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

BrandManufacturer/Mnf. Representative
GULMUNDENEHamdard laboratories Waqf Pakistan
MUSAFFEEN (LIQUID)QARSHI INDUSTRIES (PVT) LTD
MUSAFFEEN TABLETSQARSHI INDUSTRIES (PVT) LTD
PROSTALINHamdard laboratories Waqf Bangladesh
SAFIHamdard laboratories Waqf Pakistan

Compound Preparations

Tephrosia purpurea (Linn.) Pers. is used in the preparation of Hab Musaffi Khun, Safuf khas, Sherbet Murakkab Musaffi Khun compounds.

Dosage

PartDoseInstruction
Whole Herb7.000g

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)