Trianthema pentandra Linn.

Primary Characteristics

Primary Characteristics

Trianthema pentandra Linn. is aslo known as Trianthema govindia Buch-Ham, Zaleya pentandra, .
The English Names for this herb are African purslane, Zaleya.

Pharmacological Actions

No pharmacological Action information is available for Trianthema pentandra Linn..

Indications

The Indications of Trianthema pentandra Linn. are Stomach Disorders, Snake Bite.

No Contra Indication information is available for Trianthema pentandra Linn..

Temperaments

No Temperament information is available for Trianthema pentandra Linn..

Available Brands

BrandManufacturer/Mnf. Representative
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..

Dosage

No Dosage information is available for Trianthema pentandra Linn..

Herb's 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.

Taste Odor & Occurrence

Occurence: It occurs in Africa, India, Iran, Pakistan.. April-August in the Punjab, later in Sind.

Substitutes

No information regarding Trianthema pentandra Linn.'s substitute is currently available.

Active Constituents

Trianthema pentandra Linn.'s Active constituents:

Antidotes

No information regarding Trianthema pentandra Linn.'s antidot is currently available.

Warning & Precautions

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Toxicity

Currently no Toxicity information is available for Trianthema pentandra Linn.. (work in progress)