Ipomoea digitata Linn

Primary Characteristics

Primary Characteristics

Ipomoea digitata Linn is aslo known as Batatas paniculata choisy, Ipomoea paniculata R.Br, belongs to Convolvulaceae, family.
The Arabic Name for this herb is Qalqas Hindi.
The English Names for this herb are Giant Potato, Sweet Potato.
The Urdu Names for this herb are Bidari kand, Jobhan Jari.

Pharmacological Actions

The pharmacological Actions of Ipomoea digitata Linn are Alterative, Anthelmintic, Aphrodisiac, Appetizer, Carminative, Cholagogue, Demulcent, Diuretic, Expectorant, Galactagogue, Lactagogue, Muscular Tonic, Nutritive, Resolvent of Inflammations, Restorative, Stimulant, Stomachic.

Leaves:

  • Blood Tonic


    • Root:
  • Lactagogue


    • Rhizomes:
  • Lactagogue


    • Flower:
  • Anti-bilious
  • Aphrodisiac


    • Indications

    The Indications of Root of Ipomoea digitata Linn are Breast Milk Deficiency, Bronchitis, Fever, Liver Complaints, Vomiting, Gonorrhoea, Syphilis, Leprosy, Inflammations, Burning Sensation, Blood Diseases, Spleen Complaints, Emaciation (children).

    The Indication of Rhizomes of Ipomoea digitata Linn is Breast Milk Deficiency.

    The Indication of Flower of Ipomoea digitata Linn is Biliousness.

    The Indications of Tuberous Roots of Ipomoea digitata Linn are Fever, Bronchitis, Emaciation in Children.

    No Contra Indication information is available for Ipomoea digitata Linn.

    Temperaments

    The Temperament of Ipomoea digitata Linn is Warm and Dry.

    Available Brands

    BrandManufacturer/Mnf. Representative
    HABB-E-ASGANDHamdard laboratories Waqf Pakistan
    SHARBAT MUFARREH MUQAWWI-E-QALBHamdard laboratories Waqf Pakistan

    Compound Preparations

    Ipomoea digitata Linn is used in the preparation of Murrakab Bidari Kand compounds.

    Dosage

    PartDoseInstruction
    Whole Herb10.000gN/A

    Herb's Description

    Ipomoea digitata Linn. An extensive perennial climber with tuberous roots. Leaves large, palmately 5-7 lobed; flowers widely campanulate, pink or red purple, few to many in axillary corymbose cymes; capsules small, ovoid; seeds 4, black, woolly

    Taste Odor & Occurrence

    Occurence: It occurs in Australia, Brazil, Cambodia, India, Ivory coast, Japan, Pakistan, Philippines, Senegal, Sri Lanka.
    Taste:
    Rhizomes: sweet

    Substitutes

    No information regarding Ipomoea digitata Linn's substitute is currently available.

    Active Constituents

    Ipomoea digitata Linn's Active constituents:

    Antidotes

    No information regarding Ipomoea digitata Linn's antidot is currently available.

    Warning & Precautions

    Excessive intake is regarded as harmful for individuals with warm temperament.

    Toxicity

    Currently no Toxicity information is available for Ipomoea digitata Linn. (work in progress)