Exogonium purga benth.

Primary Characteristics

Primary Characteristics

Exogonium purga benth. is aslo known as Ipomoea purga Hayne., belongs to Convolvulaceae, family.
The Arabic Name for this herb is Jalapah.
The English Name for this herb is Jalap.
The Urdu Names for this herb are Jalapa, Jalapu, Julab.

Pharmacological Actions

Roots:

  • Anthelmintic
  • Anti-bilious
  • Anti-catarrhal
  • Anti-colic
  • Anti-constipative
  • Anti-phlegmatic
  • Anti-rheumatic
  • Anti-spasmodic
  • Emetic
  • Hydragogue Cathartic
  • Purgative


    • Indications

    The Indications of Roots of Exogonium purga benth. are Colic, Worms, Chronic Constipation, Constipation, Sciatica, Dropsy, Influenza, Rheumatism, Hemiplegia, Facial Paralysis, Catarrhal Affections, Flu, Arthritis, Habitual Constipation, General Paralysis, Malhumors, Bowel Pain.

    No Contra Indication information is available for Exogonium purga benth..

    Temperaments

    The Temperament of Roots of Exogonium purga benth. is 2nd order, warm and dry.

    Available Brands

    No Brand information is available for Exogonium purga benth..

    Compound Preparations

    No Compound Preparation information is available for Exogonium purga benth..

    Dosage

    PartDoseInstruction
    Whole HerbN/A
    Roots0.500g - 1.500gN/A

    Herb's Description

    Exogonium purga benth.. A large herbaceous perennial twiner. Stems numerous, slender, twisted or furrowed, smooth and purplish, reaching 12 ft. or more. Leaves alternate, sagittate-cordate and thick-veined. Flowers large, lilac purple. The plant bears slender under ground stems from the nodes of which arise fleshy tuberous roots or tubercles ;'26:. The tubercles are fusiform, napiform or irregularly oblong in shape and from 3-15 cm long. The surface is covered with a dark brown, wrinkled cork, which is marked with lighter coloured, transverse lenticels

    Taste Odor & Occurrence

    Occurence: It is native of Mexico , South America. It occurs in Egypt, Europe, India, Japan.. This plant also grows in most of the countries of Europe.
    Odor: The odor of Roots of Exogonium purga benth. is Slight Smoky
    Taste:
    Roots: First gives sweet taste then becomes Acrid

    Substitutes

    No information regarding Exogonium purga benth.'s substitute is currently available.

    Active Constituents

    Exogonium purga benth.'s Active constituents:

    Antidotes

    No information regarding Exogonium purga benth.'s antidot is currently available.

    Warning & Precautions

    May cause headache in individuals with warm temperament.Frequent use may cause water loss,emaciation and drastic reduction in weight.

    Toxicity

    Currently no Toxicity information is available for Exogonium purga benth.. (work in progress)