Trianthema pentandra Linn.
Trianthema pentandra Linn. is also known as Trianthema govindia Buch-Ham, Zaleya pentandra.
The English names for this herb are African purslane, Zaleya.
Description
Trianthema pentandra Linn.. A diffuse prostrate perennial. Stem papillose to glabrous. Leaves 1.5-4.0 cm long, 0.6-2.7 cm broad, oblong to obovate, papillose; petiole 8-11 mm long, with a sheathing base. Flowers axillary, solitary or 2-5, sessile; bract solitary, ovate-lanceolate, c. 3 mm long; bracteoles 2-3, unequal, scarious. Calyx persistent, papillose, sepals oblong ovate, c. 2 mm long, margin white. Stamens 5, alternating with the sepals, filaments c. 2 mm long, dilated at the base. Ovary c. 2 mm long, ob-pyramidal, papillose; styles 2, c. 1-2 mm long, linear, slightly curved, persistent. Pyxidium 1.4-5mm long, 4-seeded, splitting longitudinally, lid mitreform, c. 2 mm broad, margin irregularly lobed; amphora 2 seeded. Seeds 1.5 mm long, black, rugose.
Pharmacological Actions
None recorded.
Indications
The indications of Trianthema pentandra Linn. are Stomach Disorders, Snake Bite.
Contraindications
None recorded.
Temperament
None recorded.
Occurrence, Taste & Odor
None recorded.
Dosage
None recorded.
Available Brands
- JAWARISH ZAROONI SADAHamdard laboratories Waqf Pakistan
- MA-UL-LEHAMHamdard laboratories Waqf Pakistan
- SHARBAT MUFARREH MUQAWWI-E-QALBHamdard laboratories Waqf Pakistan
Compound Preparations
No Compound Preparation information is available for Trianthema pentandra Linn..
Substitutes
No information regarding Trianthema pentandra Linn.'s substitute is currently available.
Active Constituents
No information regarding Trianthema pentandra Linn.'s active constituent is currently available.
Antidotes
No information regarding Trianthema pentandra Linn.'s antidote is currently available.
Toxicity
Currently no Toxicity information is available for Trianthema pentandra Linn.. (work in progress)