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Pongamia pinnata Linn

Pongamia pinnata Linn

Pongamia pinnata Linn is also known as Pongamia glabra Vent. belongs to Papilionaceae family.

The Arabic name for this herb is Shanaf-al-Daik.

The English names for this herb are Garland of night, Indian Beech.

The Urdu names for this herb are Karanj, Sukh-Chain.

Warning: Patient loses weight during treatment with its parts or products and excessive use may develop high blood pressure.

Description

None recorded.

Pharmacological Actions

The pharmacological actions of Pongamia pinnata Linn are Acrid, Analgesic, Anti-septic, Anti-spasmodic, Desiccant, Hypotensive.

Indications

The indications of Pongamia pinnata Linn's Bark are Bleeding Piles, Piles, Itching, Wounds, Ulcers, Tumors, Vaginal troubles, Skin Troubles.

The indications of Pongamia pinnata Linn's Infusion (leaves) are Rheumatic Pain, Ulcers, Sores.

The indications of Pongamia pinnata Linn's Leaves are Sores, Rheumatism, Skin Diseases.

The indications of Pongamia pinnata Linn's Oil(seeds) are Leucoderma, Psoriasis, Herpes, Scabies.

The indications of Pongamia pinnata Linn's Seeds are Sores, Skin Diseases, Rheumatism.

Contraindications

None recorded.

Temperament

The temperaments of Pongamia pinnata Linn are 3rd Order, Warm , 1st order, dry .

Occurrence, Taste & Odor

None recorded.

Dosage

PartDoseInstructions
Whole Herb250.000 – 1000.000 mgN/A

Available Brands

  • IJAMIAHamdard laboratories Waqf Pakistan

Compound Preparations

No Compound Preparation information is available for Pongamia pinnata Linn.

Substitutes

No information regarding Pongamia pinnata Linn's substitute is currently available.

Active Constituents

No information regarding Pongamia pinnata Linn's active constituent is currently available.

Antidotes

No information regarding Pongamia pinnata Linn's antidote is currently available.

Toxicity

Currently no Toxicity information is available for Pongamia pinnata Linn. (work in progress)