Maranta arundinaceae Linn.
Maranta arundinaceae Linn. is also known as Maranta Indica, Maranta ramosissima belongs to Marantaceae family.
The English names for this herb are Araruta, Arrow Root, Bermuda Arrowroot, East or West Indian Arrowroot, Indian Arrowroot, Maranta Starch .
Description
Maranta arundinaceae Linn.. The plant is an herbaceous perennial, with a creeping rhizome with upward-curving, fleshy, cylindrical tubers covered with large, thin scales that leave rings of scars. The flowering stem reaches a height of 6 feet, and bears creamy flowers at the ends of the slender branches that terminate the long peduncles. They grow in pairs. The numerous, ovate, glabrous leaves are from 2 to 10 inches in length, with long sheaths often enveloping the stem.
Pharmacological Actions
The pharmacological action of Maranta arundinaceae Linn. is Demulcent.
Indications
The indication of Maranta arundinaceae Linn. is Bowel Complaints.
The indications of Maranta arundinaceae Linn.'s Rhizomes starch are Scorpion Bite, Black spider bites.
Contraindications
None recorded.
Temperament
None recorded.
Occurrence, Taste & Odor
None recorded.
Dosage
None recorded.
Available Brands
None recorded.
Compound Preparations
No Compound Preparation information is available for Maranta arundinaceae Linn..
Substitutes
No information regarding Maranta arundinaceae Linn.'s substitute is currently available.
Active Constituents
The active constituents of Maranta arundinaceae Linn. are Albumin, Ash, Fats, Fiber, Gum, Starch [27.17%], Sugar, Water [62.96%].
The active constituents of Maranta arundinaceae Linn.'s Rhizomes starch are Ash, Fat, Fiber, Gum, Sugar, Water [15.87%].
Antidotes
No information regarding Maranta arundinaceae Linn.'s antidote is currently available.
Toxicity
Currently no Toxicity information is available for Maranta arundinaceae Linn.. (work in progress)