Helleborus niger Linn

Helleborus niger Linn belongs to Ranunculaceae family.

The Arabic name for this herb is Kutki.

The English name for this herb is Black Hellebore.

The Urdu names for this herb are Kali Kutaki, Kali Kutki, Kharbiq Siyah, Khurasani Kutki.

Warning: May cause vomiting and symptoms of spasmodic affections like convulsions, cramps or eclampsia.When used in tonic doses, it may cause gradual paralysis of the heart,convulsions and death.It may produce violent inflammation of the gastrointestinal mucous membrane and skin if applied locally.

Description

Helleborus niger Linn. Perennial, up to 30 cm; slowly creeping, tangled, blackish-brown root-stock. The tree does not rise above ground; basal leaves have long petioles, are leathery and evergreen, serrate and deeply divided into 7 or more oblong leaflets. Flowering stem simple or occasionally forked, bearing single white or purplish flowers 3-8 cm wide, appearing in mid-winter to mid-spring

Pharmacological Actions

The pharmacological actions of Helleborus niger Linn are Alterative, Anthelmintic, Anti-bilious, Anti-Periodic, Anti-pyretic, Anti-spasmodic, Bitter, Cardiac Stimulant, Carminative, Cathartic, Drastic Purgative, Emmenagogue, Hydrogogue Cathartic, Laxative, Liver Tonic, Local Anaesthetic, Narcotic, Purgative, Resolvent, Stomach Tonic, Vermifuge.

Indications

The indications of Helleborus niger Linn are Loose Motion, Dropsy, Amenorrhoea, Hysteria, Malarial Fever, Chronic Fever, Nervous Disorders.

The indications of Helleborus niger Linn's Dried Root Powder are Malaria, Dyspepsia.

The indications of Helleborus niger Linn's Powder are Indigestion, Loss of Appetite, Dropsy, Liver complication, Chronic Bilious Fever.

The indication of Helleborus niger Linn's Rhizomes is Chronic Fever.

The indications of Helleborus niger Linn's Root are Hypochondriasis, Mania, Apoplexy, Amenorrhoea, Epilepsy, Melancholia, Chronic Skin Ailments.

Contraindications

The contraindications of Helleborus niger Linn's Dried Root Powder are Dyspepsia, Malaria.

The contraindications of Helleborus niger Linn's Powder are Dropsy, Indigestion, Loss of Appetite, Liver complication, Chronic Bilious Fever.

The contraindication of Helleborus niger Linn's Rhizomes is Chronic Fever.

The contraindications of Helleborus niger Linn's Root are Chronic Skin Affection, Hypochondriasis, Melancholia, Amenorrhoea, Epilepsy, Mania, Apoplexy.

Temperament

The temperament of Helleborus niger Linn is 3rd order, warm and dry.

Occurrence, Taste & Odor

Odor: The odor of Rhizomes of Helleborus niger Linn is Slightly.

Taste: Rhizomes: Burning,Acrid.

Dosage

Part	Dose	Instructions
Whole Herb	25.000 – 50.000 mg	N/A

Available Brands

None recorded.

Compound Preparations

Helleborus niger Linn is used in the preparation of Jawarishat , Zimadat.

Substitutes

The substitute of Helleborus niger Linn is Picrorhiza kurrooa Royle ex Benth. [Used in liver disorders.].

Active Constituents

The active constituents of Helleborus niger Linn are Cardenolide, Helleborein, Helleborin, Hellebrigenine.

Antidotes

The antidotes of Helleborus niger Linn are Cochlospermum religiosum (L.) Alston, Pistacia lentiscus Linn., Prunus amygdalus Batsch. (Oil).

Toxicity

Currently no Toxicity information is available for Helleborus niger Linn. (work in progress)