Ipomoea hederacea (Linn) Jacq
Ipomoea hederacea (Linn) Jacq is also known as Convolvulus hederacea Linn, Ipomoea nil {L.} Roth., Pharbitis nil {L.} Choisy belongs to Convolvulaceae family.
The Arabic name for this herb is Habul Nil.
The English names for this herb are Indian Jalap, Morning Glory, Pharbitis Seeds.
The Urdu names for this herb are Aveni jo Bij, Bildi, Kaladana.
Description
Ipomoea hederacea (Linn) Jacq. Annual climber, densely to scattered pubescent with large trichomes throughout. Leaves cordate-ovate, entire or 3-lobed. Flowers in 1 to few-flowered cymes. Sepals long-lanceolate. Corolla lavender to blue with a white centre in wild plants, varying to red or purple in cultivated races. Fruit capsular, subglobose to globose and seeds pyriform, black
Pharmacological Actions
The pharmacological actions of Ipomoea hederacea (Linn) Jacq's Seeds (dried) are Anthelmintic, Attenuant, Blood Purifier, Cathartic, Detersive, Diuretic, Emmenagogue, Externally Attenuant, Purgative, Resolvent of Inflammations.
Indications
The indications of Ipomoea hederacea (Linn) Jacq's Seeds (dried) are Fever, Biliousness, Bronchitis, Scabies, Phlegmatic Disorders, Dropsy, Rheumatic Pain, Leucoderma, Inflammations, Headache, Tape Worms, Atrabilious Disorders, Joints Pain, Abdominal Diseases, Irritative Skin, Malhumors.
Contraindications
None recorded.
Temperament
The temperament of Ipomoea hederacea (Linn) Jacq's Seeds (dried) is 3rd order, warm and dry.
Occurrence, Taste & Odor
Odor: The odor of Seeds (dried) of Ipomoea hederacea (Linn) Jacq is Earthy.
Taste: Seeds (dried): initially sweet then becomes bitter.
Dosage
| Part | Dose | Instructions |
|---|---|---|
| Whole Herb | 0.000 – 0.000 0 | N/A |
| Seeds (dried) | 1.000 – 3.000 g | N/A |
Available Brands
- AUJAIEHamdard laboratories Waqf Pakistan
- MUMSIK BE NAZIRHamdard laboratories Waqf Pakistan
Compound Preparations
Ipomoea hederacea (Linn) Jacq is used in the preparation of Hab Limun, Hab Suranjan, Hab-e-Ayaraj, Itrifal Deedan, Jawarish Shahryaran, Ma'jun Baladur, Ma'jun Jalali, Ma'jun Kalkalanj, Ma'jun Talkh, Safuf Mushil.
Substitutes
The substitutes of Ipomoea hederacea (Linn) Jacq are Citrullus colocynthis (L.) Schrad. (Fruit(pulp)), Ruta graveolens Linn. (Seeds).
Active Constituents
The active constituents of Ipomoea hederacea (Linn) Jacq are Glucosides, Pharbitisin, Tannin.
Antidotes
The antidotes of Ipomoea hederacea (Linn) Jacq are [Extract of raisins or figs and citrus fruits may also be used.], Prunus amygdalus Batsch. (Oil).
Toxicity
Currently no Toxicity information is available for Ipomoea hederacea (Linn) Jacq. (work in progress)