Randia spinosa (Thunb) Poir
Randia spinosa (Thunb) Poir is also known as Gardenia spinosa Thunb, Randia longispina DC belongs to Rubiaceae family.
The Arabic names for this herb are Joz-al-Qai, Kousala.
The English names for this herb are Common Emetic Nut, Emetic Nut, Randia dumetorum {Gaertn} Lam.
The Urdu names for this herb are Mainphal, Mindukolla, Rara, Zuzul-Kuch .
Description
Randia spinosa (Thunb) Poir. Stems and roots: Tubers oblong, Palmate, deep orange inside. Leaves: Long stalked, lanceolate, tapering to each end, smooth, of a uniform green. Flowers: Spike central , oblong, green.A deciduous, thorny shrub or small tree, upto 9 m in height. Bark dark brown or grey, rough, scaly. Leaves obovate. Flowers first white, later turning to yellow, fragrant. Berry yellow when ripe, 3-3.7 cm long, globose or broadly ovoid, smooth or obscurely longitudinally ribbed. Seeds many, flat, about 4 mm Iong angular'
Pharmacological Actions
The pharmacological actions of Randia spinosa (Thunb) Poir's Bark are Abortifacient, Astringent, Carminative, Emetic, Nervine , Sedative.
The pharmacological actions of Randia spinosa (Thunb) Poir are Abortifacient, Anthelmintic, Anti-phlegmatic, Astringent, Carminative, Emetic, Laxative, Nervine , Purgative, Sedative, Stimulant, Vesicant.
The pharmacological actions of Randia spinosa (Thunb) Poir's Fruit are Abortifacient, Anthelmintic, Carminative, Emetic, Purgative.
The pharmacological action of Randia spinosa (Thunb) Poir's Fruit (powder) is Expectorant.
The pharmacological actions of Randia spinosa (Thunb) Poir's Fruit(pulp) are Anti-phlegmatic, Emetic, Laxative, Stimulant, Suppurative, Vesicant.
Indications
The indications of Randia spinosa (Thunb) Poir's Bark are Dysentery, Diarrhoea, Rheumatic Pain, Rheumatism, Bruises Pain.
The indications of Randia spinosa (Thunb) Poir's Bark (Powder) are Diarrhoea, Phlegmatic Fever, Dysentery.
The indications of Randia spinosa (Thunb) Poir's Fruit are Boils, Asthma, Brain Disease, Paralysis, Leprosy, Leucoderma, Inflammations, Chronic Bronchitis, Muscular Pain, Eruptions.
The indications of Randia spinosa (Thunb) Poir's Fruit (powder) are Indigestion, Chest Affections, Headache, Bronchitis, Asthma.
The indications of Randia spinosa (Thunb) Poir's Fruit(pulp) are Sores, Abscesses.
Contraindications
None recorded.
Temperament
The temperament of Randia spinosa (Thunb) Poir is 2nd order, warm and dry.
Occurrence, Taste & Odor
Odor: The odor of Fruit of Randia spinosa (Thunb) Poir is Unpleasant.
Taste: Fruit: Bitter,Bad.
Dosage
| Part | Dose | Instructions |
|---|---|---|
| Whole Herb | 2.000 – 4.000 g | N/A |
Available Brands
None recorded.
Compound Preparations
No Compound Preparation information is available for Randia spinosa (Thunb) Poir.
Substitutes
The substitutes of Randia spinosa (Thunb) Poir are Armenian bole, Brassica juncea (L.) Czern. & Coss.
Active Constituents
The active constituents of Randia spinosa (Thunb) Poir are Saponins, Tannin, Tartaric Acid, Triterpene.
Antidotes
The antidotes of Randia spinosa (Thunb) Poir are [Food articles having cold temperament may also be used.], Cochlospermum religiosum (L.) Alston.
Toxicity
Currently no Toxicity information is available for Randia spinosa (Thunb) Poir. (work in progress)