Ipomoea digitata Linn
Ipomoea digitata Linn is also known as Batatas paniculata choisy, Ipomoea paniculata R.Br belongs to Convolvulaceae family.
The Arabic name for this herb is Qalqas Hindi.
The English names for this herb are Giant Potato, Sweet Potato.
The Urdu names for this herb are Bidari kand, Jobhan Jari.
Description
Ipomoea digitata Linn. An extensive perennial climber with tuberous roots. Leaves large, palmately 5-7 lobed; flowers widely campanulate, pink or red purple, few to many in axillary corymbose cymes; capsules small, ovoid; seeds 4, black, woolly
Pharmacological Actions
The pharmacological actions of Ipomoea digitata Linn are Alterative, Anthelmintic, Aphrodisiac, Appetizer, Carminative, Cholagogue, Demulcent, Diuretic, Expectorant, Galactagogue, Lactagogue, Muscular Tonic, Nutritive, Resolvent of Inflammations, Restorative, Stimulant, Stomachic.
The pharmacological actions of Ipomoea digitata Linn's Flower are Anti-bilious, Aphrodisiac.
The pharmacological action of Ipomoea digitata Linn's Leaves is Blood Tonic.
The pharmacological action of Ipomoea digitata Linn's Rhizomes is Lactagogue.
The pharmacological action of Ipomoea digitata Linn's Root is Lactagogue.
Indications
The indication of Ipomoea digitata Linn's Flower is Biliousness.
The indication of Ipomoea digitata Linn's Rhizomes is Breast Milk Deficiency.
The indications of Ipomoea digitata Linn's Root are Breast Milk Deficiency, Bronchitis, Fever, Liver Complaints, Vomiting, Gonorrhoea, Syphilis, Leprosy, Inflammations, Burning Sensation, Blood Diseases, Spleen Complaints, Emaciation (children).
The indications of Ipomoea digitata Linn's Tuberous Roots are Fever, Bronchitis, Emaciation in Children.
Contraindications
None recorded.
Temperament
The temperament of Ipomoea digitata Linn is Warm and Dry.
Occurrence, Taste & Odor
Taste: Rhizomes: sweet.
Dosage
| Part | Dose | Instructions |
|---|---|---|
| Whole Herb | 10.000 – 0.000 g | N/A |
Available Brands
- HABB-E-ASGANDHamdard laboratories Waqf Pakistan
- SHARBAT MUFARREH MUQAWWI-E-QALBHamdard laboratories Waqf Pakistan
Compound Preparations
Ipomoea digitata Linn is used in the preparation of Murrakab Bidari Kand.
Substitutes
The substitutes of Ipomoea digitata Linn are Cydonia oblonga Pers., Maranta arundinaceae Linn..
Active Constituents
The active constituents of Ipomoea digitata Linn are Resins, Sitosterol, Starch, Taraxerol.
Antidotes
The antidotes of Ipomoea digitata Linn are Sugar, Apis mellifera L. (Honey).
Toxicity
Currently no Toxicity information is available for Ipomoea digitata Linn. (work in progress)