Exogonium purga benth.
Exogonium purga benth. is also known as Ipomoea purga Hayne. belongs to Convolvulaceae family.
The Arabic name for this herb is Jalapah.
The English name for this herb is Jalap.
The Urdu names for this herb are Jalapa, Jalapu, Julab.
Description
Exogonium purga benth.. A large herbaceous perennial twiner. Stems numerous, slender, twisted or furrowed, smooth and purplish, reaching 12 ft. or more. Leaves alternate, sagittate-cordate and thick-veined. Flowers large, lilac purple. The plant bears slender under ground stems from the nodes of which arise fleshy tuberous roots or tubercles ;'26:. The tubercles are fusiform, napiform or irregularly oblong in shape and from 3-15 cm long. The surface is covered with a dark brown, wrinkled cork, which is marked with lighter coloured, transverse lenticels
Pharmacological Actions
The pharmacological actions of Exogonium purga benth.'s Roots are Anthelmintic, Anti-bilious, Anti-catarrhal, Anti-colic, Anti-constipative, Anti-phlegmatic, Anti-rheumatic, Anti-spasmodic, Emetic, Hydragogue Cathartic, Purgative.
Indications
The indications of Exogonium purga benth.'s Roots are Colic, Worms, Chronic Constipation, Constipation, Sciatica, Dropsy, Influenza, Rheumatism, Hemiplegia, Facial Paralysis, Catarrhal Affections, Flu, Arthritis, Habitual Constipation, General Paralysis, Malhumors, Bowel Pain.
Contraindications
None recorded.
Temperament
The temperament of Exogonium purga benth.'s Roots is 2nd order, warm and dry.
Occurrence, Taste & Odor
Odor: The odor of Roots of Exogonium purga benth. is Slight Smoky.
Taste: Roots: First gives sweet taste then becomes Acrid.
Dosage
| Part | Dose | Instructions |
|---|---|---|
| Whole Herb | 0.000 – 0.000 - | N/A |
| Roots | 0.500 – 1.500 g | N/A |
Available Brands
None recorded.
Compound Preparations
No Compound Preparation information is available for Exogonium purga benth..
Substitutes
The substitute of Exogonium purga benth. is Operculina turpethum (L.) Silva Manso.
Active Constituents
The active constituents of Exogonium purga benth. are Ipurganol, Jalapin, Palmitic Acid, Resin, Scammonin, ß-Methyl Esculetin, Stearic Acid, Volatile Oil.
Antidotes
The antidotes of Exogonium purga benth. are Foeniculum vulgare Miller, Rosa damascena Miller (Petals) [Rose petals preserve in sugar i.e.gulqand.].
Toxicity
Currently no Toxicity information is available for Exogonium purga benth.. (work in progress)