Argyreia nervosa (Burm.f.) Boj

Primary Characteristics

Primary Characteristics

Argyreia nervosa (Burm.f.) Bojer is aslo known as Argyreia speciosa {L.F.} Sw, Convolvulus nervosus Burm.f., belongs to Convolvulaceae, family.
The English Name for this herb is Elephnt Creeper.
The Urdu Names for this herb are Samandraka-Pat, Samudra Shokha, Samundarsokh.

Pharmacological Actions

The pharmacological Actions of Argyreia nervosa (Burm.f.) Bojer are Absorptive, Alterative, Anti-phlogistic, Anti-rheumatic, Aphrodisiac, Concoctive, Diuretic, Emollient, Nervine Tonic, Rubefacient, Stimulant, Tonic, Vesicant.

Leaves:

  • Abortifacient
  • Absorptive
  • Anti-phlogistic
  • Cooling
  • Emollient
  • Maturative
  • Stimulant
  • Suppurative
  • Vesicant


    • Indications

    The Indications of Argyreia nervosa (Burm.f.) Bojer are Spermatorrhoea, Pre-Mature Ejaculation, Impotency.

    The Indications of Leaves of Argyreia nervosa (Burm.f.) Bojer are Boils, Wounds, Eczema, Skin Affections, Inflammations, Intestinal Worms, Itch.

    The Indications of Root of Argyreia nervosa (Burm.f.) Bojer are Pre-Mature Ejaculation, Strangury, Hemiplegia, Nervous Disorders, Impotency, Gonorrhoea, Chronic Ulcers, Rheumatic Affections, Gleet, Micturition.

    The Indications of Root powder of Argyreia nervosa (Burm.f.) Bojer are Syphilis, Synovitis.

    The Indication of Herb (juice) of Argyreia nervosa (Burm.f.) Bojer is Scabies.

    No Contra Indication information is available for Argyreia nervosa (Burm.f.) Bojer.

    Temperaments

    The Temperaments of Argyreia nervosa (Burm.f.) Bojer are 3rd Order Dry, 2nd order, cold, 1st order, cold and moist, Warn and dry.

    Available Brands

    BrandManufacturer/Mnf. Representative
    HABB-E-NISHATHamdard laboratories Waqf Pakistan
    JARIANEENQARSHI INDUSTRIES (PVT) LTD
    LibidexHamdard laboratories Waqf Bangladesh
    MAJOON MUGHALIZ JAWAHAR WALIQARSHI INDUSTRIES (PVT) LTD
    MUMSIK SULTANI JAWAHARQARSHI INDUSTRIES (PVT) LTD
    PROTONEQARSHI INDUSTRIES (PVT) LTD
    SAFOOF-E- MUGHALIZQARSHI INDUSTRIES (PVT) LTD
    SAFOOF-E-JARIANQARSHI INDUSTRIES (PVT) LTD
    SHAHIQARSHI INDUSTRIES (PVT) LTD
    VERONAHerbion Pakistan Pvt Ltd.
    VITAVIGQARSHI INDUSTRIES (PVT) LTD
    ZARJAMQARSHI INDUSTRIES (PVT) LTD

    Compound Preparations

    No Compound Preparation information is available for Argyreia nervosa (Burm.f.) Bojer.

    Dosage

    PartDoseInstruction
    Whole Herb3.000g - 5.000g
    Root

    Herb's Description

    Argyreia nervosa (Burm.f.) Bojer is a shrub, and climber
    Argyreia nervosa (Burm.f.) Bojer's Leaves: glabrous in texture, ovate in shape, size is usually 7.5-25 cm by 6.3-25 cm. Acute and persistently white tomentose outside.
    Argyreia nervosa (Burm.f.) Bojer's Flowers: glabrous in texture. Corolla 5-6.3 cm long, tubular-infundibuliform, the brand silky, pubescent outside. Ovary glaborous

    Taste Odor & Occurrence

    Occurence: It occurs in China, India, Java, Pakistan.. The plant grows on cultivated plains and on mountainous areas.
    Taste:
    Root: Bitter

    Seeds: Tasteless

    Substitutes

    No information regarding Argyreia nervosa (Burm.f.) Bojer's substitute is currently available.

    Active Constituents

    Argyreia nervosa (Burm.f.) Bojer's Active constituents:

    Antidotes

    No information regarding Argyreia nervosa (Burm.f.) Bojer's antidot is currently available.

    Warning & Precautions

    May cause flatulence.

    Toxicity

    Currently no Toxicity information is available for Argyreia nervosa (Burm.f.) Bojer. (work in progress)