Sphaeranthus indicus Linn.

Sphaeranthus indicus Linn.. An aromatic herb, 30-60 cm. tail, stems with toothed wings; leaves obovate- ob!ong5 serrate; flowers in heads, purple

The pharmacological actions of Sphaeranthus indicus Linn. are Alterative, Anthelmintic, Anti-aging, Anti-asthmatic, Anti-bilious, Anti-dropsical, Anti-emetic, Anti-gonorrhoeal, Anti-haemorrhagic, Anti-inflammatory, Anti-phlegmatic, Anti-pruritic, Anti-pyretic, Anti-scrofulous, Anti-syphilitic, Anti-tuberculosis, Anti-tumor, Anti-tussive, Aphrodisiac, Appetizer, Astringent, Blood Purifier, Brain Tonic, Cardiac Tonic, Carminative, Deobstruent, Diuretic, Emmenagogue, Fattening, Hair Tonic, Hepatoprotective, Immunostimulant, Laxative, Nervine Tonic, Refrigerant, Resolvent, Stomachic, Styptic, Tonic.

The pharmacological actions of Sphaeranthus indicus Linn.'s Root are Anthelmintic, Stomachic.

The indications of Sphaeranthus indicus Linn.'s Decoction (root) are Cough, Bowel Complaints, Chest Pain.

The indications of Sphaeranthus indicus Linn. are Melancholic Disorders, Cardiac Debility, Atrabilious Affections, Hair Greying, Phlegmatic ailments, Cough, Biliousness, General Weakness, Jaundice, Loss of Appetite, Piles, Spermatorrhoea, Boils, Diarrhoea, Urticaria, Vomiting, Eczema, Scrofula, Gonorrhoea, Leprosy, Inflammations, Tachycardia, Intestinal Worms, Memory Weakness, Sexual Weakness, Brain Weakness, Bradycardia, Blood Impurities, Itch.

The indications of Sphaeranthus indicus Linn.'s Flowers are Chronic Skin Diseases, Blood Disorders, Ulceration, Irritation, Scabies, Ring Worm, Lethargy.

The indication of Sphaeranthus indicus Linn.'s Herb Paste is Itch.

The indications of Sphaeranthus indicus Linn.'s Plant juice are Haemorrhages, Liver Disorders, Haemorrhoids, Gastric Disorders.

The indications of Sphaeranthus indicus Linn.'s Powder(leaves) are Syphilis, Nerve Weakness.

The indications of Sphaeranthus indicus Linn.'s Seeds are Indigestion, Worms, Cough.

The temperament of Sphaeranthus indicus Linn. is 2nd order, warm and moist.

Odor: The odor of Sphaeranthus indicus Linn. is Aromatic.

Taste: Bitter.

The substitutes of Sphaeranthus indicus Linn. are Echinops echinatus Roxb., Tephrosia purpurea (Linn.) Pers..

The active constituents of Sphaeranthus indicus Linn. are Alpha-Ionone, Alpha-Terpinene, Aqueous Extract, Citral, D-Cadinene, Essential Oil, Geraniol, Methyl Chavicol, Sphaeranthine, ß-Sitosterol, Tannin.

The active constituents of Sphaeranthus indicus Linn.'s Essential Oil are Alpha-Cadinene, Alpha-Terpinene, Arachidic Acid, Citral, Geraniol, Geranylacetate, Hentriacontane, Idicusene, Linoleic Acid, Methyl Chavicol, N-Pentacosane, N-Triacontanol, Ocimene, Oleic Acid, Palmitic Acid, Para-Methoxycinnamaldehyde, Phytosterol, Sphaeranthine, Sphaeranthol, Spharerene, ß-D-Glucoside of ß-Sitosterol, ß-Ionone, ß-Sitosterol, Stearic Acid, Stigmasterol.

The antidote of Sphaeranthus indicus Linn. is Eclipta alba (L.) Hasskl. (Extract(herb)).