Ipomoea turpethum R. Br.
Ipomoea turpethum R. Br. is also known as Operculina turpethum {Linn}.Silva Manso belongs to Convolvulaceae family.
The Arabic name for this herb is Turbud.
The English names for this herb are Indian Jalap, Turpeth Root.
The Urdu names for this herb are Nissot, Tarbud, Tejkathi, Tirvi.
Description
Ipomoea turpethum R. Br.. A large perennial twiner with milky juice and fleshy branched roots. Leaves very variable in shape. Flowers tubular-campanulate, white, in few flowered cymes, capsule globose with 4 or less, dull black, glabrous seeds1161' The root and rhizome are official in France and Spain, root and stem in Great Britain and root also in Portugal
Pharmacological Actions
The pharmacological actions of Ipomoea turpethum R. Br.'s Root are Anthelmintic, Anti-epileptic, Anti-phlegmatic, Anti-pyretic, Cathartic, Drastic Purgative of Malhumors, Expectorant, Hepatic Stimulant, Hydragogue Cathartic, Increases Secretion of Biliary Matter, Purgative, Rubefacient.
Indications
The indications of Ipomoea turpethum R. Br.'s Root are Fever, Ascites, Biliousness, Bronchitis, Flatulence, Gout, Jaundice, Erysipelas, Paralysis, Piles, Anaemia, Constipation, Melancholia, Sluggish Liver, Dropsy, Ulcers, Epilepsy, Rheumatism, Leprosy, Leucoderma, Inflammations, Consumption, Ophthalmia, Muscular Pain, Joints Pain, Heart Diseases, Tumors, Itch, Brain Disorders, Insect Bites, Malhumors, Abdominal Troubles.
Contraindications
None recorded.
Temperament
The temperament of Ipomoea turpethum R. Br. is 2nd order, warm and dry.
Occurrence, Taste & Odor
Odor: The odor of Root of Ipomoea turpethum R. Br. is Sharp.
Taste: Root: Bitter.
Dosage
| Part | Dose | Instructions |
|---|---|---|
| Decoction | 5.000 – 12.000 g | N/A |
| Whole Herb | 0.000 – 0.000 - | N/A |
| Powder | 3.000 – 5.000 g | N/A |
Available Brands
- AUJAIEHamdard laboratories Waqf Pakistan
- GOOGLE TABLETSQARSHI INDUSTRIES (PVT) LTD
- HAB MOQIL KHAS QARSHI INDUSTRIES (PVT) LTD
- Habb-e-Banafsha KhasAshraf laboratories (Pvt) Ltd.
- ITREEFAL USTUKHUDUSQARSHI INDUSTRIES (PVT) LTD
- ITREEFAL ZAMANIQARSHI INDUSTRIES (PVT) LTD
- ITRIFAL MULAYYINHamdard laboratories Waqf Pakistan
- ITRIFAL ZAMANIHamdard laboratories Waqf Pakistan
- JAWARISH SAFAR JALI MUSHILHamdard laboratories Waqf Pakistan
- MAJOON MUGHALIZ JAWAHAR WALIQARSHI INDUSTRIES (PVT) LTD
- MAJOON NAJAHQARSHI INDUSTRIES (PVT) LTD
- MAJOON SURANJANQARSHI INDUSTRIES (PVT) LTD
- MAJUN SURANJANHamdard laboratories Waqf Pakistan
- QURS MULAYYINHamdard laboratories Waqf Pakistan
- SAFIHamdard laboratories Waqf Pakistan
Compound Preparations
Ipomoea turpethum R. Br. is used in the preparation of Hab Banafsha, Hab Dabba Atfal, Hab Muqil, Hab Suranjan, Hab Yarqan, Hab-i-Ayarij, Itrifal Ghudaddi, Itrifal Mulayyin, Itrifal Zamani, Jawarish Kamuni Mushil, Jawarish Safarjali Mushil, Jawarish Shahryaran, Ma'jun Anjir, Ma'jun Kalkalanj, Ma'jun Najah, Ma'jun Sana, Ma'jun Suranjan, Qurs Mulayyin, Safuf Mushil, Sherbet Mushil.
Substitutes
The substitutes of Ipomoea turpethum R. Br. are Ipomoea hederacea (Linn) Jacq, Lupinus albus Linn, Polyporus officinalis Fries.
Active Constituents
The active constituents of Ipomoea turpethum R. Br. are Albumin, Alpha-Turpethin, Ferric Oxide, Glycosidic Resin, Lignin, Salts, ß-Turpethin, Starch, Volatile Oil.
Antidotes
The antidotes of Ipomoea turpethum R. Br. are [Decorticated root burned (fried) in almond oil.], Cochlospermum religiosum (L.) Alston, Acacia nilotica (Lam) Delile (Stem-Bark).
Toxicity
Currently no Toxicity information is available for Ipomoea turpethum R. Br.. (work in progress)