Tephrosia purpurea (Linn.) Per
Primary Characteristics
Primary Characteristics
Tephrosia purpurea (Linn.) Pers. is aslo known as Cracca purpurea Linn., Galega purpurea Linn., Tephrosia hamiltonii Drumm. ex Gamble, belongs to Papilionaceae, family.
The Arabic Names for this herb are Bahur al Barir, Deedhak.
The English Names for this herb are Purple Tephrosia, Yellow Thistle.
The Urdu Names for this herb are Jhana Buti, Jhojhro, Mairo, Sarphoka.
Pharmacological Actions
The pharmacological Actions of Tephrosia purpurea (Linn.) Pers. are Alexipharmic, Alterative, Anthelmintic, Anti-pyretic, Blood Purifier, Diuretic, Laxative.
Indications
The Indications of Tephrosia purpurea (Linn.) Pers. are Flatulence, Scabies, Spleen Obstructions, Prurigo, Dyspepsia, Boils, Itching, Pimples, Liver Obstructions, Gonorrhoea, Liver Enlargement, Spleen Enlargement, Leprosy, Chronic Skin Diseases, Bloody Piles.
The Indications of Leaves of Tephrosia purpurea (Linn.) Pers. are Chest Complaints, Piles, Syphilis, Gonorrhoea, Lung Diseases.
The Indications of Root of Tephrosia purpurea (Linn.) Pers. are Thirst, Fever, Colic, Bronchitis, Boils, Diarrhoea, Dyspepsia, Asthma, Pimples, Skin Eruptions, Wounds, Ulcers, Rheumatism, Inflammations, Spleen Disorders, Snake Bite, Liver Diseases, Tympanitis.
The Indication of Seed of Tephrosia purpurea (Linn.) Pers. is Rat Bite Poisoning.
The Indication of Root Bark of Tephrosia purpurea (Linn.) Pers. is Obstinate Colic.
The Indications of Oil(seeds) of Tephrosia purpurea (Linn.) Pers. are Itch, Eczema, Skin Eruptions, Scabies.
The Indications of Root powder of Tephrosia purpurea (Linn.) Pers. are Kidney Enlargement, Kidney Obstructions (Stones), Liver Enlargement, Liver Obstructions, Spleenic Enlargement, Spleen Obstructions.
The Indications of Extract(pod) of Tephrosia purpurea (Linn.) Pers. are Inflammations, Vomiting, Pain.
No Contra Indication information is available for Tephrosia purpurea (Linn.) Pers..
Temperaments
The Temperament of Tephrosia purpurea (Linn.) Pers. is 1st order, warm and moist.
Available Brands
Compound Preparations
Tephrosia purpurea (Linn.) Pers. is used in the preparation of Hab Musaffi Khun, Safuf khas, Sherbet Murakkab Musaffi Khun compounds.
Dosage
| Part | Dose | Instruction |
| Whole Herb | 7.000g | |
Herb's Description
Tephrosia purpurea (Linn.) Pers.. A polymorphic, much branched, suberect, perennial herb 30-60 cm high. Leaves imparipinnate, leaflets 9-12, narrow, oblanceolate, glabrous above, obscurely silky below. Flowers red or purple. Pods slightly recurved, glabrescent. Seeds 5-10 greenish-grey, smooth
Taste Odor & Occurrence
Occurence: It occurs in India, indonesia, Mexico, Mozambique, Nigeria, Pakistan, Philippines, Senegal, Sri Lanka.
Odor: The odor of Tephrosia purpurea (Linn.) Pers. is Aromatic
Taste: Bitter
Substitutes
No information regarding Tephrosia purpurea (Linn.) Pers.'s substitute is currently available.
Active Constituents
Tephrosia purpurea (Linn.) Pers.'s Active constituents:
Antidotes
No information regarding Tephrosia purpurea (Linn.) Pers.'s antidot is currently available.
Warning & Precautions
Not reported in following the use of recommended doses of the whole plant or specific parts.
Toxicity
Currently no Toxicity information is available for Tephrosia purpurea (Linn.) Pers.. (work in progress)