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Ipomoea reniformis Choisy

Ipomoea reniformis Choisy

Ipomoea reniformis Choisy is also known as Merremia emarginata Haillier f. belongs to Convolvulaceae family.

The English name for this herb is Mouse Ear.

The Urdu names for this herb are Chohakani, Musakani.

Warning: Excessive use may cause harm to bladder.

Description

Ipomoea reniformis Choisy. Stems numerous, filiform, creeping and rooting at the nodes, clothed with scattered long soft hairs. Leaves usually broader than long, reniform or ovate-cordate, glabrous. Flowers yellow, axillary, solitary or few. Capsules subglobose, smooth. Seeds glabrous, dark chestnut coloured

Pharmacological Actions

The pharmacological actions of Ipomoea reniformis Choisy are Alterative, Anthelmintic, Anti-pyretic, Carminative, Deobstruent, Diuretic, Laxative.

Indications

The indications of Ipomoea reniformis Choisy's Juice are Sores, Rat Bite.

The indications of Ipomoea reniformis Choisy's Root are Gum Diseases, Eye Diseases.

The indications of Ipomoea reniformis Choisy's Whole Plant are Fever, Pain, Paralysis, Anaemia, Liver Enlargement, Strangury, Leucoderma, Inflammations, Nasal Blockage, Heart Diseases, Abdominal Diseases, Lung Diseases, Kidney Diseases, Uterus disease, Urethral Discharges.

Contraindications

None recorded.

Temperament

The temperament of Ipomoea reniformis Choisy is 2nd order, warm and dry.

Occurrence, Taste & Odor

Odor: The odor of Ipomoea reniformis Choisy is Pungent.

Taste: Bitter.

Dosage

PartDoseInstructions
Whole Herb0.000 – 0.000 N/A
Dried Herb3.000 – 5.000 gN/A
Fresh Herb7.000 – 12.000 gN/A
Whole Plant0.000 – 0.000 -N/A

Available Brands

None recorded.

Compound Preparations

No Compound Preparation information is available for Ipomoea reniformis Choisy.

Substitutes

The substitute of Ipomoea reniformis Choisy is Origanum majorana Linn.

Active Constituents

No information regarding Ipomoea reniformis Choisy's active constituent is currently available.

Antidotes

The antidotes of Ipomoea reniformis Choisy are Origanum majorana Linn, Portulaca oleracea Linn..

Toxicity

Currently no Toxicity information is available for Ipomoea reniformis Choisy. (work in progress)