of Tephrosia purpurea (Linn.) Pers.'s Leaves are Chest Complaints, Piles, Syphilis, Gonorrhoea, Lung Diseases.
The indications of Tephrosia purpurea (Linn.) Pers.'s Oil(seeds) are Itch, Eczema, Skin Eruptions, Scabies.
The indications of Tephrosia purpurea (Linn.) Pers.'s Root are Thirst, Fever, Colic, Bronchitis, Boils, Diarrhoea, Dyspepsia, Asthma, Pimples, Skin Eruptions, Wounds, Ulcers, Rheumatism, Inflammations, Spleen Disorders, Snake Bite, Liver Diseases, Tympanitis.
The indication of Tephrosia purpurea (Linn.) Pers.'s Root Bark is Obstinate Colic.
The indications of Tephrosia purpurea (Linn.) Pers.'s Root powder are Kidney Enlargement, Kidney Obstructions (Stones), Liver Enlargement, Liver Obstructions, Spleenic Enlargement, Spleen Obstructions.
The indication of Tephrosia purpurea (Linn.) Pers.'s Seed is Rat Bite Poisoning.
Contraindications
None recorded.
Temperament
The temperament of Tephrosia purpurea (Linn.) Pers. is 1st order, warm and moist.
Occurrence, Taste & Odor
Odor: The odor of Tephrosia purpurea (Linn.) Pers. is Aromatic.
Taste: Bitter.
Dosage
| Part | Dose | Instructions |
|---|---|---|
| Whole Herb | 7.000 – 0.000 g | N/A |
Available Brands
- GULMUNDENEHamdard laboratories Waqf Pakistan
- MUSAFFEEN (LIQUID)QARSHI INDUSTRIES (PVT) LTD
- MUSAFFEEN TABLETSQARSHI INDUSTRIES (PVT) LTD
- PROSTALINHamdard laboratories Waqf Bangladesh
- SAFIHamdard laboratories Waqf Pakistan
Compound Preparations
Tephrosia purpurea (Linn.) Pers. is used in the preparation of Hab Musaffi Khun, Safuf khas, Sherbet Murakkab Musaffi Khun.
Substitutes
The substitutes of Tephrosia purpurea (Linn.) Pers. are Chrozophora plicata A.Juss, Sphaeranthus indicus Linn..
Active Constituents
The active constituents of Tephrosia purpurea (Linn.) Pers. are Deguelin, Osyritin, Rotenoids, Rutin, Tephrosin.
Antidotes
The antidote of Tephrosia purpurea (Linn.) Pers. is Echinops echinatus Roxb..
Toxicity
Currently no Toxicity information is available for Tephrosia purpurea (Linn.) Pers.. (work in progress)